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And where a NOM is issued isn't necessarily where it is charged since there are various sources for NOM's. I don't follow that this change will result in MORE appointments from competitive districts. Since it has already been indicated total class size is staying the SAME, that would tend to...

The total size of the incoming classes for SA's is NOT changing. From a practical standpoint, I don't see this really means that much to Individual applicants. SA's advises applicants to apply to ALL NOM's for which you are eligible, the MOC NOM is NOT the only way to get a NOM. While more...

It is partly a matter of how many different places you want to discuss the same topics. Some of those so-called 'secret' parent groups are privately discussing all of the same topics openly discussed here. Also good advice to avoid posting too much specific information about your son/daughter...

Showing up at USNA on I-day and 'hoping' to get an appointment because someone else didn't show up or changed their mind is a REALLY bad idea. I don't believe the process EVER worked that way and there are some older threads talking about that. It would be awkward/embarrassing for an applicant...

Once you start the program and are a plebe @ USNA, there will be ample opportunity to learn about how 'leave' works and what is/isn't a consideration. It is only May and you indicated your uncles wedding isn't until December, so you will have plenty of time to learn how this all works.

It is probably better to start a new thread instead of adding to one from 3 yrs ago where the OP is long gone and to avoid confusion on who is replying to what. IF the original question was about bypassing the regular application process to get 'appointed' by a commanding...

I would make sure to choose individuals to write SA/MOC letters of recommendation who know enough about you to write a meaningful letter. SA's/MOC are not impressed if the main reason you chose someone was due to their title (i.e. Community leader or member of the military) when they really have...

While it is generally good advice to start working on any college application in your junior year, every college doesn't have the same requirements. USNA has typically required 'evaluations' from specific teachers which are different from a 'letter of recommendation'. Many older threads about...

Not sure there is a lot of value in focusing on the 'average' ACT score when it is only one part of all the various factors USNA considers. There are many paths to getting an appointment offer. For example, ~90% who get an appointment are varsity athletes which also implies that ~10% are not...

Well maybe false narrative to you but reality to me. I live/work in the midwest at a large company and on the hottest days of the year for the past several years, the local utility will ask all of the big industrial users to take steps to voluntarily reduce our electrical usage to help ease the...

This question surfaces every so often and part of the math depends on how you count those attending NAPS. If you applied to USNA while in h.s. and got selected for NAPS..........do you count that as 'right out of h.s.' or in the 'post h.s.' category? Many times these statistics seem to relate...

Haven't owned an EV but have driven hybrid vehicles in the past. The combination of a high capacity battery that increases range in conjunction with the typical gas engine seems like a better choice. However, 'hybrid' is also a marketing term used by various car companies so you have to know...

Many older threads on this topic. Space for parking on the Yard is VERY limited so there just isn't enough room to let everyone park there. Parking @ the stadium makes more sense. If driving onto the Yard to do a drop-off be aware your son/daughter may also have started the process by the...

MOC isn't the only way to get a NOM. Hopefully, you applied for all NOM's for which you are eligible as the SA's all recommend. USNA also does NOT tell applicants if they are 3Q so you are still in the running until the SA tells you otherwise.

The YouTube posting appears to be from an official USNA account. I would assume they are getting a LOT of questions about the dates. Hopefully, they will upload a revised video to resolve the confusion.

Many older threads about NASS & CVW. NASS is more of an outreach program where they mainly want to expose individuals to USNA who might not have otherwise considered it and takes place in the summer when USNA is not in session. CVW is more of a real inside look at how things actually work on a...

Each SA runs their own process. What WP chooses to do may/may not be exactly what USNA chooses to do. Typically USNA does NOT tell applicants if they are 3Q and based on prior threads I have seen, BGO's are not supposed to tell applicants whether or not they are 3Q. Usually on the USNA...

I think it is a good idea to create awareness in your children of the many choices relating to college and associated career opportunities. Visiting any college you are seriously considering is always a good idea. Reading college websites isn't the same things as experiencing it in person. I...

There are many different paths that can lead to an SA appointment. For example, ~90% are typically varsity h.s. athletes which implies that ~10% are not and still got an appointment. Building a 'relationship' with either your BGO (USNA) or MOC is NOT a required step in the application process...

Admissions already knows that many apply to more than one SA. IF you get appointments to more than one SA, you eventually have to decide which one you plan to attend. Once you have made your final decision, it is appropriate to decline the other appointment offers from the SA's you do not plan...