Northstream
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Do MIDN suffer an academics challenge/penalty if they play varsity sports? Good GPA, more choices, lower GPA, fewer/less desirable choices?
Do MIDN suffer an academics challenge/penalty if they play varsity sports? Good GPA, more choices, lower GPA, fewer/less desirable choices?
Many mids who graduate in the top 100 in their class play varsity sports. I knew one who was an Academic All-American in 3 sports. Each mid has to determine whether he/she can handle the academic load and military requirements along with the travel and training requirements of a varsity sport.
This discussion has been very helpful, PPW has given me an opportunity to share this with my plebe.
It would seem the plebe needs to determine what class rank they need to gain a chance at their principle career path. Einstein can get into SWO but, a 2.0 won't get you into Nuke School. If SWO is what you want, GREAT! But if nuke school or flight school is your choice, prioritize.
Thanks again, I truly appreciate the candid input.
The next day, my squad leader asked me where I was for evening meal. I reminded him that I was at baseball T-tables. He said to me, "You will eat with your company mates!" The next day at practice, I told Coach Duff that I would not be eating with the team because my squad leader ordered me to eat with my company. I was thinking that he would definitely "fix" this. His answer? "Don't come to me with your Bancroft Hall problems!" I don't think anything like this would ever happen these days, however.
This discussion has been very helpful, PPW has given me an opportunity to share this with my plebe.
It would seem the plebe needs to determine what class rank they need to gain a chance at their principle career path. Einstein can get into SWO but, a 2.0 won't get you into Nuke School. If SWO is what you want, GREAT! But if nuke school or flight school is your choice, prioritize.
Thanks again, I truly appreciate the candid input.