The way I see it there are 3 ways to prepare for I-Day: physically, mentally/emotionally, and logistically.What are some of the biggest things you did in preparation for I-Day?
What's been your hardest class so far? Was it easy to connect to those who could help you get through it?Hello All,
I've found myself with a lot of time on my hands in isoalation and would love to answer any questions you may have.
So far the most difficult class for me has been cyber. I took a little bit of programming in high school, but not enough to really get me through the course without a lot of effort on my part. That being said, there are a lot of available resources available for everyone to utilize, and it's as simple as asking for EI from your professor, joining a study group Google Meet, or finding someone who has taken the class before who can help. There are a ton of resources available for academic help.What's been your hardest class so far? Was it easy to connect to those who could help you get through it?
The biggest thing I wish I'd done at the start of high school was get involved. I didn't know I wanted to attend a Service Academy until after my sophomore year, and I wasn't in any clubs for my first two years of high school. Although I was able to gain an appointment, I spent a lot of my last two years scrambling to get stuff together and gain leadership experience. Find something you're interested in and do something with it. If there's a way you can tie in community service with it as well, you'll be in a really good spot.Are there any things you wish you knew at the start of high school or anything that you could do at the start of high school to make yourself an even better candidate? I'm in 9th grade right now but I'm still very interested in the Academy and I want to improve my chances as best I can.
Here is my full timeline:What was your timeline for your application (NASS/Pre-Candidate application submission date, actual application date, appointment offer date, etc.), and when do you think I would be getting updated on my admission status?
FYI: I completed all of my application parts (except for my nomination ) on 10/08. I've also gotten a CVW email.
What is the average weighted GPA for those admitted? I've seen on some websites that it is 3.8 but that seemed a bit low for weighted, so I assumed it was unweighted. If you don't know, what was your weighted GPA if you don't mind sharing?Hello All,
I've found myself with a lot of time on my hands in isoalation and would love to answer any questions you may have.
What is the average weighted GPA for those admitted? I've seen on some websites that it is 3.8 but that seemed a bit low for weighted, so I assumed it was unweighted.
I'm not sure on average stats, that tends to change with each class year. GPA is a hard one to consider average on since it's not standardized across the board. Personally, my GPA was a 4.13/4.33 unweighted (my school didn't do weighted GPA).What is the average weighted GPA for those admitted? I've seen on some websites that it is 3.8 but that seemed a bit low for weighted, so I assumed it was unweighted. If you don't know, what was your weighted GPA if you don't mind sharing?
Hello.. I am supposed to go visit my son but he is in isolation right now. Do you happen to know how long the isolation period is if you tested negative? Does the first day start the day of contact or the day of isolation move in ? This is his 2nd bout in isolation and last time he was let out in 11 days but now they are telling him 14 which is well past my trip. Also, are you able to receive any packages or food from outside ? Any info would be extremely helpful Thank you in advanceHello All,
I've found myself with a lot of time on my hands in isoalation and would love to answer any questions you may have.
I don't personally know anyone who has, and doing so is pretty rare but I have heard about some plebes with a really strong or extensive cyber or computer science background that are able to work it out with their academic advisersCan you test out of plebe cyber?
Are candidates allowed to resubmit CFA scores? My DD's PE submitted the wrong scores to the wrong SA (i.e. 1.5 mile run for USCGA to USNA).Hello All,
I've found myself with a lot of time on my hands in isoalation and would love to answer any questions you may have.
Search for Stew Smith’s dam CFA training routines and YouTube videos. He’s a USNA grad and former SEAL, now a fitness professional.My DD is struggling with pull-ups and push-ups. What is the minimum passing score for the two events? Her BB Throw is outstanding and sit-ups are great. She's working on decreasing the mile time to as close to 7:30 as possible. She's currently at 8:10. However, she has not been able to do any pull-ups or hang for more than 20 secs. and only pushing out 30 push-ups. She trains 5 days a week. We will begin training for pull-ups with negatives daily for 5-10 minutes. Her goal is at least 2 pull-ups. #fingerscrossed
Thank you, I will pick up the two items today (we are stationed in Japan) and check-out the videos. Thanks again!Search for Stew Smith’s dam CFA training routines and YouTube videos. He’s a USNA grad and former SEAL, now a fitness professional.
Does your DD have a pull-up bar installed in a handy doorway, attempting pull-ups every time she goes by?
For women, grip strength is often overlooked as a contributing factor to successful pull-ups. Add exercises to address that, get one of those hand-squeezer things to do while sitting around. That was a turning point for me years ago when I attempted pull-ups.