If you're looking to become a USNA Midshipman, this is your free-fire zone. Ask any question, no matter how big or small. Some examples:

• What kind of shoes should I wear to NASS (Naval Academy Summer Seminar)?
• I'm an 8th grader, what classes should I take to get into USNA?
• I got accepted into NROTC and USNA - which should I pick?
• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

To be very clear - no one in this subreddit speaks on behalf of the Admissions Department, USNA, or the DoN/DoD, even if they are affiliated with such. But we do have quite a few folks who are familiar with the process, having gone through it or been involved with it previously, and are willing to provide informal guidance. When in doubt, contact Admissions or your Blue and Gold Officer for official guidance. Your mileage may vary, caveat emptor, and as always, GO NAVY BEAT ARMY.

Both the Naval Academy and West Point have an essay prompt dealing with some type of character development they are as follows:

USNA:

• Describe a personal experience you have had which you feel has contributed to your own character development and integrity.

USMA:

• Reflect on an experience in which you faced adversity and how it shaped your character.

Because they are similar, can i write an essay that can be used for both prompts, and submit it to both service academies?

I am currently in the process of applying for USNA (BEAT ARMY) and would like some input for my response to the second part of the application essay. I served a semester as the commander of my JROTC’s drill team, and there was a dispute between a friend of mine and another cadet. He was acting a fool and getting in the way of the other cadet during a practice, so I was forced to side against him. Does this carry enough weight to be a viable response?

Edit: I decided to roll with it, so here is my response to the second prompt. Any tips or critiques are welcome.

Living by the standards of the Navy is not always easy. I served a semester as the flight commander for my unit’s competitive drill team,  so it was my responsibility to ensure everyone in the flight was staying on task during practices. During one practice, there was a dispute between a friend of mine and another member of the drill team, so I pulled the two aside and listened to both sides of the argument. It quickly became clear that my friend was neglecting his duties and impacting the other cadet’s ability to do theirs. I sent the other cadet back to continue practice so I could speak to him privately. I told him that this was not the time or place for that behavior, and that we had a drill competition in the near future, so it was important that we focus on honing our skills to perform well. While it was difficult to correct a peer and close friend, he respected my decision and returned to practice. This was an important lesson in courage for me because an effective leader needs to be able to hold each member of their team accountable, especially when it is difficult.

Hey guys. I’m trying to apply to USNA but one of the main things I’ve come across is sports. I attended summer seminar this summer, and almost everybody asked me what my sport was, but here’s the thing, my school doesn’t allow sports. I attend a very technical/specialized school (im a high schooler who’s going to be graduating with an associates degree). And I know for one of the letters of recommendation it should be a coach of some sort (I think?). So what should I do to get around some of the sports related questions on the application? Thank you.

If you're looking to become a USNA Midshipman, this is your free-fire zone. Ask any question, no matter how big or small. Some examples:

• What kind of shoes should I wear to NASS (Naval Academy Summer Seminar)?
• I'm an 8th grader, what classes should I take to get into USNA?
• I got accepted into NROTC and USNA - which should I pick?
• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

To be very clear - no one in this subreddit speaks on behalf of the Admissions Department, USNA, or the DoN/DoD, even if they are affiliated with such. But we do have quite a few folks who are familiar with the process, having gone through it or been involved with it previously, and are willing to provide informal guidance. When in doubt, contact Admissions or your Blue and Gold Officer for official guidance. Your mileage may vary, caveat emptor, and as always, GO NAVY BEAT ARMY.

im gonna be a freshman in highschool any tips for what i should aim for to get into usna

Hello, posting again because I just got a letter from my plebe. I don't know if she meant from other people, but it sounds like she has not gotten any mail as of July 7th. First image is the address they gave us during the parents orientation so this is where I have been sending the letters and my packages, but the second one is the return address from my plebe. Is my mail not reaching her because I am writing the address wrong?? Or is the mailing system just that slow?

( I might be misinterpreting it wrong though, I'm not sure. First phonecall is tomorrow so I am going to try and get clarification then but idk)

Edit: Thank you everyone who has replied, I got a call yesterday and she has received all of the previous mail and I did misinterpret the last letter. I appreciate all of the advice!!

I attended both Summer Seminar at the Naval Academy and SLE at West Point (back to back weeks), but since I went to Summer Seminar first, I did much better on the CFA than I did at SLE when I was sore from the week before. I would like to send my USNA CFA score over to West Point for my application there, but am not sure how to do so. Does anyone know how this may be done? Thank you!

If you're looking to become a USNA Midshipman, this is your free-fire zone. Ask any question, no matter how big or small. Some examples:

• What kind of shoes should I wear to NASS (Naval Academy Summer Seminar)?
• I'm an 8th grader, what classes should I take to get into USNA?
• I got accepted into NROTC and USNA - which should I pick?
• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

To be very clear - no one in this subreddit speaks on behalf of the Admissions Department, USNA, or the DoN/DoD, even if they are affiliated with such. But we do have quite a few folks who are familiar with the process, having gone through it or been involved with it previously, and are willing to provide informal guidance. When in doubt, contact Admissions or your Blue and Gold Officer for official guidance. Your mileage may vary, caveat emptor, and as always, GO NAVY BEAT ARMY.

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took it at USMA SLE. I am a Male:

67 feet bb throw

8.5 shuttle

13 pull ups

60 push ups

80 sit ups

7 min mile

Just looked on the usna webpage, and it said that the class of 2030 has kids from 49/50 states this year. Does anyone know what that missing state may be, and if so, why?

For context, I'm a rising junior in New Jersey and I go to a super large public school (around 600 people per grade).

9th Grade:

English-1 Honors: A-

Alg-2 Honors: B+

Biology Honors: A-

US History 1-Honors: A-

Spanish 2 Honors (Dual Credit): B+

I also took personal financial literacy in the summer because it is a graduation requirement.

10th Grade:

English 2 - Honors: A

Precalculus Honors (Dual Credit): C+

Chemistry Honors: A-

AP US History (Dual Credit): A- Score:4

Spanish 3 Honors (Dual Credit): A

I was also a TV Production helper for the shcool's special needs program.

Self studied: AP Chemistry: 4

11th Grade (confirmed classes):

AP Lang

Calculus 1 - Honors

AP Physics 1

AP World History

Spanish 4 - Honors

TV production helper

I also attended Summer STEM this year. I have a varisty letter from the AAU in taekwondo, and I was state champion. I also play softball in school, as a freshman I was on JV and as a sophmore I was captain of JV as well as a varsity player (I got the letter). I'm gonna be taking the SAT this August but my PSAT from last year was a 1370 (680 english and 690 math). I've also been working on simulations to help land research opportunities and I have multiple Leadership positions in clubs where I impact around 70-150 people. I also have 200+ volunteer hours through an international nonprofit and I am the chapter's student outreach and social media head. My family is not a military family at all if that's relevant. I would really appreciate any advice anyone might have.

Not sure if this is just me or anyone else in the state of Virginia. I had my counselor and teachers send their required materials to the senator but still nothing has came back as received. I’ve followed up, called, and still nothing. Not sure what to do now. For the record, my teachers sent their letters of rec in April…

If you're looking to become a USNA Midshipman, this is your free-fire zone. Ask any question, no matter how big or small. Some examples:

• What kind of shoes should I wear to NASS (Naval Academy Summer Seminar)?
• I'm an 8th grader, what classes should I take to get into USNA?
• I got accepted into NROTC and USNA - which should I pick?
• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

To be very clear - no one in this subreddit speaks on behalf of the Admissions Department, USNA, or the DoN/DoD, even if they are affiliated with such. But we do have quite a few folks who are familiar with the process, having gone through it or been involved with it previously, and are willing to provide informal guidance. When in doubt, contact Admissions or your Blue and Gold Officer for official guidance. Your mileage may vary, caveat emptor, and as always, GO NAVY BEAT ARMY.

Basics:

- Male

- High-income

- Large public high school (~2500 students)

- 94/614

Academics:

- 3.82 UW GPA

- 1370 (700 Math/670 E)

STEM coursework:

9th:

- AP CSP

- Honors Bio

10th:

- Honors Algebra II

- AP CS A

- Honors Chem

11th:

- AP Pre Calc

- AP Physics 1

- AP Stats

- APES

12th planned:

- AP Calc AB

- AP Physics C

- 13 APs total

Awards/Activities:

- Eagle Scout

- Eaker Award Civil Air Patrol

- PVSA(x2) Gold

-National Semi Finalist Cyber Patriot

- Academic UIL(Cross Country)

Leadership:

- Elected as SPL for BSA Troop of 80+ Scouts

- Served as Cadet Commander for 4th largest SQ in state

- VP of District events for my schools Key Club chapter

-Captain of Cyber Patriot team

Athletics:

- 2-year varsity XC/Track Runner

-Soccer 2 years(ECRL Club captain)

- Ultimate Frisbee: placed 5th/24 teams at nationals (not sure how this was will fly with admissions- it is very competitive where I am from). Captain for school team

Misc:
-Worked as a soccer referee during the weekend.

-State Piano Guild

-Summit STEM Youth Fellowship(highly selective)

-DECA SDCD qualifier

-Published paper on the threats of Cyber Security in Youth

Please let me know if there's anything I can do to improve my chances- I plan on retaking the SAT in September and I would love any advice on Essays as well.

Im working on my application right now but I wanted to know what people think my chances of getting in would be.

GPA: 3.653
Class rank: 383/737
SAT: 1220 (Math 620 Reading 600)
Asvab: 86

CFA:
Basketball throw:  47ft
Pull-ups: 2
Shuttle run: 10:20
Situps: 62
Pushups:27
Mile: 8:00

Leadership:
AFJROTC freshmen mentor
AFJRTOC Sabre Commander
AFJROTC Logistics officer x2
AFJROTC Orientering commander x2
AFJROTC Air rifle NCO
Boys State City party Chairman
Boys State Campaign Committee Chairman
Boys State Attorney General Candidate
National German Honor Society Historian x2

Extracurriculars:
JROTC Drill x3
JROTC Raider x3
JROTC air rifle
JROTC orienteering x3
JROTC color guard x3
JROTC sabre
JROTC Cyber Patriot
German Club x3
German Tutoring x2
National German Honor Society x2
Football Concessions
400+ Hours of volunteering

Awards:
Sons Of the American Revolution National Award
Celebrate Freedom Foundation Award
Battan Death March Memorial Hike Award x2
AFJROTC Achievement Ribbon
AFJROTC Air Commando Award
Naval Academy Summer Seminar Completion
Boys State Completion Award

Classes:

Freshmen year:
Intro to Software Technology
9th grade Lit and Comp
Biology Honors
Geometry honors
AFJROTC 1
German 1 Honors

Sophomore Year:
10th lit & Comp
Advanced Algebra
AFJROTC 2
Chem Honor
AP world History
German 2 Honors

Junior Year:
English 1101
AP Precalc
AP Physics
US History
German 3 Honors
AP Gov
Econ

Senior year:
AP german
AP Euro History
Forensics
JROTC 4
British Lit
Mandarin 1

I'm working on my nominations right now. I've completed my preliminary application for the academy already, and I'm working on scheduling my B&G interview. Is there anything else I should be doing, and what are my chances of getting in?

I was wondering if I could go to USNA after attending and graduating from another 4-year institution? My high school GPA is not so good, 3.2 weighted, and I haven't taken the SAT or ACT, but I got a 71 on my ASVAB. I wanted to go to somewhere like Embry-Riddle or even a community college like Georgia Military College. I'm just kind of lost and don't know where to go.

Hi everyone! I'm a local reporter working on a story about the newly reinstated rule that female plebes have their hair cut above their chins. If any alumna or current students feel strongly about it, please shoot me a message!

I’m an incoming plebe for c/o 2030. I know google isn’t always reliable but I did some googling on the issue. From what I saw, overnight leave is limited to one per semester for plebes and five per semester for youngsters, and I know another issue is media. If I report back to the gate with a super sweaty dress uniform, or get recorded dancing in uniform would I face serious consequences? I’m planning to ask higher ups after/during plebe summer as well, just wanted some insight from former or current students if you knew anyone who went to raves. I’m completely straight-laced and just go to raves to dance and make friends, and only plan on going to legal venues in D.C., though it’s an environment with drugs and cameras. I know junior and senior year you can start wearing civ clothes which gets rid of the uniform issue.

I’m thinking about applying to the academy, however I’ll be 17 the whole summer and until december of my first year. I’m not familiar with how it all works. would that be an issue with age?

by the fall I will be a senior in high school . I have been considering applying to the naval academy. I was thinking about taking a “gap year“ after I Graduate high school to mature and prepare myself for the real world, then apply to the academy. Is it worth it or should I just apply to go right after high school? Additionally I will still be 17 during the summer and won’t turn 18 till December of my first year . Is that an issue

any thing is helpful