Senior (Just transferred from DoWEA Japan to California Public School - District 52)

GPA: UW 3.6, W 3.8 (AP: World, Calculus AB, Computer Science P, Physics C, English Language)

Current: AP Calc BC, AP Eng Lit, AP Bio, AP Macro/Micro, AP Gov

SAT: 1320 (waiting for aug. release)

(Just listed my bigger 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 and founder of a military club focused on military member/family welfare and support

NASS CFA: (retaking next week)

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

>> Ive moved seven times (last 13 years overseas) and noted that in my app. I lived in places that usually did not have accessible ECAs like club sports, scouts, etc.

Like if I do

Math AA SL (an IB course which basically a combination of honors pre calc and ab calc)
1 year physics
1/2 year chem
1500+ SAT

Does that meet their basic stem requirements?

female from nj going into senior year

gpa: 3.9 weighted (no unweighted)

no class rank

nhs and French honors society

varsity cheer captain four years and competition cheer for two years

jv lax three years

PAL - peers as leaders

deca judge recruitment officer

key club member (over 100 hours)

youth ministry group

REACH - town volunteer high school group at senior homes, sports games, town events

NASS & CVW

air force aim high flight academy this summer

girls state - got some city postions and appointed county positions - also did the social media

babysit

school newspaper editor and managing editor

applying to three service academies - no military in my family except for my grandpa who was a marine

camp counselor for three summers

swim instructor at ymca for over a year

sat (took four times but taking sept): 1270

act (took once retaking in sept): 25

club officer for kids who are affected by organ donation - college scholarships

Junior year: AP econ, AP computer science, AP lang, precalc, physics, honors French, honors history

senior year: AP business, AP lit, AP enviro science, AP gov, AP French, calc, science research and design

mostly As, a couple Bs, one C sophomore year in math and I retook that class outside of school and got an A

cfa (took twice and probably retaking again): pull-ups : 0 cause I didn’t know I couldn't try both, push ups: 35, shuttle run: 9. something, mile: 7:47, basketball throw: thirty something, sit ups: 60 something

I know I’m not the best candidate but I’m really trying so I want advice 💔💔

ALSO POLI SCI MAJOR

Hey guys. I sent an email ten days ago, (8 if you exclude weekends) to my admissions counselor asking a question and he still hasn’t responded (I sent a follow up email this morning) I figured I’d ask you guys. But basically for the “other school recommendation” you’re supposed to put a coach or a JROTC instructor and I don’t have either. To put it short (cause I’ve mentioned it many times before in other posts here) my school is very small and specialized and we don’t have ANY sports. I also can’t attend many sports outside of school because I get out of my last class at 5:00 and almost all recreational sports are before that. What should I do for that recommendation then? And speaking of, where can I submit something in my application saying my school doesn’t have sports, so I don’t get unfair “points” taken off for that?

Any advice for me?? Thanks guys. Go navy!

Wondering if people think less women will be applying to the academy this year because they need to cut their hair for plebe summer?

MIDN on leave, underage drinking with buddies and takes an Uber home. Driver claims he came across as threatening and files an assault charge with PD.

What should MIDN do when he gets back to the yard? Report to his CO and come clean or keep quiet? Has a lawyer working in his behalf to get this resolved.

I’m guessing if he comes clean and fesses up to what happened and tries to get ahead of this he may have some consequences to pay but may not be separated from the academy. If he keeps quiet and hopes it goes away this could come back to bite him in the ass and have more serious consequences, ie separation.

Suggestions on what to do or who to talk to first?

Thank you

Location: Texas Congressional District 22

Demographics: African American male, second generation college student

Class rank: My small, private school does not rank.

GPA: 10.6 cumulative; 11.2 junior year (W/ 11.0 scale) (My school only provides one GPA.)

Test Scores: ACT Score: 31 (34 E, 28 M, 30 R, 31 S)

Additional Coursework: I have taken AP World History Modern (10th); AP United States History (11th); AP United States Government and Politics (11th); AP European History (12th); and AP English Literature (12th).

Extracurricular Activities: I participated in organizations both inside and outside my school as the Young Men’s Service League Vice President (12), Young Men’s Service League Vice President, Communications (11); Earned over 100 hours of community service; 3 season varsity athlete in football, wrestling and track; Student Athletic Council Leadership Committee; African American Club Marketing Committee; Summer internship with Texas Supreme Court Justice.

Honors/Awards: Distinction in Leadership diploma; Texas Boys State attendee elected as County Constable and volunteered to serve on party’s Platform Committee; YMSL Superior Service Award, (10); YMSL Outstanding Service Award, (11); Wrestling: Prep State Championship quarterfinals (11), SPC Tournament 4th place (11); Track SPC qualifier 100m (11).

I am also applying for the NROTC scholarship.

CFA Scores:
Basketball throw 55ft
Pull-ups 12
Shuttle Run 8.9s
Sit-ups 63
Push-ups 75
Mile 7:49

Hello r/usna,

I’m a homeschooler and currently entering my junior year. In my early high school experience i didn’t pursue athletics nearly as hard as i should have and i have no formal athletic experience but in the last year i’ve developed an interest in track and field.

A great opportunity for homeschooled students has opened up at a local private school this year. I’m applying there for spring track and field, but i honestly have little to no knowledge of school sports and am welcoming the advice of the well-educated people here!

Is my situation too far gone having no formal athletics? Is there any way i could get into varsity from here on out? I endurance train at home for 30-45 min or so daily. Not sure if that’s enough. We have a lot of great local 5ks and a prestigious half marathon annually i will enter into this year as well. I also am applying to help coach at the local YMCA.

Here are my stats:

30+ credits so far, 4.00 UW/4.18 W GPA

Math: Alg I, Geometry, Alg II (All honors, on track for dual enrolled precalc next year)

English: Lots of literature classes including heavy writing, all honors

History: American history, Classical (Greco-Roman) history

Science: Physics w/lab, Physical Science w/lab, Chem w/lab

Foreign language: Russian I and II

Electives: Government & Economics, Current Events (honors), some basic programming/STEM engineering type courses.

Extracurriculars: I do speech and debate and i’m the youth leader of a Christian art club, as for community service i lead a homeschool Operation Christmas Child every year and collect 50-65 boxes annually, i volunteer leading little kids at VBS or art camps. I tutor middle schoolers in language arts. I freelance (paid) artwork and make logos, vector graphics, and T-shirt designs for churches, local organizations or fundraisers, and the county fair. I created a worship band for my youth group and am organizing practices/setlists.

I really hoped to get into traditional manners of leadership (like 4-H, CAP, ROTC) but those never worked with my schedule and literally the opportunities closed as soon as i asked.

I understand the importance of the SAT Math score and i’ve been improving massively on practice tests. I put in the work daily and hope to maximize the score as much as possible. I also am looking at opportunities such as Girls State or the Congressional Award to prove myself externally.

Are there any ideas to improve what i’ve got? I know it’s not a traditional profile and that i’m lacking massively in the athletics department. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thank you so much!

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.

Didn’t buy it but it’s at the stone house collective in ellicott city for whoever wants it

ACT: 33
GPA: 3.65
APs
- Physics I
- Physics C
- Bio
- Comp Sci A
- Lit
- Lang
Dual Enrollments
- American History
- World History
- Personal Finance

ECs/Accolades
- Top Wind Ensemble (Lead Player)
- Top Jazz Ensemble (Lead Player)
- Only Student to hold the title of Brass Captain for two years in school history (approx. 100 person hornline)
- AFJROTC C/1LT, Flight Leader and 2x recipient of Highest Performing Flight
- Attended Summer STEM and Summer Seminar
- 1st Degree Black Belt in Tai Kwan Do
- 4x recipient of the “Directors Award” for Band
- Recipient of the “Best Performer” award out of the entire 240 person band
- Lead Player and soloist in the Musical

CFA Scores
- 6:34 Mile
- 16 Pull Ups
- 65 Push Ups
- 98 Sit Ups
- 8.9 Second Shuttle
- 90 ft basketball throw

Extra Details
- Residing in Kansas City
- Father is a combat veteran (left as a USMC Cpl.)
- No allergies, 20/13 vision

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

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.

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.