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    College Program NROTC accepted to USNA - drop NROTC?

    Since he's not on scholarship and his unit is telling him it's ok, I'd take that as a sign that it really is ok. Sometimes, it's just that simple. I'd keep trying to get hold of the RD for his region to ask at the same time, but I really doubt USNA is going to hold it against him or rescind...
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    Cash in checking for plebes at USNA

    It's completely "free" meaning you don't need to bring money with you, however there is money held back from a Midshipman's monthly pay to cover gear issue. This is straight from the usna.edu website under "Tuition". https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/_files/documents/BUDGET-BOOK.pdf...
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    Mystery BGO

    My experience is similar to yours, '85. There are two kinds of candidates: the ones who email you as soon as school is over, and the others who never make contact. I send emails to all of my candidates at least three times: Once as soon as they are assigned, introducing myself, humanizing...
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    College applicant regarding GPA

    I'm assuming they look more at your college grades than high school grades since they use SAT/ACT to predict how you'll do in your first year.
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    College applicant regarding GPA

    Well, I'm guessing you probably have a sneaking suspicion about what the answer might be, but are maybe looking for some reassurance? ;) None of us has a crystal ball as to what the Admissions Board will say about your grades, so I'm not sure we can offer you anything other than a speculative...
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    Mystery BGO

    I had a reapplicant candidate assigned to me this year whose only connection to my area is that his parents lived in my county during his last year in high school, and now he goes to college in my area - sort of. His current location is technically in my area, but I would not be assigned...
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    USNA vs NROTC Query

    I'm a current BGO on my 15th candidate cycle in Northern VA. Also parent of two relatively recent grads from '10 and '11, both of whom are still on active duty, and I have a Keydet at VMI who is not going to commission. The first thing I'd like to tell you is the best thing about having the...
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    USMA Summer Leadership Seminar App

    Thanks, Sledge, it does.
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    USMA Summer Leadership Seminar App

    Quick question for someone in the know from USMA Admissions, a MALO, or other knowledgeable resource. Son #3 has expressed interest in USMA SLS. In looking at the application, it lists sports from grades 9-12. Since son is a junior, does he only put what he's completed, or does he add senior...
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    Air Force vs. Naval Aviation: My Thoughts

    I am a USNA grad, son of an AF Navigator, and I was an NFO (Navy Nav) who trained and later taught with the USAF at Mather AFB in Sacramento, CA in the mid 80's and early 90's before they packed it up and moved it to Randolph. My oldest two kids went to USNA, one graduated and went to pilot...
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    What does "board qualified" Mean

    CFA Letter My experience is - and unless something has changed - no, you won't get a letter saying you're CFA qualified.
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    Is it this quiet for everybody?

    It's that time of the cycle, folks. The Admissions Office will be "building the class" shortly. Have patience, keep the faith and let them know about any positive changes in your applicant's file. I look every day at the BGO website to see if any of my candidates' statuses has changed. Apart...
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    Question- Naval Acad. Admissions Process

    I'm a BGO... If she went to NASS, she has a candidate number, and that is one hurdle crossed. She is DEFINITELY a candidate and can proceed with completing her application. Good luck to her in the process.
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    Bancroft

    Couldn't agree more... My mom dropped me off at Logan Airport on July 7th, 1980 and said, "See you in 6 weeks." All I remember is a Napster in my company telling me just before swearing-in in Halsey Field House was, "Are your mom and dad here?" Me: "No." Him: "Good. When the...
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    Bancroft

    I know, I know... :-) That's why I wrote the caveat "I'm not a mom"... My point is you shouldn't feel like attending I-Day is a necessity, and anyone who's been through it knows that you don't get to walk that walk in Alumni Hall on I-Day with your son/daughter as they become Midshipmen...
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    Bancroft

    I-Day I might be a little cynical about I-Day, but in all honesty, once you drop Joey or Sally off at Alumni Hall, you might - stress might - get a glimpse of him/her coming out the back end of the building and getting onto the bus heading for Bancroft Hall after 4 hours. You might also get...
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    How bad is a "C"

    The eligibility requirements are on the USNA website www.usna.edu. But, in a nutshell, he'd have to be 17 on July 1st of the year he's admitted. So, he could apply as long as he meets that criteria as well as the others listed. In practical terms, he's already too late for this admissions...
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    When is a candidate's file created?

    I don't know about "files", but you won't get a candidate number until the cycle for the class ahead of your son's is done - usually in April at end of the junior year in high school. NASS attendance also gives a candidate the "golden ticket" of a candidate number. Having a candidate number is...
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    7th Semester Transcripts

    Transcripts Folks: I was doing my daily cruise through BGIS, looking to see any status changes for my candidates, and I noticed that the dates for transcripts were all 01 Feb or 02 Feb 2010. I am pretty sure USNA goes directly to the high school to request transcripts in February. I recall...
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    Admissions

    Straight from USNA Admissions: "If the principal is fully qualified (academics, medical and physical aptitude), he or she will be appointed and will fill the vacancy." And... "On the other hand, if the principal does not qualify, the alternates then compete for the vacancy. Selection at...
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