Superintendent's Pin

[Osprey123]

Does anyone have an idea of the MPA required?

 

[SF_Treat]

My cadet thinks it is top 10%. He knows it isn't a number, it is a percentile. He is not a candidate.

 

[MDparent2022]

Per the 2022-2023 course of instruction book, cadets in the top third of their class year by semester MPA will be on the Commandant’s list. DS got an MPA of 3.61 and qualified.

 

[A1Janitor]

IIRC - at USNA, I believe you need a 3.4, an A in military, no conduct offenses, and at least a B in PE and PRT.

I also believe some mids don’t wear their pins.

 

[Peter2025]

Per the 2022-2023 course of instruction book, cadets in the top third of their class year by semester MPA will be on the Commandant’s list. DS got an MPA of 3.61 and qualified.

This is right. In my experience, the cut is around 3.3 for MPA.

 

[raimius]

Hm. Used to be a 3.0 in all areas. Wonder when that changed.

 

[Peter2025]

Hm. Used to be a 3.0 in all areas. Wonder when that changed.

Probably around the time that everyone started getting 98s for SAMIs and AMIs (even if their room doesn't deserve it). Has that always happened?

 

[Qdog]

From the Curriculum Handbook: "Commandant’s List. Cadets in the top third of their class year by semester MPA will be on the Commandant’s list. These cadets are authorized to wear the Commandant’s pin on their uniform for the next semester. "

 

[Peter2025]

This is right. In my experience, the cut is around 3.3 for MPA.

Just to clarify, I was saying it is normally around 3.3. Top third is the rule.

 

[foxtail1027]

This is right. In my experience, the cut is around 3.3 for MPA.

I got a 3.34 MPA this semester but only got on Athletic and Deans lists, not Comms so probably higher than 3.3. In my experience, the semester I got a 3.54 MPA put me on the Comm's list and I was 210th militarily.

 

[Osprey123]

Thank you, this is very helpful. Would be a little lift Doolie year to earn the Superintendent's Pin.

 

[DomerDad]

When do these grades come out and where does one look to find them?

 

[99Gold]

When do these grades come out and where does one look to find them?

DS got his grades and GPA/MPA off of blackboard. Not sure where PEA was but his wouldn't have changed since he had his PE class earlier in the semester.

 

[Osprey123]

Our cadets transcript has the GPA,MPA and PEA.

 

[CrabbittMom]

Just a reminder while it’s fun for the parents for the kids to achieve these pins don’t stress your cadet out over it. Mine rolls her eyes at me if I ask her about it. She’s doing well but the pins really don’t matter to her.

 

[Osprey123]

Just a reminder while it’s fun for the parents for the kids to achieve these pins don’t stress your cadet out over it. Mine rolls her eyes at me if I ask her about it. She’s doing well but the pins really don’t matter to her.

That is why I am asking this question on a forum rather than my cadet. I will not be discussing with the cadet at all unless they bring it up. I personally think it will be a little lift for the next semester though.

 

[AA787DRIVER]

Can you get a wreath around it if in combat?

 

[Osprey123]

Can you get a wreath around it if in combat?

Are you ridiculing me?

 

[Osprey123]

So just to clarify since this conversation has gone south. No one thinks that they will be super special if they get a pin. No one is stressing their cadet to get pins. I simply wanted to understand the qualifications on this small recognition item. I didn't want to stress or fuss with my cadet so I thought adults on the forum could easily fill me in. Thank you to those who clarified. All set.

 

[JT2026]

When do these grades come out and where does one look to find them?

You can find GPA, MPA, PEA, OPA, transcripts, etc on COMPASS. However, you have to be connected to MissionNet to use it.

https://www.usafa.edu/academics/sis/