hannah8042
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- Apr 10, 2020
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Hello. This is my first post here and I’m just looking for advice. So beginning my sophomore year of high school, I really took an interest in USNA. I attended NASS and loved every moment of it. It was everything I thought I wanted in my life and I felt truly at home on USNA’s beautiful campus. I made so many amazing memories and learned so much. I then decided to pursue the application process, putting hours into each essay, training for my CFA, preparing for interviews, etc. After the longest wait ever (and truly a test of patience), with constant refreshing of my portal and browsing of this forum, I received my rejection notice two days ago. It didn’t really sink in at first and I thought I was over it. However, as time has passed, the thought really has sunken in. I’m devastated. I found myself not knowing what to do anymore. I don’t know if any of you have experienced this, but I spent all my time thinking about USNA that I didn’t even consider a second option or what my life would be like at a civilian college. Whenever I would workout, take tests, complete my academic work, USNA was my motivation. Now, after being rejected, I almost feel as if I don’t have a purpose. I have nothing to work for. I went from thinking I had the next 9+ years later out for me to not even knowing where I’m going to go when the May 1st deposit deadline comes around. My number one goal in life is to give back to the world. I thought that’s what I would do in the military. Now, I have no idea how to feel. I guess all I’m asking is, “what now”? What do I do from here? How do I decide what to do with my life? Reapplying sounds so daunting... is it worth it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.