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As it seems this is almost a mandatory thread for all new people and many other join in the fun I might as well. I'm a 10th grader currently in an arts school for writing. My GPA is 3.6, I have all As and am taking all honors classes (granted two of them last marking period were only 90% but...

What are my chances of acceptance into a military academy? Here is a basic run down of me up until my current junior year. 3 time varsity football player - Defensive Player of the year Award, District Player of the year award, many all star selections, will be team captain my senior year, hold...

Hi Everyone, I'll be doing AFROTC next year (or hopefully attend USAFA) and I was wondering how to approach my end goal of becoming an intelligence officer. I have a deep interest in foreign affairs and political science but economics seems to be my strongest and most passionate subject. I've...

Hello! Applicant from Texas here. Got nominations from extremely competitive Congressional district in DFW and one from Senator Cornyn. I know there's no way of telling but just want some helpful advice with my chances. ACT- 33 composite (math-31 english-34 ) Class rank- 2/192 Awards- AP...

I have had the honor of recently being notified that I have both received a nomination and appointment to attend USNA class of 2021. I see this as a huge blessing but the more I research the Naval Academy, the more negative perspectives and opinions I come into contact with. I have also received...

Hello, I have applied for the AROTC 4-year Nursing Scholarship and I have my interview with a PMS on Monday. Here are my credentials: 3.6 Unweighted//3.85 Weighted GPA 1300 SAT (650 M/650 CR&W) Co-Captain of Varsity Cheerleading Four AP classes with 4 on all exams Member of National Honor...

Hello everyone, I am a senior mechanical engineering student and 1/C midshipman on a 2 yr side load scholarship. Up until recently, I had dreams of serving as a nuclear officer onboard a submarine. However, I desperately want to drop out of NROTC as soon as possible. My grandmother (who...

Hello, I'm a high school grad of 2016 planning on applying to the Air Force Academy for the class of 2021 and was curious how to improve my application. I'm aware that I can't just improve my chances in a matter of weeks, but I'm curious about ways to improve my application immediately and ways...

I was a member of the USMMA class of 2020, right around 1 st tri midterms of this (plebe) year, I got injured, had surgery on my knee and got set back. I’m at home now, healing and will be taking classes at a local college to get some ancillary credits finished (calc, chemistry, English, econ...

I just finished my first draft of the first essay response on the NROTC Marine option application. Looking for any improvements for the essay. Be honest with this, don't beat around the bush, I'd appreciate it a lot. 1. Discuss your reasons for wanting to become a Marine Officer. Specifically...

Hello whoever this may concern, I am very interested in getting an NROTC scholarship so I may attend college, serve my country, and use the Marines as a major stepping stone into my ultimate goal of becoming a DEA Special Agent. I would like advice on other things you, the readers, would...

So, I head out to BMT on September 13. After BMT I plan on preparing myself to be a competitive LEAD applicant. In high school, I was an exchange student for a year, which caused my GPA to drop. I graduated with a 3.3. I did a year of college before enlisting and ended with a 2.6. How can I...

Hello, This is my first time posting on this forum so excuse me if I am negligent toward any particular nuance when creating new threads. I failed to get into WP class of 2020, or even receive my second step kit, due to my SAT score in math, and as an incoming freshmen to my local University I...

I've seen a few really insightful threads with some really great advice on preparing for Plebe Summer, but I would be incredibly grateful if we could get some of this information (and hopefully more) in one place for others (like me) who will be joining the Class of 2020 this June. Of course...