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Hi! I just recently received my TD from USNA and immediately decided I would reapply this next admissions cycle. I want to send an email to my admissions counselor, essentially asking why I got TD and what I can do to improve my candidacy. I have written the email, but I would appreciate it...

I just got the 2028 decision back, and now, this upcoming application process will be my third time applying to USNA. I’ve tried to improve every aspect of my application, but now I don’t know what to do. Here’s what I’m going to do this upcoming year. I'd love to hear what else will improve...

Hi everyone. I was wondering if it was possible to start ROTC as a college sophomore. I work with a D1 basketball program and, therefore, travel a lot during the season and have a tight schedule to begin with. For reference, I work about 50 hours a week with the team. I want to do this, at...

I'm a college reapplicant. I have yet to receive an appointment for the class of 2028, so it looks like I'll be reapplying again. Since I'll be turning 20 next year, next year's application will be my last chance. I had a 4.0 GPA in high school, but doesn't anyone know what GPA they look for in...

This is the second year I have been medically disqualified, for the same reason (knee surgery three years ago). I'm a little confused about how the USNA portal looks. Currently, I have a big red "disqualified" under my DODMERB status. Would this be pending if USNA were considering a waiver...

Hey everyone! I applied to USNA my senior year of high school got into the foundation but chose to attend a civilian college due to a family ordeal. I have applied again as a college reapplicant, got medically disqualified due to receiving knee surgery three years ago, and am waiting for a...

I just recently found out that I am medically disqualified for a "history of joint replacement or resurfacing of any site." I'm assuming this was from knee surgery three years ago, but everything is 100% okay now. I don't know how this medical waiver process works: am I allowed to request a...

I just recently found out that I am medically disqualified for a "history of joint replacement or resurfacing of any site." I'm assuming this was from knee surgery three years ago, but everything is 100% okay now. I don't know how this medical waiver process works: am I allowed to request a...

I'm just curious and think about stuff that nobody else considers... How does the laundry system work at USNA? Do Mids do their own laundry? Are the washers and dryers located in Bancroft?

Hi! I want to do ROTC during the spring semester. However, one of my required classes for my major ends about 25 minutes after the ROTC lab starts. This is the only time offered for my required class and the only time offered for the ROTC lab. Does anyone know if it is possible to still do both...

Hi! I am a freshman at a university. I am a sciences major and a team manager for one of the sports teams on campus. I am considering doing ROTC beginning in the spring semester, but I am a little hesitant due to my courseload and work. Any tips/advice?

Hi! Am I supposed to upload the CFA videos, or is my CFA official supposed to upload them?

Hi! Because I'm a college re-applicant, I need a letter of recs from my college teachers. Unfortunately, almost all of my classes are lectures. Do you all have any tips as to who I should ask for a letter of rec, or what I should do to be able to get a letter of rec from my lecture professors?

HI! I am a freshman in college and am reapplying to the Naval Academy. Because I am a college applicant, I need to send in my college transcript. I have everything completed in the application other than my college transcript. Do I need to wait until winter when I receive my college transcript...

I cannot find the vice presidential nomination application for the life of me. I've looked on the white house page and found information on the nomination process but not the application itself. Does anyone have a direct link?

Hello! In my USNA essay, I would like to talk about my role as team captain on my high school's varsity basketball team to be an experience that led to character development. My role as team captain is highly unconventional, considering I did not get much playing time (I'm not trying to be...

Is the fitness recommendation the person who is administering my CFA?

Hello, all! I requested letters of recommendation a few months ago, and the recommendations were received in the West Point portal. However, I would like to change my English recommender. I don't see anywhere to remove the letter of recommendation or request a different teacher. Is this...

Can I include a few pictures in an envelope to send to my Plebe during Plebe Summer?

Hello! I am applying to both USNA and USMA. For my nomination essays, I would like to keep the term neutral regarding those who attend the academies (i.e., cadets and midshipmen). Is it possible to use the term cadet for both USNA and USMA? Or should I say cadets and midshipmen separately? Thanks!