Boy's state

Here some places you can self fund, some you cannot. Some kids get in because they know somebody, some years selection is based on grades, sometimes ECs. Very random. I never heard of it before I visited the forums. Seems like a good program but I think an Eagle Scout should be worth more.
 
I was selected yesterday to be a delegate to Boys State. Over here, the only way to attend Boys state is to be nominated by a faculty member at school, then get interviewed by the local legion post and they will determine if they will sponsor/send you. I guess it's a huge honor!
 
Thunder said:
I was selected yesterday to be a delegate to Boys State. Over here, the only way to attend Boys state is to be nominated by a faculty member at school, then get interviewed by the local legion post and they will determine if they will sponsor/send you. I guess it's a huge honor!
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Yes, that is how it works here in TN as well. And yes it is a great honor to attend Boys State, as it is a recognition that not many receive, and while selection process varies by state, it universally shows that you have proven yourself to be a student with great potential for future success.
 
AF4Life said:
Yes, that is how it works here in TN as well. And yes it is a great honor to attend Boys State, as it is a recognition that not many receive, and while selection process varies by state, it universally shows that you have proven yourself to be a student with great potential for future success.
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TN Boys' State?

I was a retired chief of police for Todd City at TN Boys' State. What a blast!
 
DS attended boys state and came home a changed man-kid! He was non-stop chit chat on the ride home until he could no longer resist slipping into a car coma. He is still in contact with many of his townies and a few of them have been appointed to SAs. Highly recommend!
 
Son will be at Texas Boys State in June. He had similar process. He was nominated by teachers then had to do a panel interview with American Legion. Son attends a 6A school with over 1100 just in the junior class. There were 50 boys interviewed at his school and they selected 5. We were thrilled he was selected. It was affirming to read several of the previous posts advocating what a valuable experience it is.
 
Blessedmom said:
DS received appointment in a competitive district. He did not do Boy Scout, boy state, JrROTC, or Sea Cadet. Do what you are passionate about & really enjoy.
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I truly do believe that if you show consistent motivation to what you are passionate about, and are doing everything in your control to improve yourself in every area in an effort to achieve an appointment to a service academy, it can be done. Regardless of where you live or financial situation, it can be achieved. Don't ever let someone say 'the odds of you receiving it are next to nothing', anything can be achieved through hard-work and determination.

"Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate....but that we are powerful beyond measure."
 
DS was nominated for CA Boys State, which took place at the same time as NASS. He opted for NASS with the thought that it showed commitment to the admissions process. While at NASS, however, he was told that Boys State had waaaaay more weight than attending NASS... Doh! It worked out OK, but the experience reinforced the idea that Boys State participation is a big plus for applicants.
 
I am currently at West Point and during a short admissions briefing the admissions officer told us that they do not weigh the Summer Program into their appointment decisions AT ALL. SLE is purely for the candidates to decide whether or not Academy life is for them.

I realize that is is for West Point but the odds are that USNA has very similar process.
 
Norfolk63 said:
Time invested to complete:
Eagle scout = 5-11 years
Boys State = 1 week
Seems fair
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Agreed. Makes no sense. Selection to Boys State presumably reflects high achievement and character, but IMHO it is a less objective metric than Eagle Scout. It's part of an imperfect selection process. Kinda like sports - one school's Varsity MVP might be a JV benchwarmer at a more competitive school.
 
Norfolk63 said:
Time invested to complete:
Eagle scout = 5-11 years
Boys State = 1 week
Seems fair
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Well, to be fair, I'm assuming that most Boys State nominees to aren't sitting around on their hands waiting for that nomination. They've worked hard to put themselves in a position to be recognized as a solid candidate for that honor (just as those who have achieved Eagle Scout.)
 
Cwolfpack137 said:
Quick question, is boy's state something that's really good to have on an application and if yes why? Thanks in advance
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AF4Life said:
Yes, that is how it works here in TN as well. And yes it is a great honor to attend Boys State, as it is a recognition that not many receive, and while selection process varies by state, it universally shows that you have proven yourself to be a student with great potential for future success.
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In TN Eagle Scout, Boys State, ASVAB score 95+ SAT MATH score 700 and a NOM will be very favorable with obtaining an appointment at USNA.
 
My oldest son went to Boys State two years ago and my younger son will attend this summer. My oldest said it was by far one of the best memories and best experiences he's ever had. Interestingly several of the boys that became his friends at Boys State he had run back into at NASS and had stayed friends with since that week. If your child is able to attend Boys or Girls State I would definitely say they should!
 
SEABEE said:
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In TN Eagle Scout, Boys State, ASVAB score 95+ SAT MATH score 700 and a NOM will be very favorable with obtaining an appointment at USNA.
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Do high school kids in TN routinely take the ASVAB?

Is there a space on the application asking for the ASVAB score?

I don't know the answer - just never heard of it being something that mattered or was tracked in the nomination /appointment process

If my DD took it or was ever asked about it I would be surprised and she has an appointment to USAFA and USNA

She did attend Girls State which motivated her to apply to USNA. Also I think Corker and Alexander both attended Boys State - so if for no other reason - I would think they weigh it favorably during the nomination process because they were part of it
 
We didn't take the ASVAB at my HS in TN (they did a number of years before I went there) but I think other school offered that opportunity.
 
Cerberi said:
Do high school kids in TN routinely take the ASVAB?

Is there a space on the application asking for the ASVAB score?

I don't know the answer - just never heard of it being something that mattered or was tracked in the nomination /appointment process

If my DD took it or was ever asked about it I would be surprised and she has an appointment to USAFA and USNA

She did attend Girls State which motivated her to apply to USNA. Also I think Corker and Alexander both attended Boys State - so if for no other reason - I would think they weigh it favorably during the nomination process because they were part of it
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I believe it is different for each high school. DS took it as it was offered one day last year (voluntarily). Scored very high, and then the recruiters started calling quite regularly.

As for Boy's State, I had been told that the TN version was one of the strongest. Something to do with the original concept coming from the area. Several of my company mates at USNA talked about how little it meant to be a part of Boy's State in other states, but I still contend that in TN its a huge honor and the kids get a taste of SA life and learn more in depth about government.
 
Is Boy's State really the important thing, or are admissions more so looking to see that applicants are being productive during their summers? For example, I spend my summer working at a Boy Scout summer camp and will not be able to attend Boy's State, even though I was nominated. Will the lack of Boy's State be looked upon negatively?
 
It will be looked upon favorably if you go

You will not lose points for not going

Will your other opportunity to serve rate more or equal points - no one here knows

Clearly Boys/Girls State participation is a very positive item for SAs
 
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