Best place to buy USMMA or KP apparel
For us new parents - where is the best place to get USMMA or KP apparel online? I'm sure they have lot's of choice at the Academy exchange but to order online - any tips?
View ArticleUSCGA 2020 appointments
DS just received phone call from the USCGA offering him an appointment class of 2020. No email yet. He is at school and does not know yet. Any other calls today?
View ArticleNet Income/Salary after graduation seems very low for Ensigns?
Just curious as to the income for the USNA grads when they are serving their 5 year commitment. I understand that they get a base salary which is taxable. They get allowances that are not taxable. I am...
View ArticleActive Duty
I have won the 4 year AROTC scholarship and will attend the Ohio State University. After reading several articles and posts on this forum my question is how to get assigned on active duty. How...
View ArticleClass of 2020 USNA Appointment Thread
Letsdothis/DS/Jan 20th Appointment and Acceptance/VA-07 Congressional Nom
View ArticleRowing
My DS met the rowing coach on a campus visit in August. Since then, throughout the fall and spring, he has sent updates periodically regarding his current times, etc. He has never received any response...
View ArticleCivil Air Patrol
I am considering joining Civil Air Patrol soon - anyone who can share their experiences with it are highly appreciated! Also, how time-consuming is it? Are there a lot of extra events to go to other...
View ArticleSlot opening up
After visits to Colorado and Maryland, much contemplation and much prayer, DS has decided he will attend USNA. He said it just felt right. I hope one of you great candidates who is still waiting gets...
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What's the best way to get from BWI to USNA?
Hi everyone, As the title asks, what's the best mode of transportation to get from Baltimore-Washington International airport to the Naval Academy? I'm attending a CVW on the 28th of April (whoop!),...
View ArticleIn the meantime...
While waiting to hear or waiting for I-Day, fill out every scholarship application that you come across. My DS has been working feverishly, requiring even more letters of rec to get money. The...
View ArticleAFROTC to AROTC
If not selected for field training at the end of your sophomore year for the Air Force, is it possible to switch to AROTC junior year? Thanks.
View ArticleVaccinations
Can somebody go to an academy if they've never been vaccinated? My cousin wants to go. She's never been vaccinated because of her families religious views and history of family members getting really...
View ArticleNext try
I did not receive a nomination from my congressmen but I was deemed a "candidate" from USAFA, I was wondering what I could do to improve my resume for next year? Here are some of my stats 3.59 gpa 28...
View ArticleQuestion for those in the know. . .
Just thinking here. Considering some have recently received notification that they would not be getting an appointment this time, if DS is still waiting does that mean there is a better chance of an...
View ArticleNo Nomination
If you do not receive a nomination from your congressman/congresswoman or your senator do you still receive a TWE or are you essentially automatically denies?
View ArticleWhen is the "deadline"?
So I received a LOA in early February. A week later, I got back my results from the DoDMERB and since then I have been finding and sending in paperwork to the DoDMERB for two different remedials, one...
View ArticleInteresting Article: No Skirts for Midshipmen at USNA Graduation
No more skirts: Female midshipmen to wear trousers at Naval Academy graduation http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/...naval-academy-skirts-0224-20160224-story.html
View ArticleEnd of the Line for USNA
End of the line for my DS, he received his denial letter from USNA this morning. He is quite disappointed as he really liked our trip to Annapolis. Thanks for all the help and guidance on the forums,...
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CHECK YOUR PORTALS ACCEPTED CANDIDATES
To accepted candidates: Info packets for class of 2020 are up, and tonsssssss of new check boxes appeared. It seems as if the process is never ending ! Looks like we're being issued OCPs! Good luck...
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