TheMochiKid
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Hey yall,
I tried searching around but couldn't really find anything about how hard it is to apply from the fleet compared to being a HS Senior. If there's any threads or other resources you think could help me out, please link them below.
So for context, I applied for the Class of 2025 but no luck. My backup plan was a Marine Option scholarship but that fell through too, so I decided to enlist. Right now I'm going in as an Aviation Tech but I'm hoping to get my contract switched to Corpsman before I ship out.
I'm planning to apply again for the Class of 2027 or 28. For anyone who's prior enlisted (or knows someone who was) what was the process like? Was it harder than applying straight out of high school? What was the main difficulty in getting your application in? Is getting your chain of command recommendations entirely dependent on your command and your relationship with your LPO and Skipper, or do you have a pretty good chance of being recommended even if they don't know you that well? Would I have a higher chance of being appointed to NAPS rather than USNA, or are most active-duty sailors appointed directly to USNA? And finally, is the oft-cited myth that USNA has the majority of active-duty slots go empty every year true, or is it just a myth?
Thank you in advance.
I tried searching around but couldn't really find anything about how hard it is to apply from the fleet compared to being a HS Senior. If there's any threads or other resources you think could help me out, please link them below.
So for context, I applied for the Class of 2025 but no luck. My backup plan was a Marine Option scholarship but that fell through too, so I decided to enlist. Right now I'm going in as an Aviation Tech but I'm hoping to get my contract switched to Corpsman before I ship out.
I'm planning to apply again for the Class of 2027 or 28. For anyone who's prior enlisted (or knows someone who was) what was the process like? Was it harder than applying straight out of high school? What was the main difficulty in getting your application in? Is getting your chain of command recommendations entirely dependent on your command and your relationship with your LPO and Skipper, or do you have a pretty good chance of being recommended even if they don't know you that well? Would I have a higher chance of being appointed to NAPS rather than USNA, or are most active-duty sailors appointed directly to USNA? And finally, is the oft-cited myth that USNA has the majority of active-duty slots go empty every year true, or is it just a myth?
Thank you in advance.