Class of 2026 Application Questions

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MikeKilo

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Good evening.

I'm a prospective applicant for the class of 2026 and while I'm confident I'm academically qualified, there are some challenges I believe I'll face. I'm curious if anyone has any insight.

For the record, as a bit of a background, I did well in high school and attended full time PSEO for my junior and senior years. I have 2 college accredited engineering courses, around 70 college credits, was in the top 20% of my high school class, made the deans list in college, and maintained a 4.09 weighted GPA. My ACT was a composite of 29.

I am a junior officer (Ensign) in the USNSCC, which is a volunteer based program sponsored by the Department of the Navy. I mainly teach Naval History and Design, but I'm active in their drill activities and their performance standards for promotion.

However, I've been out of high school since 2018 (I'm currently 21)

My former counselor does not work at the school anymore, so I can't obtain a recommendation from her.

It has been 3 years since I had contact with my science, math, or english professors.

Because I cannot obtain letters of recommendation from these professors, is there an alternative anyone has been made aware of? I already know the time I have been out of school will cause issues with my application.

Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Matt
 
MikeKilo said:
Good evening.

I'm a prospective applicant for the class of 2026 and while I'm confident I'm academically qualified, there are some challenges I believe I'll face. I'm curious if anyone has any insight.

For the record, as a bit of a background, I did well in high school and attended full time PSEO for my junior and senior years. I have 2 college accredited engineering courses, around 70 college credits, was in the top 20% of my high school class, made the deans list in college, and maintained a 4.09 weighted GPA. My ACT was a composite of 29.

I am a junior officer (Ensign) in the USNSCC, which is a volunteer based program sponsored by the Department of the Navy. I mainly teach Naval History and Design, but I'm active in their drill activities and their performance standards for promotion.

However, I've been out of high school since 2018 (I'm currently 21)

My former counselor does not work at the school anymore, so I can't obtain a recommendation from her.

It has been 3 years since I had contact with my science, math, or english professors.

Because I cannot obtain letters of recommendation from these professors, is there an alternative anyone has been made aware of? I already know the time I have been out of school will cause issues with my application.

Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Matt
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You sound like a very interesting candidate. Do not be discouraged about having been out of high school for a couple years. Some of the best mids at KP are older. Have you taken math and English in college? Those teachers should be able to serve as references for you. I would contact admissions (wait a couple weeks for that because they are busy filling 2025 right now) to explain your situation and see what they suggest. Since you do not have a HS counsellor to verify your activities, can your Sea Cadet CO do so? I would continue in college classes this year and take calculus, chemistry, and/or physics to mimic Plebe year requirements. Good luck!
 
Thank you for the response.

To clarify, my junior and senior years of high school were spent at a community college. My CO could certainly vouch for me, I was planning on trying to receive a recommendation from him or my XO (who is currently an O5 in the USAF).

I took college chemistry, stats, and if I recall correctly an introductory calc and physics course - however, I have not been in school since 2018. Would you suggest I enroll in a few college courses now to get some new ones on the books or stick to what I already have? I could possibly make it work financially but I'm unsure of the effect it would have on my application.

Thanks again,

Matt
 
MikeKilo said:
Thank you for the response.

To clarify, my junior and senior years of high school were spent at a community college. My CO could certainly vouch for me, I was planning on trying to receive a recommendation from him or my XO (who is currently an O5 in the USAF).

I took college chemistry, stats, and if I recall correctly an introductory calc and physics course - however, I have not been in school since 2018. Would you suggest I enroll in a few college courses now to get some new ones on the books or stick to what I already have? I could possibly make it work financially but I'm unsure of the effect it would have on my application.

Thanks again,

Matt
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Sorry I misunderstood. I would definitely enroll in at least the next level of calculus. Talk your situation over with admissions. I have found them to be very helpful in most cases.
 
If you can, get a recommendation by military officer like a ROTC or family. On your essay, indicate why you want to go to USMMA such as you want to sail and your personal history of boating/sailing etc. Possibly being inspired by a family/friend Navy veteran. Also helps, you indicate you are a swimmer. Detail any sports involvement organized in school or ourside school, leadership positions, volunteering history. Don't worry about your age being 21 many Mids are older than 18 plebe year.
 
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