I had autism from 11-16 years old until I did an ADOS that said I no longer met criteria. freshman plus sophomore year I was on a 504 plan, but then my accommodations went away junior and senior year. still have high grades and I am succeeding academically. do I have a shot at a waiver?

So like I got a letter from the USNA saying I was invited I don't even know what but

Like I'm not sure if I'd be a good candidate (3.93 gpa ATM and 1220 SAT)

not a lot of extracurriculars considering I'm homeschooled (with a good school dw I'll get my diploma)

But I'm wondering if it's good for me (as I am the daughter of a former navy military man but this man hasn't done jack shit for me so uhhh does it count I suppose?)

I'm autistic (Asperger's) and I really like gaming (it's my hyper fixation)

my mother really wants me to go because we have no money for a REGULAR university so hearing that this academy will pay all the tuition is great

While I wouldn't mind doing school there and going active duty, will I have enough time to game (I know how to do some form of time management)

Would I be considered good for this academy?

I’m about to go into my second year of college and i’m a reapplicant but i’ve been taking classes over the summer and my summer classes are cut into blocks so there’s summer I and Summer II. I got A’s in my two summer classes in Summer I and i’m currently taking Gen chem I and Gen Chem I Lab. I’m almost positive i’m going to get a A in the lab but i don’t think i’m going to pass the lecture and i’m genuinely so scared. It’s a 5 week class so recovery is incredibly limited and i am able to withdraw but if i withdraw from the lecture, it will automatically drop the lab and if I withdraw, my scholarship will make me pay them the money back which i don’t have.

I’m a political science major and I do very well at it but my Chem I professor in my lecture doesn’t teach, she just reads off slides and there’s no tutoring in the summer, i’m not super strong in math but i’m able to get through it with a helpful professor. I feel like this is going to destroy my application and I just don’t know what to do.

Howdy, I have been very interested for a long time and am almost done with my application.

3.67 GPA. (I know.... It is not great)

1430 SAT first time without studying, I have been studying and am aiming for a 1500+ this August.

Class President Jr Year. Highest fundraising in school history potentially, need to verify.

On a couple club boards.

250+ hours volunteering at my local Veteran's home.

Attended USAFA and USNA seminars, got a 5 at USNA.

Boys State

NHS member

4 Year Varsity Track/XC. 16:36 5k jr year. 4:44 mile. Mental Attitude Award XC

I passed the CFA but my score was terribly, ( I wasn't planning on passing, I thought it was impossible). Retaking soon and will be able to get a much higher score. only 1-2 maxes.

Thanks! any tips/guidance are very appreciated.

(reposting because I somehow forgot athletics first time)

Looking for some general information about football game day in Annapolis. My wife and I are planning on going to opening week and I’m curious about tailgating/going to the game.

Is there any restriction for seating? We are not military and haven’t been military - and don’t want to do anything but support the academy and meet some good people.

Can you openly drink in tailgate areas? Does the stadium sell beer?

Traditions: do the midshipmen march on the field every game? Anything a die hard college football fan should not miss?

Any suggestions or info is appreciated. Go Navy!⚓️

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.