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    I-day Experiences

    You will be issued tons of clothes in what will become a very, very heavy bag. You'll get your haircut. You'll lose a good 6ish vials of blood. You'll get a donut because you lost 6ish vials of blood. You will be yelled at because you're not doing what you're supposed to be doing... even though...
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    Class Mottos

    One representative is selected per company. The representatives collect ideas for both the crest and the motto from their companymates. Graphic artists then make several different crests based on the ideas of the class. The entire class votes on a motto and a crest via a googledoc survey.
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    sunglasses

    No -- he won't be allowed sunglasses during plebe summer
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    Curious about Summer Leave...

    There is no requirement for YP's. It's said that if you get forced into YP's, you're doing the Academy wrong. There's so many cooler and better opportunities. Unless, of course, you actually want to do YPs. I posted a couple paragraphs on summer training a few weeks ago. Here's the link...
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    How hard are Marine Contracts to obtain at USNA

    A quarter of each class goes Marines... That's about 270 people. While there is a handful who don't get it each year, it's not too competitive. Just stay in shape and stay out of trouble. If you want it and you're willing to work hard, you'll probably get it. To put it in perspective, the...
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    Is it okay to bring *this* on I-Day?

    I would advise against bringing boots -- the last thing you want to do is stand out. I'm not sure it's even allowed. You're going to be issued boots anyway and those are fine for plebe summer. Just double-up on the socks to prevent blisters. Come the academic year you will rarely wear your...
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    USNA vs USAFA

    At USNA you will commission into the Navy or Marine Corps. At USAFA you will commission into the Air Force. What you should be asking is "What are the differences between the Air Force and the Navy?" ... Where you go to school is only the first step in your military career.
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    USNA Summers

    It depends on your class. Typical summers are split into three 'blocks' which are each about 3-4 week long. One block will be dedicated to a fleet cruise (3/C surface cruise, PROTRAMID, 1/C aviation cruise, etc..) which can be anywhere from Norfolk to Japan. Another is used for a professional...
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    Summer STEM Program Questions

    Hi all, My sister is applying to the STEM program this summer. I'm not familiar with the process, so I was hoping that someone who understands it could answer a couple of questions. 1) Is admission to the program rolling? The application deadline is April 15th and her interest in service...
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    Introduction/Need Advice

    The sailing team recruits athletes. Look into going that route. Get in contact with the coach and make a professional introduction via e-mail. I was recruited for a very obscure varsity sport as well. It happens!
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    Congressional Award?

    It's good to have a goal (aside from just attending USNA) going into the application process. If you want to be a Marine and an aviator, then USNA can definitely help you reach your goals. But as Falcon alluded to, I think you might not have all the information as to what service academies are...
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    Worried about Plebe Summer.

    The medical staff is very accommodating. If your wrist continues to hurt then you'll be put on chit. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I've never heard of anyone being sent home due to injury. Hell, I've seen wheelchair trains during Plebe Summer. My year a person hurt their back and was on...
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    USNA what are my chances

    First, take it down a notch. You have quite the resume and alot to be proud of. Just be sure you don't come across as arrogant. There's no such place as a non-competitive district because they all have equal population (not to mention a huge military presence in Virginia), and for you to say...
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    Some questions before I-day

    It does to some extent. You won't ever have to "chop" at the same speed as plebe summer. Sounding off as you turn a corner will become a mumble instead of a shout. At meals you won't have upperclassmen rating you or messing around with you at all, really. If they do, that's just not cool. You...
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    Some questions before I-day

    1. You'll wear goggles. Since contacts aren't allowed, you'll just have to figure it out. That's the way it is. 2. Allowed? Probably. Recommended? No. You won't need them. Unless things have changed in two years, you'll be issued two pairs of running shoes on top of the ones you're wearing...
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    Company assignments

    For those wanting to get a scoop on your company, take a look at each company's facebook page. Most were created this past year since PAO rep is the newest company-level striper billet. Keep in mind that these are public affairs pages-- they're meant to be viewed by the public! 1-...
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    Con Locker Size

    3-4 feet in depth and around a foot wide.
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    Things to bring for Plebe Summer

    Blister bandaids are a good idea. I went through the entire pack that my folks sent me during plebe summer. Moleskin takes too long to cut up. Carbon paper for copying menus down and handing them to your classmates. Extra combination locks. You or your classmates will definitely forget to lock...
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    Swimming requirements

    verified with the course syllabus... For the 200m swim, a 3:30 is an 80%. For the 400m swim (3/C year), a 8:24 is 80%. Those are both minimums for validating.
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    Plebe Summer Running Groups Qualifications

    You're best off going to the doctor.
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