Dependent whether I get in, I do not know which school I want to name as my top choice infront of my interview panel. I`ve visited USNA and I liked the culture and campus along with the ability to be a marine after graduation; However, I`ve always wanted to go to West Point,but havent been able to tour it. West Point has more majors that I am interested in. I might just be ranting but if anyone here knows some big differences between USNA and USMA can you please say.
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Focus on the officer career paths available to you after commissioning, and how you might be spending at least 5 years after graduation. Dive deep into that. Reverse engineer it. Once you have an idea of paths that appeal the most, then the Academy decision follows naturally. Think too, about which Service has warfare paths you absolutely want no part of, and you don’t think you’d fit well in, if that’s where you got slotted. The Navy does most of its work on, below or above water. Marines share in a lot of that, except for subs. Deployments may involve months at sea. That’s not for everyone. The Army is land-based, with its own arduous challenges.
Though it may be just a typo in an informal post written on the fly, “marine” is usually written as “Marine” when referring to the United States Marine Corps. That’s just who they are.
The Service Academies and their majors, while important for 4 years, are truly a relatively brief way station to what you are really choosing: years of service as a commissioned officer in one of the armed services. Be clear on that, and everything falls into place.
Though it may be just a typo in an informal post written on the fly, “marine” is usually written as “Marine” when referring to the United States Marine Corps. That’s just who they are.
The Service Academies and their majors, while important for 4 years, are truly a relatively brief way station to what you are really choosing: years of service as a commissioned officer in one of the armed services. Be clear on that, and everything falls into place.
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Capt MJ is spot on. That being said, it can get cloudy and bleak at WP, especially in the winter. If you're from Phoenix or Tucson, this may present problems for you.
Trust me. You are almost certain to fall in love with the place wherever you go to school. There is a reason a college is called an alma mater (generous mother). Follow Capt MJs guidance.
Trust me. You are almost certain to fall in love with the place wherever you go to school. There is a reason a college is called an alma mater (generous mother). Follow Capt MJs guidance.