Hi y'all!

[OrionVII]

Hello,

I am a rising sophomore from Alabama, and I am interested in USMA, USNA, and USAFA. I am an E rated fencer, and I have been taught how to armor. I am an Eagle Scout and within my troop I am a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Outside of Fencing and Scouts, I volunteer at my local library, and I play the Highland Bagpipes. In school, I enjoy math and science (with the possible exception of Biology). I have been on the site for a while, but I did not use my account for a while.

 

[Devil Doc]

Welcome back in the fold.

Roll Tide or War Eagle ?

 

[OrionVII]

Neither. Rock Chalk and Go Frogs (but if I had to choose, Roll Tide).

 

[jnalderwood]

Hello,

I am a rising sophomore from Alabama, and I am interested in USMA, USNA, and USAFA. I am an E rated fencer, and I have been taught how to armor. I am an Eagle Scout and within my troop I am a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Outside of Fencing and Scouts, I volunteer at my local library, and I play the Highland Bagpipes. In school, I enjoy math and science (with the possible exception of Biology). I have been on the site for a while, but I did not use my account for a while.

Hello! I am also new to this forum. Just joined I was browsing the internet related to the admissions and found this forum!

 

[Capt MJ]

Welcome back. Time to get serious?!

 

[OrionVII]

Somewhat. This was a while ago so some stuff has changed, but I will be starting my application in 2026.

 

[Capt MJ]

Somewhat. This was a while ago so some stuff has changed, but I will be starting my application in 2026.

You can start attending any service academy info sessions held by Senators and your Representative, and read up on their websites about their SA nomination processes.

You can dive into detailed reading of the SA websites, as well as research officer specialty areas.
You’ll find things such as:

General Advice for Grades 9-12

General Advice for Grades 9-12 page for Admissions at USNA.edu. Updated Fri Jul 04 20:20:22 EDT 2025.

www.usna.edu

Summer Seminar

The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is the first step in navigating your future to becoming one of our nations next generation of leaders

www.usna.edu

Summer STEM

STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, you will do just that

www.usna.edu

Class Portrait

Class Portrait page for Admissions at USNA.edu. Updated Thu Jul 03 20:22:25 EDT 2025.

www.usna.edu

The Candidate Fitness Assessment

The Candidate Fitness Assessment page for Admissions at USNA.edu. Updated Sun Jun 08 21:08:03 EDT 2025.

www.usna.edu

https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/_files/documents/MedicalAppendix1.pdf

You can build out your timeline of milestones and action items, so you will be well prepared when your cycle opens in the late spring of 2026.

Perfect timing for a research and prep phase.

 

[StPaulDad]

Study all your paths forward (ie look into the various ROTC channels) as well as the full spectrum of services and academies (investigate USCGA and USMMA) and all possible nomination sources to ensure that you understand every route to your goal. You're reaching for a very tough brass ring and the odds are long, so have a solid Plan B and C and D in hand. Stay out of trouble, prep for your standardized tests, keep taking the tough courses, and enjoy your high school years. You can always be busy, but the options for fun diminish over the years so grab what you can while the window is open.

 

[OrionVII]

You can start attending any service academy info sessions held by Senators and your Representative, and read up on their websites about their SA nomination processes.

You can build out your timeline of milestones and action items, so you will be well prepared when your cycle opens in the late spring of 2026.

Perfect timing for a research and prep phase.

Study all your paths forward (ie look into the various ROTC channels) as well as the full spectrum of services and academies (investigate USCGA and USMMA) and all possible nomination sources to ensure that you understand every route to your goal. You're reaching for a very tough brass ring and the odds are long, so have a solid Plan B and C and D in hand. Stay out of trouble, prep for your standardized tests, keep taking the tough courses, and enjoy your high school years. You can always be busy, but the options for fun diminish over the years so grab what you can while the window is open.

I definitely have. I have a couple other colleges I am looking at as alternative options, but I have started attending the info sessions and I have put together a timeline for when I need to fulfill certain milestones (taking the ACT, Opening application, etc.)