Yes, DOS works these programs as part of negotiated agreements and support plans. USNA’s main concern is whether the applicant can successfully complete academic and athletic requirements, and have the requisite language skills for college courses with minimal difficulty. The home country sends their “best and brightest” too. We have sponsored several international mids, and I had several in my Batt when I was on staff. The international mids add incredible richness, depth and just plain fun to the mix. Many have attended a year at their own service academy, and return in the summer to train with them and maintain class bonds.
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@Tola continue to work hard in school and maintain a positive attitude. None of us here on this unofficial forum can tell you whether you are competitive, especially given your circumstances.
Keep us posted, and if you get an appointment, we’ll be sure to send you links to U.S. Navy slang and anything we can think of.
I have fond memories of our Peruvian sponsor daughter sharing hilarious stories of how she took spoken euphemisms and slang quite literally, leading to much confusion, though her academic English skills for coursework and all other skill areas were fine. She was an ace at YP driving, because of her year at the Peruvian Naval Academy. Sayings such as “What is up with you/ what’s up/whassup” confounded her the first few months.