Hello,
My name is Joey. I am a High School Junior from Gaithersburg, Maryland dead set on wanting to go to, and graduate from, the United States Naval Academy.
I am trying my best to become a competitive candidate for the USNA Class of 2016. I focus on achieving straight A's in challenging courses, excelling in extra-curricular activities, actively competing on school sports teams all three seasons, finding new ways to test and challenge my leadership abilities, preparing for standardized tests, etc.
For school sports, I run Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track. Unfortunately, these teams are very competitive by being some of the largest and fastest teams in the Region. Taking this into account, I unfortunately am struggling to become a Varsity Athlete, and have been on the JV team for three years.
I am aware that The United States Naval Academy is a highly challenging school to get into, for multiple reasons. Also, the area in which I live is very competitive.
The point I am trying to make, is that I am worried about my chances of being admitted to USNA on my first try. It may sound as though I have become discouraged, but I am not, even in the slightest.
I am just wondering what my different options for the off year are, before I re-apply to USNA, and how each could work out? (NAPS vs. NROTC vs. Private Military College vs. No Military option for a year) How do they compare, and which would you reccomend?
I apologize for dragging on, and really appreciate your time and advice.
Thank you,
Joey Chilbert
My name is Joey. I am a High School Junior from Gaithersburg, Maryland dead set on wanting to go to, and graduate from, the United States Naval Academy.
I am trying my best to become a competitive candidate for the USNA Class of 2016. I focus on achieving straight A's in challenging courses, excelling in extra-curricular activities, actively competing on school sports teams all three seasons, finding new ways to test and challenge my leadership abilities, preparing for standardized tests, etc.
For school sports, I run Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track. Unfortunately, these teams are very competitive by being some of the largest and fastest teams in the Region. Taking this into account, I unfortunately am struggling to become a Varsity Athlete, and have been on the JV team for three years.
I am aware that The United States Naval Academy is a highly challenging school to get into, for multiple reasons. Also, the area in which I live is very competitive.
The point I am trying to make, is that I am worried about my chances of being admitted to USNA on my first try. It may sound as though I have become discouraged, but I am not, even in the slightest.
I am just wondering what my different options for the off year are, before I re-apply to USNA, and how each could work out? (NAPS vs. NROTC vs. Private Military College vs. No Military option for a year) How do they compare, and which would you reccomend?
I apologize for dragging on, and really appreciate your time and advice.
Thank you,
Joey Chilbert