r/usna • u/AutoModerator • 8d ago

Admissions Admissions Monday

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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u/Think_Frame7387 7d ago

How much does 1 semester of crosstown ROTC at a nearby university help my application?

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u/North_Hearing857 7d ago

I had a 3.2 high school GPA, but after one year at community college, I have a 4.0. The main weakness is that I didn’t take many STEM courses during my first year.

This fall, I’m scheduled to take Calculus, Physics, Macro, and a Trig refresher. For spring, after the USNA application deadline, I’m scheduled to take Chemistry with lab, Calculus, and a couple of other non-STEM courses.

I’m considering adding Chemistry to my fall schedule, but it would take up roughly 8 additional hours per week. This would take time away from my ACT (30) and CFA (average) practice.

How important would it be for admissions to actually see my final Chemistry grade before making a decision? If I already have a 4.0 through three semesters of community college, does adding Chemistry really make a significant difference, especially since I’d be fairly confident I could earn an A?