Herndon 2016
My husband and I are planning to travel to the Naval Academy to watch the Herndon climb on May 23rd. When deciding the dates to stay, is there anything that goes on in the days before or after to make...
View ArticleROTC a bad idea for med school
Hi, I was on a med school forum just a while ago and saw some things which pointed to ROTC being a bad idea if u want to go to med school. They were talking about how ROTC is very time consuming and...
View ArticleWisdom teeth
Can anyone tell me about wisdom teeth and swab summer? They don't hurt, but haven't gotten them checked out. Also, if I want to go to flight school, do they need to pulled before?
View ArticleA few ROTC questions
First off, I will need a waiver to get into the program for prior service in the Air Force. The ROTC recruiter I spoke with said if I did well on my PT test to send in the waiver I would get accepted...
View ArticleLocal flight schools Annapolis?
Plebe son wants to get private pilots license next summer. Are there any flight schools around Annapolis that give a break on the cost for flight/instructor time?
View ArticleAdvice/Help for Army ROTC and Scholarship
Hello All, After using this forum avidly when I was applying for the 4-year Army scholarship, I have decided I would like to open up the floor to questions to all incoming and perspective ROTC cadets...
View ArticleNeeding BGO advice for a college student re-applicant
I am a re-applicant enrolled in an engineering program at my University. As advised by the USNA forum, I have selected classes that would closely approximate those of plebes: calculus, chemistry,...
View ArticleHeight/Weight Waivers for Pilots
My DD started the Prep saying I'll never be a pilot. Fastforward a few months and now she's talking about being a pilot and getting waiver. Now, I'm sure that she will get the information she needs at...
View ArticleROTC to become a doctor
So basically, I am currently applying for the four year Army ROTC scholarship for the Second Board. Basically my question is: If I get this scholarship and go into ROTC, would I have to serve the...
View ArticleDual Citizenship
Hi everybody, I'm a current AFROTC cadet. I was born in Canada and hold dual US-Canadian citizenship. I was also born as an American citizen because my parents are both Americans, so I am not a...
View ArticleReasons freshmen drop out of ROTC program?
I've been reading quite a few threads, and many give advice about not relying completely on the ROTC scholarship due to the kids that drop out after one year. However, I've only read general statements...
View ArticleHow often can we visit our DD?
When our DD is at USNA is it possible to visit on a unscheduled parent weekend?
View ArticleInteresting Fact about USMA and the SAT/ACT
So I'm a cadet with the Class of 2018 and as a member of the Cadet Public Relations Council I ended up sitting at a table with Colonel McDonald (Director of Admissions) and MAJ Smith (Great Lakes...
View ArticleNROTC scholarship acceptance rates
Hey guys, I was wondering if there is any information and statistics on total number of applicants compared to awardees for the national 4 year NROTC scholarship. If anyone has them on hand or can...
View ArticleCollege Grades Question
How's it going everyone? I was hoping that some of you fountains of knowledge would have some insight concerning what I can expect if I potentially pull 2 C's in my third semester of college. Now,...
View ArticleDid I pass CFA?
Male Basketball Throw: 63 ft Pullups: 11 Shuttle Run: 8.7 sec Situps: 76 Pushups: 60 Mile: 7:52
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 ArticleStart enlistment process, or wait for USNA?
Hello, DD is a candidate for USNA class of 2020. Application is complete, just waiting for nomination/appointment (very hopeful!). She has no interest in ROTC or the typical college route, but her plan...
View ArticleAFA vs NA - culture, experience, education
My son received a LoA from the AFA, and is anticipating a nomination shortly, but has heard nothing from the USNA, and says he would have a tough decision if he receives appointments to both the AF and...
View ArticleNominations...Applications...and the Waiting...Argh!!!
A lot has changed in the past year, and I haven't even logged into the forums in many months. That's because my trip is over....but yours is just beginning. I just wanted to pop in and give a word of...
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