There are five service academies, four of which require Congressional nominations.
I think it's rich a MOC wants to harp on "service above how they serve."
I forget that MMA requires a nomination. LITS sorry I left off CGA.
There are five service academies, four of which require Congressional nominations.
I think it's rich a MOC wants to harp on "service above how they serve."
Go for it. Much of the application will transfer to another academy. Some new essays maybe, but letters of recommendation might be reused too. They're all great, and don't rule out USMMA unless your son wouldn't like to make 100K at 22 yrs old.
His ultimate goal is a law degree. Of course, he wouldn't turn down an opportunity to become a fly-boy, but that's not his final goal. On the largest scale, one day he hopes to enter national politics. Having the education and military background would go a long way to achieving his goals.
Good thoughts on congressional nominations.
His ultimate goal is a law degree. Of course, he wouldn't turn down an opportunity to become a fly-boy, but that's not his final goal. On the largest scale, one day he hopes to enter national politics. Having the education and military background would go a long way to achieving his goals.
Good thoughts on congressional nominations.
His ultimate goal is a law degree. Of course, he wouldn't turn down an opportunity to become a fly-boy, but that's not his final goal. On the largest scale, one day he hopes to enter national politics. Having the education and military background would go a long way to achieving his goals.
It depends on your state/nomination sources/congressional district. Our son learned the hard way. He had applied to USAFA and USNA. Had both applications complete before November 1.
Our district will only give one nomination to one academy. Our district communicates with senators and if you have a senate nomination you are not even interviewed /considered. Son didn't discover this until his congressional interview when he only interviewed with the USAFA panel (1st choice). He was never even considered for a Nomination to USNA. There was a lot of time put into the USNA application, essays, BGO Interview, submitting all the test scores/transcripts for him to not even have a chance. Lesson learned. He has a nomination to USAFA but would have liked to have been considered or allowed to try for a nomination to USNA.
It's a hard to read on these forums about many kids having multiple nominations to all the academies when your kid was only eligible for 1.[/
It depends on your state/nomination sources/congressional district. Our son learned the hard way. He had applied to USAFA and USNA. Had both applications complete before November 1.
Our district will only give one nomination to one academy. Our district communicates with senators and if you have a senate nomination you are not even interviewed /considered. Son didn't discover this until his congressional interview when he only interviewed with the USAFA panel (1st choice). He was never even considered for a Nomination to USNA. There was a lot of time put into the USNA application, essays, BGO Interview, submitting all the test scores/transcripts for him to not even have a chance. Lesson learned. He has a nomination to USAFA but would have liked to have been considered or allowed to try for a nomination to USNA.
It's a hard to read on these forums about many kids having multiple nominations to all the academies when your kid was only eligible for 1.
See my above response to @TexasSoccerMom below link.@ Texassoccermom... I found your comment very enlightening. How did you learn this? My DS applied to USMA & USNA but only received nominations to USMA, none from USNA. That kind of surprised me because he, too, spent a lot of time and energy on his USNA application. I just figured he got passed over by USNA, which was a little disappointing at the time. But he has a friend that lives in our district who got nominations to 2 SAs, but maybe that's because he is a recruited athlete? So I am not sure if the single SA Per MOC is true or not?
I think you are in Texas? Us too...
Not sure what the take-away is on our experiences, but if you live in Texas, it's probably worth calling your MOC's offices to clarify if they will nominate a candidate to more than one SA or not before you spend the time and energy filling out multiple applications.
But then again, when he filled the applications out last August, he truly was interested in both Academies, and if you don't apply, then you can't get admitted! Still, it would have been nice to know that the MOCs will only nominate you to one Academy early in the process. Can anyone in Texas verify this information?
Wow! A MOC who actually wants to help young people with this process! Down here in FL, candidates are forced to pick one and only one SA when they apply for a nomination. As a result a lot of great kids get turned away.One of the MOCs in our state wants to see applications to all 3 Academies because they believe that the candidate must place service above how they serve, so it is important to attend your state's Academy Day if they have one and get he real skinny.
Also, he didn't really consider a SA until a few weeks ago. Sadly, by the time this occurred to him, it was too late to apply for Summer Seminar. Boo hiss. Oh well, 'tis life! He will be attending Boys State this year, so that will be good.
He is a natural leader: student body president as a Junior, extracurricular symphony, extra math and science classes, team captain for Cross Country and Speech/Debate. He's Mr. All-American. Ranked #2 in his class- 4.0 since the beginning of time. Just need to help him figure out the game of standardized testing- major test anxiety, not a super fast reader.
If your DS is interested in a Navy JAG career, to the best of my knowledge, USNA grads do not have the option to go direct to law school. Down the road a few years, after they have earned their warfare pin and when they meet the eligibility requirements, they can apply for the small number of law education program transfers available. Officers from all commissioning sources may apply for this program.
The majority of Navy JAGs attend civilian college, civilian law school, then obtain a direct commission.
See:
http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_sp.html
http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_lep.html
Many who pursue a career in govt or politics serve as a Reserve Officer from Day One - this applies to various officer and enlisted specialties. This allows them to move forward with civilian degrees and career, while still serving in uniform in the Armed Services during required AD periods. Reserve and Guard officers, since 9/11, have deployed and served with AD counterparts in great numbers.
@ Texassoccermom... I found your comment very enlightening. How did you learn this? My DS applied to USMA & USNA but only received nominations to USMA, none from USNA. That kind of surprised me because he, too, spent a lot of time and energy on his USNA application. I just figured he got passed over by USNA, which was a little disappointing at the time. But he has a friend that lives in our district who got nominations to 2 SAs, but maybe that's because he is a recruited athlete? So I am not sure if the single SA Per MOC is true or not?
I think you are in Texas? Us too...
Not sure what the take-away is on our experiences, but if you live in Texas, it's probably worth calling your MOC's offices to clarify if they will nominate a candidate to more than one SA or not before you spend the time and energy filling out multiple applications.
But then again, when he filled the applications out last August, he truly was interested in both Academies, and if you don't apply, then you can't get admitted! Still, it would have been nice to know that the MOCs will only nominate you to one Academy early in the process. Can anyone in Texas verify this information?
I believe appointments to USNA offered to candidates from Florida are in the top 5 of all states. I remember DD joked about "half her company is from Florida"! Many get picked out of the NWL. I have no doubt more are interested and qualified, but there is just not enough slots in each class.Wow! A MOC who actually wants to help young people with this process! Down here in FL, candidates are forced to pick one and only one SA when they apply for a nomination. As a result a lot of great kids get turned away.
There is also the option of serving long enough on active duty to earn GI Bill full benefit, separating, then going to law school using that, any state VA agency benefits and taking advantage of Yellow Ribbon post-grad school programs. I have several Navy colleagues who have gone that route, including one who served 30 years, retired from AD, went to Georgetown Law, and is working for a non-profit aiding vets with legal needs.