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Hello everyone! I am new to this forum because I wanted to read advice and ask questions about being competitive for the academy. I'm currently a freshman in High School being apart of a program that selects the best students in our county and puts them into one student body among the entirety...

Hi all, I have to make my college decision by tomorrow at midnight. I'm between USNA and an elite business program at the University of Cincinnati (where I live). I've called, emailed, and spoken with dozens of different people (current students, grads, respected adults, friends) trying to make...

I am currently a junior in high school, planning to apply for a Naval Academy appointment. According to a blood test by a local allergy doctor, I have an allergy to sesame seeds. I have eaten sesame seeds many times in the past with no issues. I have spoken to my recruiter about this but the...

Hey everyone, I was notified by my RC that I had two DQ conditions—GERD with complications and choledochocyst—that are preventing me from obtaining a medical waiver. I had already sent in a doctor's letter telling them that I already saw a specialist in 2013 and that I was treated successfully...

Hello, I recently recieved a 3 year scholarship after this past board and am having trouble deciding which school to accept it at. I got offers from three schools: #1, 2, and 5 on my list, but I am struggling to pick between #1 and #2. They are both very similar in a lot of ways and I would be...

It was suggested that I share my experience as a college re-applicant and some lessons I have learned along the way. Considering how much this forum has helped me keep my sanity during this process, I hope this can help some people who are currently CRP or who may receive a TWE. I am going to...

Hello, I am currently a junior in high school who will be applying for the NROTC Marine Option scholarship. As a child I was diagnosed with asthma and was given an inhaler, but I never had any issues and have competed in many sports my whole life. I have talked to my recruiter about this and he...

I am currently a freshman in highschool an want to attend the Air Force Academy. I want to know what to do to get a higher chance of being picked to go there. I want to start doing what I can to make my application look the best that it can be. I have done some reading on it but i would like to...

Hello, I'm currently a junior in high school and I am working on putting together and building my application for Marine option NROTC. Any and all advice for strengthening my application is greatly appreciated and will be carefully considered. Academics: GPA: 4.3 weighted/3.93...

Hi! I am a junior in high school who is wants to apply to the US Air Force Academy (and/or West Point, but that one is 2nd priority). My main question is, given what I have written below about my situation, what can I do to improve my application/chances of being nominated/appointed? I do have...

Hello Everyone, Many people have told me to establish good connections with my BGO, but I am having difficulty with some things. First, how do you know who your Blue and Gold Officer is? I checked on the USNA website (https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/BGO/), and I saw three BGO (for VA). I was...

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice on the USNA Summer Seminar. I would appreciate any info, tips, or advice anyone can provide. Thanks! Sincerely, JohnJr1601

My name is Cody and I am 17 going into my senior year at a private college prep school. I struggled with some personal issues these past couple years and as a result my grades suffered. As of now, I have a 2.7 ( 3.0 in a public school) and play baseball, involved in 4 clubs, and am now starting...

I am finishing up my first year of Army ROTC and I am starting to think about what I should focus on for my branch choice. I realize that I don't choose this until later in my MS-3 year, but want to be on top of things so I know I will be competitive for what ever choice I go with. I am an older...

Just graduated high school yesterday and I will be applying for the Academy this Fall while I am attending CU Boulder (Studying chem and bio engineering and doing AFROTC along with other activities). I started my application and received a nomination last year, but did not finish the application...

I am currently a senior in high school. I have a 95 on my asvab, and I'm qualified for the nuke program. I also submitted a non-binding acceptance of a 4yr NROTC scholarship to Virginia Tech. I'm trying to make a decision between enlisting or going to school. I know that the navy nuke program...

Hey, I was wondering what I should do. My family is friends with An Admiral in the U.S. Navy, and I really want to go to the Naval Academy. During my interview should I mention that I am friends with him should I put it on my application, and should I ask him if he has any advice on getting into...

I am currently in Marine-Option NROTC without a scholarship. I absolutely want to become a Marine. I am nearing the end of my freshman year and my mom is pressuring me to get a scholarship. My mom thinks that a big reason that I should join the military is because they pay for school. She...

Hello! I would love to attend USCGA. I understand that realistically, the academy is very hard to get into (the others are as well). I have spoken with a USMA graduate in addition to a USNA graduate who have said to apply to all of the academies because you don't know who is going to accept you...

As it seems this is almost a mandatory thread for all new people and many other join in the fun I might as well. I'm a 10th grader currently in an arts school for writing. My GPA is 3.6, I have all As and am taking all honors classes (granted two of them last marking period were only 90% but...