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I've been working on the CFA for a while, and since i'm a runner (XC) the mile should be an issue. The pushups, pull-ups and sit-ups, are the biggest issues as they take more time to prepare for. I've been working on them for a while, but the push-ups and sit ups still don't meet the minimum...

At the moment my GPA is an 89, but I am I year ahead in science and have taken multiple AP's. I also got a 1310 on my first SAT and will take it a couple more times. Also what do you think are my chances of attending summer seminar?

I'm a 17-year-old female currently interested in applying to West Point or the Naval Academy. My academics are excellent, so I'm not too worried about that, but I'm not very physically capable. I'm scrawny and the only exercise I typically get is from soccer games/practice or running around at...

Why do you want to attend a United States Service Academy? Having grown up ten minutes from the United States Naval Academy, I got experienced many of their community interactions and routines firsthand. Since I was a child who learned my manners and expectations from the midshipman been my...

Currently can barely do more than 10 pushups and 8 second fah, should i still take the cfa at inspire for practice?

Hey for the kids/parents who have went to Inspire did you/your child take the CFA? Would you recommend taking it even if you know you won’t get a good score at the moment just to show that you are trying? and if you/your child did take it or did go to Inspire what were your scores and did most...

Hello everyone! I am currently a sophomore in high school and I was wondering if anyone had insight on how I can improve. I did not have a good freshman year at all, barely passed (COVID hit me like a truck), so I'm trying to rebuild. Academically, I maintain a 3.8-3.9 GPA, I take three honors...

I got accepted into NASS yesterday, but I need to switch my session due to a schedule change with a prior volunteering commitment. Has anyone requested a session change and been successful? How long did it take to hear back?

Reading the forums is a pleasant way to spend an evening or three and I want to thank you all for building them into the helpful things they've become. Tonight my son submitted his USNA 2020 Summer STEM application and my wife and I couldn't be more happy. The process was straight forward and...

How exactly does one get put onto the waiting list? And is the waiting list for kids that don’t have a nomination?

I am currently in the process in applying to USNA and have done extensive research about the academy. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find out what the midshipmen do on the weekends (Yes I know you don’t get much free time) but what do they do?

Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well. As everyone knows, we’re two weeks out from Plebe Summer! So, I wanted to start a thread to compile words of wisdom, encouragement, and other tid-bits of advice from parents, graduates, current Midshipmen, etc. Please share any advice you have —...

Hi everyone! I’m working to gather up and send out all of the required documents to get ready for USNA this summer. I was just wondering if any of you had suggestions as to how I can ensure I’m physically prepared for PS? Naturally, I’m as nervous as anyone about being prepared, especially...

Hi everyone! I hope you’re all having a great Friday. I was about to call the admissions office a couple of minutes ago to get an update on my admission status. Instead, I checked my portal and I saw that I received the VP nomination this morning! I’m so beyond excited. Thank you to everyone...

Hi everyone! I forgot to mention that the Director of Noms/Appts emailed me March 7th asking if I’d accept an appointment in the event I received the VP nomination (I’m that LOA/no nomination case!). So, since I’ve been trying to get a status update, I was wondering if it’d be worth a try to...

Hi all! It’s been 7 days since the admissions decision deadline for USNA, I still haven’t heard back. LOA, no nomination as some of you know. What would any of you suggest doing? I feel like it’s best to just wait, but just waiting makes me even more anxious. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I’m still waiting! I was wondering if anybody else is too? Should I email my admissions counselor or just continue waiting? I’ve already accepted plan B, but if I were offered an appointment, either to USNA or NAPS, I’d take it. I have an LOA, no nomination, and considering I...

Hey all! I’m still waiting... not CPR, but LOA with no nomination. Anybody else still CPR or in my shoes as well?

Hi all! I have an LOA for USNA but no nomination. I was just wondering if there were ANY other possible nom sources as of now other than VP, which I already applied for. Is it still possible to receive a nomination followed by an appointment by other any sources? Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone! I have an LOA from USNA, no nomination. Is it still a possibility to receive any nomination at this point (applied for VP) or to even be offered a spot at NAPS? Or a spot with the Foundation? Are appointments post April 15th possible? Thank you in advance!