Ask Us (current cadets) Anything
This is a thread where appointees (and others) are free to ask current cadets questions about life at the Academy. There are a few of us on here so I'm sure we'll be able to field most questions. That...
View ArticleSecurity clearance?
I'm 16 years old and I'm interested in goin to the Air Force academy. My school is taking a trip to China which I am going on. (10 day trip for an amazing price, couldn't pass it up). My question is,...
View ArticleHazing severity
i am curious of what SMC has the most/worst hazing , i am lead believe the citadel is the most brutal , however any stories or sources would be much appreciated
View ArticleAcademically fit??
Has anyone received an email asking for an updated transcript because as of now "you are not academically fit" but will review an updated transcript? Just curious as if this has happen to anyone and...
View ArticleCG Eagle Cruise
Sounds like someone's going to have a story to tell. Does this happen often? https://gcaptain.com/man-overboard-from-u-s-coast-guard-sail-training-ship-in-ireland/
View ArticleUSNA best path to Navy Doc?
My daughter is confident about one thing, she wants to be a Navy Doctor. She doesn't know if the best path is through USNA, NROTC, or waiting until after UG and then signing up once she's been admitted...
View ArticleChance me?
I'm not quite sure how competitive I am for NROTC or the Naval Academy and I just wanted some opinions. Currently a Junior. Weaker aspects: Not many sports- >Not much involvement in church (not...
View ArticleConfused???
Hello!! Just today, something very bizarre happened. I am not sure if this is a mistake or a rare event, but here goes: I have been given an appointment to the CGAS Program on December after completing...
View ArticleResume
Hello, I was working on my resume and realized I have quite a bit of stuff on it. I have completed close to 200 service hours at many different places. Should I just include the main volunteer places I...
View ArticleGoSox Signing Off!
I will be starting a stint at USNA and thus figure that my occasional commentary on Service Academy Forums should come to an end. (Among other things, I need to be better about modeling working without...
View ArticleVehicle Usage at Prep School
I currently have a vehicle and noticed you are allowed to own one at the Prep School. Is it worth owning a vehicle during prep school? How often could I use it? And does any one have any general insight?
View ArticleClass of 2016
Congratulations to all of the MIDS graduating next week!! We have given all 14 of our plebes their gifts. Yes, for most sponsor families, our plebes stay with us until they graduate. All 14 (9 USN and...
View ArticleNomination for non residential citzens
Ive come across a major setback during the admission process. Ive applied to USAFA And USNA. After reading around and contacting senators and congressmen theres no at all that they can give me a...
View ArticleCIET -Orders
My DS will be attending CIET 1st regiment. He has received his travel itinerary from the Army HRA at his school via email. Does he receive any other "official" orders before he leaves? Also, from...
View ArticleTier 3 NROTC-Navy Option
Hello everyone, I was wondering what the chances/statistics are for a tier 3 major who completes calculus 1 & 2 to achieve non scholarship advanced standing as a Navy option midshipmen. I ask since...
View Articledoes legacy play a role in rotc acceptance?
My dad retired as a LtCol in the marines. Does that help in any way towards a marine option NROTC acceptance?
View ArticleBranching in the Air Force
I just wanted to know what some of the career fields that you can branch into as an air force officer are. I know that you can branch aviation, intelligence, and cyber but the other branches also have...
View ArticleCHANCE ME! College Re-Applicant, Low GPA, Heavy ECs, Jail time, Built...
Hello I am a re-applicant for the 3rd time. I graduated highschool in 2012. Currently completing college slowly.... Highschool stats: -GPA: 2.81 -ACT: 31 -4 Advance Placement Classes -Liberal Arts...
View ArticleWhere Are They Now?
I am starting this thread for a couple of reasons. First, I have gotten PM's from people asking about my son and what he is doing/has done since he graduated. Secondly, with the waiting that goes on...
View ArticleTeacher Reccomendations
I know for USMA you need three teacher recommendations (math, science, english) for your profile. I have chosen my officials, now I ask what do these individuals do when they have completed their...
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