I am muslim so instead of volunteering at a church can i volunteer at a mosque? would that apply?Welcome to the forum, and congrats on being forward thinking.
I would suggest just reading the "stickies" at the top of the forum. Or other threads. There is a ton of information, and a lot of reposts on the same subjects.
Other thing to do online? Read every page and sub-page of the USNA site. Become familiar with every aspect of the process.
Do well in school, get involved with team sports (if you haven't already), keep yourself in good shape, and perform at all levels of school and the community.
Could you send a link to one of those sites?Adding: check out your nominating sources online information about applying to a SA. Their process is run independently of the SA application. They also may host informative Service Academy Open House type events, where you can learn even more. Usually there are reps from the SA’s attending. It’s a really good way to make some connections, talk to real people, and ask your questions.
9th grade is a great time to start working on this!
No, I cannot. You will need to figure out who your nom sources are. And follow them. Your nom sources are different than mine.Could you send a link to one of those sites?
Alright, Thank you.No, I cannot. You will need to figure out who your nom sources are. And follow them. Your nom sources are different than mine.
Easily to find via Google!
I enjoy playing basketball, do I need to be the best in my team to become a captain?Active participation within the community at any venue is a good thing to demonstrate, regardless of faith. Key being taking an active roll, and trying to be in a leadership position. That goes for all aspects of extracurricular activities.
Alright then, I think I know what to do, I'll try and join the basketball team sophomore year (since tryouts already ended and I didn't get in this year) and I will also try to get fit. Thank you for the adviceNo. Based on the coaches I've seen for sports, selecting captains often come from the people who put in the most hard work, think of the team first, and exemplify leadership qualities. Not always the best athletes. The goal shouldn't be to be the star of the team, it should be to be an active part of the team and put forth the best effort. This is what coaches recognize and come time when you are looking for a recommendation letter, will often get a better response. If you can do all of that and be a stellar athlete, that certainly helps!
There are plenty of big fish "stars" in little ponds that get eaten up and spit out at the higher and more competitive areas.
As my son says, people go to a service academy to serve and lead in the armed forces, not to become the next sports star. Everyone at the school is on a full ride scholarship, not just the athletes.
Absolutely. Just be able to articulate how you made a difference in mentoring, leading, driving change in your religious, school, and town communities or area. Best of luck to you and like one other candidate recently, very impressive that you're organizing and planning toward your dream so early.I am muslim so instead of volunteering at a church can i volunteer at a mosque? would that apply?
i am wondering what i need to do to get into the USNA
Should I get teacher recommendations from my teachers this year? or should I just get it from my teachers in Junior -- Senior year