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For Incoming Plebe Candidates (new students): -Expect to receive via snail mail a "Logging-In Book" which extensively covers what to do and more, generally early May time frame. Older versionsc can be found on this forum. -Big ticket items: have current Passport/TWIC card/possible wisdom teeth...

My DS is currently an upper classman at USMMA and an athlete. He also tutors the "plebe killers." His feedback has been that there are many variables that go into students being set-back or disenrolled, but if a student takes advantage of the academic support and uses time wisely, obtaining that...

Having watched my DS go through the app process (minus needing a waiver), I'd recommend completing everything in your portal that is in your control. That way, when your waiver hopefully comes through, admissions is not waiting on some other item needed for your application to be deemed...

Ah yes, thank you for that correction! Also adding Military Sealift Command (MSC) to the list.

If you're researching KP, please take a deep dive into the many options that grads have and also the very important service obligation. Options: Sail on a US flagged commercial vessel Go Active Duty, Any Branch Go Reserves, Any Branch Go ANG, Any Branch Go NOAA Go Peace Corps Work ashore or...

I can vouch for two more LOAs received.

I'm not advocating to stop the grind once accepted; the pedal has to remain fully pressed in order to get that coveted USMMA diploma. I have a Mid there, and (I'm almost afraid to say it) is doing well in the academics. The context is this...I have a close family member who attended another FSA...

Maybe a new academic provost will do a deep dive into the perplexing and yet accepted high attrition rate of USMMA. Students and those supporting them work their a**es off to secure an appointment to KP; you'd think more would be done by the Academy to then actually keep them there. It's a...

Some suggestions for applicants (and their families)...Learn as much as you can about future careers in the commercial maritime industry, even at this stage. Maybe now seems too early because you are focused on getting accepted, but this industry is complex with many variables and constantly...

Great questions. I'm a Veteran and a parent of a current USMMA Mid. USMMA's curriculum model is very challenging, maybe more so than the other FSAs, because the four years of academics are squeezed into three with the remaining year being spent at sea in their 3/C and 2/C years. The Sea Year...

Sharing a few observations/opinions/suggestions as a newbie Kings Point parent after watching these last few months unfold... -Identify your weaknesses as an outsider now, and whatever they are, work to improve or negate the issues prior to entering the start of Indoc. If you need to improve...

For what it's worth... https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-value-colleges/

http://www.kingspointsentry.com/ If you're following the current sea year pause and want to stay up-to-date, "friend" this blog written by a dedicated KP alum and attorney.

Currently, I'm a parent of a KP plebe and the emphasis on education of future applicants imo is critical for the Academy. There are areas where parents can volunteer on behalf of the school while staying in their lane:)