cbasalt1
USNA 27'
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Hello,
I had a quick question regarding some opinions about my summer plans.
I have been planning for a while to during the summer attend SLE, NASS, Boys State, and my NJROTC Programs "Leadership Academy" at the Citadel. I have at this point, gotten into all of these except SLE.
I was hoping that although all in very close in their dates, that I would be able to find a way to attend all 4 without any conflicts. However, I just discovered that Leadership Academy will be a different week than usual causing it to be the same week as Boys State.
I know that Boys State typically looks great on an application due to its reputation and respected citizenship related training, and LA may not add anything to my application. Leadership Academy (most schools send their up and coming unit CO and XO) would provide me with training in actual leadership, drill, commanding and PT etc.
I think the skills acquired at Leadership Academy would more immediately be exercised in my roles in my ROTC unit, however I do note that Boys State also teaches valuable skills. In knowing this however, I would most likely prefer to go to Leadership Academy.
I do not with to game the system, but my distinction in which week would further benefit me is so slim that I am not 100% sure which to attend. As of now, I would consider choosing Boys State to attend if it truly would have a much greater impact on my application, but didn't know how much it actually added and if a week @ the Citadel would be close to comparable on an App.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I had a quick question regarding some opinions about my summer plans.
I have been planning for a while to during the summer attend SLE, NASS, Boys State, and my NJROTC Programs "Leadership Academy" at the Citadel. I have at this point, gotten into all of these except SLE.
I was hoping that although all in very close in their dates, that I would be able to find a way to attend all 4 without any conflicts. However, I just discovered that Leadership Academy will be a different week than usual causing it to be the same week as Boys State.
I know that Boys State typically looks great on an application due to its reputation and respected citizenship related training, and LA may not add anything to my application. Leadership Academy (most schools send their up and coming unit CO and XO) would provide me with training in actual leadership, drill, commanding and PT etc.
I think the skills acquired at Leadership Academy would more immediately be exercised in my roles in my ROTC unit, however I do note that Boys State also teaches valuable skills. In knowing this however, I would most likely prefer to go to Leadership Academy.
I do not with to game the system, but my distinction in which week would further benefit me is so slim that I am not 100% sure which to attend. As of now, I would consider choosing Boys State to attend if it truly would have a much greater impact on my application, but didn't know how much it actually added and if a week @ the Citadel would be close to comparable on an App.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks