Do you mind sharing what his choice was?Yesterday was the day the plebes selected their majors although you do have until Thursday I think to make it official. It was a pretty exciting day for everyone. You were able to put in 3 choices. My son entered his first thing in the morning and his first choice was approved by 10am. USNA had many career workshops where you were able to talk to professors and other mids in the program. My son said many programs really try to recruit you and he was wavering for a little bit but ultimately selected the major he was interested in since NASS. It was a fun day for them and the parents as many of the plebes were posting their choices on facebook and twitter! So far I haven't heard of anyone not getting what they wanted from my son, but its still early in the week.
Marines don't care about your major. The statue applies to a class at USNA. Majors are selected Plebe Year and service assignment is done First Class year. Doesn't necessarily relate to service selection in most cases. It can impact nuke selections if a draft is done and is a part of what they consider for those who want to go Nuke.
I think his point was USNA requires not the USN....
The USMC is not a separate service but a component of the US Navy
I am certain I didn't define that in a legally pure distinction but the point is the USMC falls 'under' the USN (to just dig the hole a little deeper)
He chose Systems Engineering. He was also very interested in Cyber, but thought he could work some cyber classes into his Systems major plan.Do you mind sharing what his choice was?
Bless their hearts!Plebes that are high class validators (guessing a semester ahead or more) select their majors in Fall semester.
This is most likely my last post to the forum. Our son is now a varsity baseball plebe at the USNA [Class of 2018]. As I read all of the desperate questions seeking the magic combination of academics and personal qualities that will somehow unlock the door to admission into this prestigious institution, I can only reflect our son's journey last year.
In our reflection of the "process", it is obvious that all you can do..."is do your best in your academics, leadership, athletics, volunteering, etc". After all of those "best" achievements...It really is up to the admissions board to evaluate all of those attributes versus the USNA needs. Then, you wait along with all of the extremely highly qualified applicants to see if your son or daughter had the right combination of all those wonderful achievements.
It is a humbling experience that still makes the extraordinary process very special. Our son was one of the 1,192 out 17,989 that got his dream "college". He was all-in with no backup place in mind. He didn't have off-the-chart standardized test scores. He was, and is, a very driven young man who is now answering his "Call to Serve".
I will tell you that this special place will take your son or daughter from a child to an adult..... overnight. As a parent, you will cry from the immense amount of pride that overwhelms you. As a dad and one that seldom cries, I am incredibly proud of "his" achievement. There is much more to see as he continues on. It has not been easy. For me or mom...or him. This place takes a ton of commitment and perseverance. The Plebes are drinking from a "fire hose" right now. They are learning so much each day. It makes me tired just following his daily schedule.
Again, I am writing my last post as an encouragement to all to continue asking many questions on this forum. It was a place that we spent many hours over the past 18 months. The members are outstanding.
Good Luck to ALL!!
Go Navy Beat Army!!
Right, but they still don't count for purposes of the 65% requirement, making the number tough to calculate plebe year, I would think.
I think his point was USNA requires not the USN....
The USMC is not a separate service but a component of the US Navy
I am certain I didn't define that in a legally pure distinction but the point is the USMC falls 'under' the USN (to just dig the hole a little deeper)