I agree mostly but 'don't let one apple spoil the whole bushel'. Talk to others including the different classes. If there is someone from nearby that is in the Parents group - talk to them also. Parents have a perspective that is different from the midshipmen. I find in recruiting that both graduates and parents are VERY valuable - different perspectives but in the end both are valuable.I have researched all the academies for the past two years pretty extensively. I have visited all the academies several times (excluding USAFA). My daughter is currently a plebe at USNA. I have a question about USMMA. We live on Long Island so I am pretty familiar with Kings Point. I love the campus, but it is obvious that it could use some TLC. The common thing I hear about USMMA is it is a tough place to be but a great place to be from. (You hear that about all the academies). Without going into details my daughter was told by a Midshipman at USMMA "Don't come here" during an overnight by someone that was passing by. I asked my daughter if they were joking or being sarcastic and she said no. I also watched the 2022 Valedictorian Speech. To be honest the speech gave me pause. Having said that there are many more people that had great things to say about USMMA but did say it was not easy and did come with its own unique set of challenges.
Here is my question. Is USMMA more of an overall challenge when compared to the other academies when considering the overall quality of life by the midshipman? Are the challenges of academy life more challenging at USMMA? My other daughter in high school who wants to play lacrosse is applying to USMMA, Coast Guard, and USNA. We both love the post-grad opportunities of USMMA whether it is private or choosing the military path. I think USMMA would be a great fit for her career goals, athletically, plus it is close to home. I know USMMA has the sea year and think my daughter would enjoy that part of USMMA.
I am interested in hearing anyone's thoughts.
Yep and U of M wouldn’t have been a choice she would’ve made. UNO is also high in the rankings and we live 45 miles from there and she never even considered applying there. LOL. There’s a school for everyone.From people I’ve met at our local SNAME meetings, and specifically for Naval Architecture, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is one of the best in the country. It offers Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering degree programs including a Doctorate (see UM Doctorate). It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city.
Yup. Great school if you can get in.
The size and lack of female representation in the faculty were my main concerns, it seemed very isolating and at risk for the ability to find a peer group , if you’re one of four or five girls in your class fingers crossed you all get along. Ultimately it didn’t matter as she wasn’t admitted (and it wasn’t her first, second or third choice)but without a doubt the relationships she has made at USCGA with her shipmates have been crucial to her transition from highschool to Academy life!!Just curious - why didn’t you want her at Webb?