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Hi, this thread is being created after I made a lot of changes from my original post. I now believe that my answer to "Why do you want to attend a Service Academy?" is much stronger, thanks to the great feedback that people left me. I ultimately ended up taking out the fact that I want to fly...

I just started filling out my NROTC application, and I accidentally selected the Marine option instead of the Navy Option. Now, even when I click the bubble for Navy option, it still keeps me stuck as a Marine option. I have tried selecting Navy, logging out, then logging back in, but I haven't...

Hello Everyone I am a Cadet at Det 085 Uc Berkeley and I have been a cadet for a year now. I’m a fit 18 year old and have never had any medical problems before and was performing well within my detachment. At the end of my first year as a AS100 before DodMerb exams for everyone I had a normal...

Around December of last year I applied for NASS, hoping that an earlier application would give me a decent shot at attending the program, and, foolishly, I had submitted my applications prior to taking my SAT or ACT. After reading more in depth about it, I understand they use scores from one or...

I heard some people talking about taking easy classes in college to boost your chance of getting active duty slot. GPA obviously counts the most along with your physical fitness. Should I take/do "easy" college classes/major to boost my GPA? And IF so, what classes do you recommend?

Hello, I am posting here in hope to have some closure as to what will most likely happen regarding my current situation. If there is any insight on what may happen then please feel free to post below. I am not trying to get super personal, i am just seeking information. (cheers) Here is some...

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...

Hello, Since decision day is right around the corner, I am seeking advice for a very important decision. I am seeking input from experienced people as to which school would be better for me: USNA or AFROTC at MIT. Let me start by describing my situation, career goals, and potential options. I...

Hello! I am about to re-enter the process of applying to USNA; application opens April 1st. I was unable to complete my CFA by the deadline last year, so my application was never reviewed. When I was looking at the DoDMERB Medical Questionnaire, it says about wheezing. If I wheezed when 2 years...

I am currently an underclassman in high school, and so far throughout this time, I have been pursuing crew as my main sport. I have read that there is no crew team at USAFA, which is unfortunate, because I am very interested in it. I just have a couple questions for anyone that can answer them...

Hello, my name is Gage Nawrocki; I just created this account to begin my research before applying. I am planning to enroll in OCS for the Navy, I am currently pursuing my B.A.S. in business management. I know I am getting ready to get ragged on for not obtaining a technical degree, business is...

my deadline is next sunday, march 4th. I've been held back for the longest time because they never cleared that they had received my transcript T_T. and now I have to find an interviewer omg. I live in nj. You think I can call the rotc in TX cuz I got into UT. and ask for a skype call? is that...

Hello everyone, I am in an interesting situation in which I am unsure of the results of the decisions that need to be made. Let me start by explaining the situation in a simple manner: In my 10th grade HS year, I decided I wanted to apply for the Naval Academy. I was perfectly eligible, and I...

Hi, I am currently a junior high school student attending Pine View School, which is a magnet school for accelerated students. Obviously, this type of school refuses to rank its students, and has only provided me with a decentile. This is where things are starting to trouble me. I have 4.5...

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...

I am currently involved with a lot of extra curriculars. I take all AP and Pre-AP classes. As a Junior, I am currently the NHS President, HOSA VP, JROTC Company Commander and hopefully as a Senior next year, Battalion Commander (Maybe Brigade if one of our district schools open another JROTC) I...

I don't mean to change the subject here, but a quick question since I feel it's appropriate- My school works on a basis of Physics->Chemistry->Biology->Choice (Technically, you could do nothing, but 9/10 people take an AP of any of them) My Physics teacher left. I'm in my Junior year, so I...

I am currently completing my application to the United States Air Force Academy and as I was filling out the athletic portion, I became slightly worried. I do not have a varsity letter in a sport. I have been on my school's swim team every year of high school, and last year I tried out Tennis...

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...

I am a Junior in high school this year and I am wondering if it is possible for me to go to West Point. My GPA is 3.74. I'm a female. I am an Officer in the Future Business Leaders of America. A member of the Athletic Council. A member of the Activities Cabinet. I am the Class of 2019...