Transfer to USNA

[Klaf22]

you should consider having an administrator change it to protect your privacy

FYI To request a change, you must PM the forum administrator: @TacticalNuke. The moderators cannot change user names.

Already on it sir.

 

[justdoit19]

I withdrew my application last year because I wanted to make sure I had the right reasons for applying unlike many other people who just want to go there because of how prestigious of an institution it is. Whether or not withdrawing it was a good idea is another story. But to be honest there’s nothing holding me back from taking any route in order to get there.

Good for you for chasing your dream. As you know, there is more than one way to get there! And withdrawing your application gives you good essay/interview material. Best wishes to you!

 

[Temple17]

I did AFROTC at a civilian college for a year before transferring to USNA. AFROTC helped teach me some basics of military courtesy and professionalism. Also, as you begin to study at Binghamton make sure you are taking some of the courses USNA recommends for transfer students. (CALC, CHEM, English)

 

[DKTKT]

DS is in NROTC as a college programmer after he was declined to USNA last year. He was encouraged to do so by his BGO; as I understood it, the rationale was that the experience would help him (and I think USNA admissions) affirm his ambition to become a naval officer. It certainly did so. This year he re-applied to USNA as well as applying for NROTC scholarship.

 

[BJCUSNDAD]

To the OP: DS's plan C (A is USNA, B is NROTC) is to attend a university on academic scholarship that does not offer NROTC. They do offer AROTC and if he attends, he will certainly join as a programmer. His thinking is that the Army is still military and the cadets will be like-minded individuals. He will also be able to keep his motivation and stay in shape with that positive peer pressure that is so important. Under this plan, he will reapply to USNA next year. Who knows? If he goes that route, he may just end up in the US Army or applying to USMA. They are all good choices. Good luck.

 

[ScreamingEagle2023]

Next semester I am attending Binghamton University but my ultimate goal is to transfer to USCGA or USNA for the Class of 2024. While I am at Binghamton, one way I look to prove myself and strengthen my application for both would be to join a ROTC program. Being my goals lie with the Coast Guard or the Navy, it would make the most sense to join a NROTC program, but Binghamton only offers Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC (Cross town affiliates through Cornell). That being said, which would make the most sense between Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC? I don't plan on becoming a pilot in either the Navy or Coast Guard but I really do not have a preference over the two and just need an opinion on the best choice to fulfill my goals. I would appreciate any advice.

My DS presently ready to attend Binghamton in the Fall, while considering a re-app to USNA, and tentative ROTC (off site at Cornell).

ROTC participation hopefully will give a boost to the re-app ?

 

[kinnem]

I'm sure ROTC participation gives a boost provided you do well. However, it is not required either. If you don't plan to fly then why do AFROTC? AROTC will have far less interest in your major. Also, I have no idea if AROTC or AFROTC can provide you a nomination to USNA. It's something worth checking out first just so you have full knowledge.

Cornell is an hour drive each way on state roads across fairly steep terrain. Winter may be challenging. As long as you understand how often you'll be required to be at Cornell, when you'll be required, for what activities, and transportation is not an issue then go for it. PT high above Cayuga's waters is probably a beautiful thing.

 

[shock-n-awe]

my ultimate goal is to transfer to USCGA or USNA for the Class of 2024

My ultimate goal is to serve the country as an officer of course

To the OP
You have decided that you want to serve as an officer in either the Navy or Coast Guard, and you wish to attend the USNA (why not consider USCGA?). USMMA was also mentioned as a great option. You mentioned your reasons for wanting to attend USNA and USCGA were: ” for the right reasons and not like most other candidates who only want to attend them because they are prestigious institutions “.
So your ultimate end goal is to commission?
It would seem in your best interest to attend NROTC (anyone can join and participate for first two years) either crosstown or at a school that offers it. You will be learning Navy and leadership that will benefit you, as well as become eligible for a nomination from there (USCGA does not require a NOM).
If you are declined from the USNA next year, you can continue in NROTC and apply for a campus based scholarship and ultimately earn your commission in the Navy.
If you take any other branch of ROTC this coming year and you don’t wish to serve in that branch, you’re wasting your time imo (unless you are able to cross commission).
Understand all of you options and how to achieve your ultimate goal with alternative options always available.

Mapquest gives you multiple routes to get to the same place. Determine your best route, but always look at all the routes to your destination in case there is a detour or some other reason forcing you to deviate from the current route, and you can still reach your ultimate destination. It just may take a little longer to get there and it could be a tougher road.
Such is life, plan accordingly......