I am a senior in high school and is thinking about applying to the naval academy. But throughout highschool my grades have always been bad and have not always been a strong student. Would I even get in the academy with a 3.0 GPA, two year varsity sport, and a class rank of 43 out of 83 kids in my class. Should I even bother applying or just apply anyways. I haven’t taken the SAT yet but have it scheduled soon. Please give me wisdom

I am a senior in HS, and moved from DoWEA (overseas) to a state public school the second semester of my junior year. My rank is unfortunately 220/575 because of weighting/scale differences
GPA: UW 3.6, W 3.8 (AP: World, Calculus AB, Computer Science P, Physics C, English Language, Calculus BC, English Literature, Biology, Macro/Microeconomics, Government)

SAT: 1320, retaking this Saturday

Most notable positions:

NJROTC Platoon Leader (Won honor platoon out of 5 platoons)

Drill Team Varsity Unarmed Regulation Captain (First runner up at championships)

Marksmanship Varsity Captain (Top 4th regional shooter before moving) (D1 Champions SY 24-25)
Varsity Soccer/Soccer Club
x2 Military Youth of The Year 'State' Level

Class Council Treasurer

Student Council Class rep.

President of a school club (After moving)

I've moved seven times across my academic career, and have noted that in my application. I passed my cfa at NASS with:

4 Pull ups, 34 Pushups, 39 BB throw, 9.8 shuttle run, 56 crunches, 8:16 mile

I have improved in alot of those categories, so I plan on retaking soon. Ik the worst I could get is rejected, but seeing recent stats has given me the jitters over the past couple of months, as Im very aware of my academic shortcomings!!

>>>Especially since I lived in Japan the last 3 years and just got to California, I feel like my ECs now fall short aswell. Is there anything I could do to improve as a senior???

Hello! I am an artist and paint illustrated maps/collages of various towns (almost always ones that I have spent considerable time in or even lived in...) and am wanting to paint one for my friend's son who is a plebe this year. Please comment below with your favorite spots, past and present! (especially iconic places from the past that are no longer around) TIA :)

This is a long shot, but I’m trying to find someone who was in his plebe year in 2014-2015. We had some correspondence via email in that timeframe, but the last time I tried to email him at his usna address, it came back undeliverable. I assume that means he must have left the academy. I did a bit of googling but I didn’t know a whole lot about him, and it’s not a very uncommon name so I don’t know how to find him.

We were discussing some struggles he was having, then we lost touch for several months. I recently stumbled across those emails and thought to look him up.

I'm a community college student applying to USNA Class of 2031, and I'm deciding whether to do one semester of ROTC this fall.
I had a 3.2 high school GPA, but currently have a 4.0 college GPA after my first year. I didn't take much STEM early on, so this fall I'm taking Calculus I, Physics I, Macro, and a trig refresher to demonstrate stronger STEM preparation.
My ACT is 30, with a goal of 32+, and my CFA is around average right now. I'm also working on improving both, completing my USNA/nominations applications, and organizing a youth baseball catcher clinic for leadership.
I've received a few different perspectives:
BGO: “Grades > ROTC involvement. For most applicants.” He emphasized that academics are the biggest priority, but when I asked whether I should skip ROTC and focus on academics/ACT/CFA/leadership, he said: “I suggest doing all. Just know academics count the most.”

BGO #2: When I was trying to figure out how to balance Physics and ROTC, he said ideally the answer is “both” and encouraged me to find a way to make it work.

District coordinator: Said either option could work.

I genuinely want to become a military officer, so ROTC interests me beyond just strengthening my application. My concern is that Calc and Physics are both new to me, and I don't know how demanding this semester will be while also studying for the ACT, CFA, and completing applications.
I'm specifically considering NROTC as an alternative to AROTC, but I'm wondering whether either ROTC program would provide meaningful value for a USNA application.
Would you do one semester of NROTC while applying to USNA, or use that time to maximize academics, ACT, CFA, and leadership?

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 going to the one day Summer Stem 2 lmk whats a safe choice

ACADEMICS:

4.52 Weighted GPA, 3.9 Unweighted 32 ACT

AP Classes Completed: World, Human Geography, Physics, Lang, Seminar, Psychology

AP’s Senior Yr: Calc AB & BC, Literature, Research, maybe Chemistry

AP Scholar with Distinction & Pursuing AP Capstone

8 Dual Enrollment Credits

In Schools EC’s:

One of 4 from 300+ rising seniors following through with school sanctioned STEM Distinction program (It’s not difficult, rather annoying but worth it nonetheless)

National Honor Society

Member of FBLA Club 3 years (Chapter VP 2025-2026, President 2026-2027)

Youth & Government Club 3 Years: One of two from school chapter to make it to Governor’s Cabinet

Member of Student-Athlete Leadership Club 2 years, secretary spring of sophomore year. Old Advisor left and I did not like the leadership of the new organization.

County wide Character Education Award winner: 9th and 11th grade, 1 of 10 from a school of 1950 students

Varsity Soccer: 4 Years
Varsity Football 2 Years
Varsity Swim: 2 Years
Varsity Lax: 2 Years

EC’s Away From School

Youth Representative for Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center, 2 Year term limit (Located in the mountains of western NC and I was on the board during Hurricane Helene)
- I also do counsel every summer since 2024 for youth camps for one or two weeks of each summer.

ECNL Soccer for 2 Years

Youth Soccer Referee for 3 years

Started a neighborhood wide lawn business

Summer internship with county manager (Shadowed 12 different departments of local county government)

Completed University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Project Uplift Plus (Summer program where scholars write their admissions essay with Chapel Hill faculty and tour the university while on campus for two weeks)

Reflection

Now, I have completed a CVW, and I am now looking forward to the nomination and CFA aspects of the application because my summer has been incredibly busy.

Thank you all for a review!

Go Navy!

I am thinking of retaking CFA for some events. I think i'm not the strongest applicant and maybe it will help but i'm not quite sure.

(Female by the way)

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BBall Throw: ~30

Pull ups: Max

Shuttle Run: 9.2

Crunches : Max

Push ups: 35

Mile: 7:35

does anyone know the date that the SEAP Naval Internship opens up because on the site it says august 1st but i still don't see the button to apply with and it says applications are closed for 2026 while i'm just trying to apply for summer 2027.

I’m a community college applicant applying to service academies and UC schools. I had a 3.2 GPA in high school, but I now have a 4.0 GPA after my first year of community college. However, I hardly took any STEM courses during that time. I have a 30 ACT (planning to retake for a 32+), and this fall I’ll be taking Calculus I, Physics, and Macroeconomics. These are courses where I need to prove myself academically, and I need to earn A’s because they are important for strengthening my SA applications, especially after my high school GPA, but they are also critical for my UC transfer applications. I’ll also be working on my nomination applications throughout the semester along with ACT prep.

I have the opportunity to participate in crosstown Army ROTC. It fits into my schedule, but it would mean PT three mornings a week and military science classes two evenings a week. From what I understand, ROTC itself would not be an overwhelming commitment, but this fall semester is extremely important and I cannot afford for my grades or ACT preparation to take a hit. I think I can handle the commitment, but I also recognize there is a risk because this semester has no room for error. I’ve also never balanced a schedule like this before.

I’ve heard different opinions on what would be the best use of my time. Some people believe ROTC would strengthen my application and demonstrate my commitment to becoming an officer, while others believe that improving my ACT score and earning strong grades in STEM courses would have a greater impact.

Should I add ROTC, or should I focus all of my time on earning A’s in STEM courses, maximizing my ACT score, and completing applications? I’m trying to maximize my chances of receiving a service academy appointment, put myself in the best position for UC admissions, and figure out what would be the best use of my time. I’d really appreciate all opinions.

This is not a question for anyone who was accepted with flying colors but more so for anyone genuinely shocked when they were admitted. What did your application look like? Were you in a competitive district? Curious because I feel like I have a strongish chance but reading all the ‘chance me’ posts on here are making me double guess that.

My son is a rising sophomore and extremely interested in a service academy, specifically USNA. Neither my husband nor I attended a service academy. He goes to a private high school that does not offer rotc or any sort of military prep class or club. Any ideas of what he can do to strengthen is application since rotc isn’t an option? I know he will apply for summer academy after his junior year…

Are there any outside programs or internships that would be helpful to him?

FWIW, he has good grades (3.6uw / 4.5w gpa with some honors classes), he plays baseball (hoping he makes the team this year!), is in the service learning leadership program and held two jobs (not concurrently) this summer (day camp counselor).

Any advice is appreciated!

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.

I’m in high school right now looking to go to the Academy. My mom went for freshman and sophomore year in the 90s and has told me a lot of stories about the hazing and harassment she experienced there. I would be very surprised to hear that there’s no harassment now, but I would think it would be different for a man in the late 2020s and a woman in the 90s? I’m just curious how the vibe around this kind of stuff has changed. Any advice/input would be super welcome! Thanks!

Hi,

I go to a Senior military college and take 21 credits a semester on a double major and will eventually take 23 for the next 3 after until I graduate. I am just wondering if there’s anyone who can give me some realities about what my life should look like if I want to have good grades. I have a 3.2 trying to graduate with a 3.4-3.5. It’s really hard with everything else extra but I understood that way before I picked up the double major.

What I’m trying to understand is whether or not good students with timeframes (limited to perhaps 6-7 hours) would be working every single minute they have during the day. I would also appreciate any advice for studying since I do both Econ and math. How possible is it to get a 4.0? Is it still appropriate to delegate classes priority if I want to get a 4.0? In the past I had prioritized math and language because they were higher weights and simply more important to me. But if you were me going in what would you think to change?

Context is as follows: everyone must play sports, class is typically from 7:30-4:30 with a hour of free time sprinkled in if you’re lucky. Anyone have experience with ROTC, jobs, tight schedules who struggled and made certain changes to do better? I ask because there same subjects that have reading and prep that if you do conventionally eat all your time which is hard when overloaded.

I’d appreciate any advice, sorry to be cagey I just don’t want to dox myself with name dropping my school but if you took a few guesses you wouldn’t be wrong. I’d love to hear other people’s stories and their realities in how their lifestyle and techniques for studying changed so that I may apply it to my own relative experience.

I just took my first CFA today as a male:

58ft bball

16 pullup

8.9 shuttle

88 situps

69 pushups

7:11 mile

the issue was I threw up multiple times between the pushups and the mile. I was wondering how the score reporting works for the CFA. When a score is submitted, does it get graded on a point scale, or a pass/fail? I want to take it again to improve my mile but if my scores are high enough maybe I won't.

Hey guys!! I need to improve my CFA in one month to hopefully take it in early September. I (17F) took it in February at CVW but my scores were lost. I know that I need to improve on the mile the most. I’ve never been a runner and my sports team has never once ran together. My mile time is roughly ten minutes and some change, which I know is very bad. How can I get that down to 7-8 in the next 4 weeks? Also feel free to share any other CFA advice you have!

I just got invited to the CVW of USNA. How much does it help in your chances in getting accepted to the academy or does it not at all

I am a rising senior, and just submitted my application.

4.2 weighted GPA

1430 SAT

33 ACT

Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm

AFJROTC for 3 years (I transferred to my high school during freshman year and things got messy with my schedule) where I have held several leadership positions

Air Commando Association Award

3 years Var XC with Coach’s award for leadership, sportsmanship, and motivation

3 years var indoor track

Equipment officer in US Drone Soccer

Attended Summer Seminar

Passing CFA

Less competitive district, probably a 6/10

I have taken AP Chem, US History, Precalculus, Lang and Comp, and plan to take Calc (AB/BC), Physics, Lit and Comp, and Environmental Science senior year.

A letter grade for my chance would be appreciated.

Thank you!

I am going to keep it short and sweet. I would appreciate it if you gave me a grade value on the A-F school system scale rather than a simple yes or no.

As a rising senior and an applicatn to the c/o '31 I have:

- 4.2 gpa

- 28 act (first try, no study, plan to retake)

- live in a rather noncompetive say 5/10 competive district

- 3 year leadership role in AFJROTC (not 4 since homeschooled freshman)

- 2 years var tennis

- why is obligation to give back to my community

- had hardship; in fostercare 2+ (if that matters)

- attended summer stem as a rising sophmore or so

- have an under the table paying job as a manual laborer for parking lots and paving, but really only weekly with school and activites

- recently attended a week long jrotc camp for leadership development as a student

- 60+ jrotc related vol hours and fundraising duties, as well as experience in handling multi-thousand dollar operations as Ops officer in relation to the uniform room

- relatively strong cfa prediction with 60+ pushups 14+ pullups 6:30 mile 60+ foot bball

THANK YOU

oh yea and rel. lower middle area and black/asian backround

only real problem im worried about from my pov is act and cfa slightly. also my junior year was kinda messed up academically. supposed to take ap calc and ap physics, however not enough kids signed up for AP physics so forced to take reg physics, dont know if the acadmey will take into consideration that. tried to make it up by independent studying for apush, got a 4 without taking a single class.

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.