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Hello, I was just placed on the waitlist for the USCGA class of 2028, as a current high school senior. While I'm holding out for an offer in May or June, I'm basing my plans off the assumption that I won't make it off the waitlist (even if I do, I'll have a very short time period to deal with...

This is really just a food for thought kind of question me and some of my buddies had. Could a NROTC Mid decline a commission if they didn't get the assignment they wanted? Has anybody ever done something similar? (like they really wanted to avoid subs for example lol). The consensus we had was...

I was recently diagnosed with adhd, the psych recommends medication, as does my pcp. My ETS date is coming up soon and I honestly haven’t made my mind up on if I’ll reup or not these are my main concerns; 1: If I ets and decide to come back in at a later date, would the use of the medication...

Me and my girlfriend have been dating for 3 years now and we have decided to go into the CG but she wants to go to the academy and I want to go active duty. I was told that we cannot be dating when she is in academy and I’m active. We really want to stay together but can’t find what to do/ how...

This is a general thread for all things related to the class of 2025 LEAD program. Any updates you are willing to share with other enlisted airmen you can post here. How did everyone's application go? Class Appt date for first LEAD appt reported to the forum 2023 8 March 2022 8 March...

so currently, i am a rising sophomore at the academy who is interested in being a pilot, and i ended up meeting someone who i really like and plans on enlisting in the air force. i have heard stories of officer and enlisted relationships working, but would this be one of those time when an...

How will enlisted applicants be notified of acceptance into either the USNA or NAPS? Is there a time frame for when we will be notified?

I am currently enlisted in the military, and have a question about applying. I have worked hard to submit a quality application. Additionally, I have congressional nominations, and support from my chain of command to attend a service academy. I understand that the military has no obligation to...

I am looking for some insight from Soldier applicants who gained direct admission to USMA. Some background: I had an unimpressive ACT score (28), HS GPA and class rank (3.4, probably around the 50 percentile class rank). Enlisted in the Army NG, flipped the switch and started crushing my...

Currently, I am serving in the U.S. Navy, and am currently in "A School" (technical training for my rate/MOS). I need help understanding what next to do in the process of seeking my nomination. I understand that since I am currently enlisted, I must apply for SECNAV (the Secretary of the Navy...

Hello I am new to this thread I been dealing with some repayment issues if anyone would be of help. Last year I dis-enrolled myself from AROTC for no medical, or academic reason as a MS3 just simply wanted out, I was given the choice to pay back the scholarship or enlist, I told my PMS and...

So I am an MSI in an ARMY ROTC program.I love ROTC, I love the people, I love classes and what I am studying (International relations and russian). But I am having doubts now before contracting. I always wanted to serve and want to more than anything but I do not know if being an officer is...

I'm applying to the USAFA c/o 2024 as an enlisted Navy sailor. I'm unfamiliar with the process of applying as prior enlisted to a service academy that's not the same branch as one's enlistment. I understand that I'd complete the same application as a civilian student, but what needs to be done...

I was wondering if someone in the DEP enlisted program can be accepted into a US military academy? I have completed applications to the USNA, USAFA, and West Point for the current application year. I have also received nominations to all of these academies as well. I have high hopes and...

Does anybody know how many dedicated slots there are for prior-enlisted soldiers? Is it split into reserves/active duty? Are only combat veterans allowed to apply?

Does anybody know how competitive it is to receive a nomination from the Secretary of the Navy as a prior enlisted sailor? Is it easier than securing a nomination from a Congressional Representative? I don't think I could stand a chance at securing a Congressional nomination required for admissions.

I have a few questions about prior-enlisted navy sailors. Does anyone know if USNA prefers prior-enlisted members to have a certain job, such as nukes? Or does USNA just want to see solid job performance, regardless of the job? Also, does it make a difference if you're prior enlisted Navy or...

Hello, I am looking for some advice from Prior Enlisted Airman that got accepted to the Air Force Academy but was stationed overseas. I currently have a DEROS that is set to expire in Feb 2020 and if I were to be accepted to the Academy I would be leaving around June-July of 2019. Would I have...

Little back story on myself, my name is Kris. Been in the Navy 4 years in January 19. Looking for others who have gone enlisted to officer through OCS to get some insight and help prepare me for when I put my package in. Some basic info about me: 26 It2(IW) Graduated with my BS in Cyber...

I am an enlisted Airman in the Guard and want to attend West Point, my question is regarding the application process. As an enlisted member of the Air Force would I be able to pursue the same routes of admission as enlisted soldiers or are those methods exclusive to the Army? Furthermore, I have...