<p>1) When it says "vision must be correctable to 20/20" what does that mean? Does that mean that in order to apply without a waiver, your vision must be 20/20 without contacts or glasses whatsoever? Or does it mean that your vision is absolutely awful?
2) What is the deadline date to get all application parts in? It said on the website March 1st. Is that correct, or was I reading something different, because that seems late compared to other schools.</p>
<p>while not an authority...</p>
<p>1) i think it means that if you don't have perfect vision, there has to be a certain method (i.e. glasses, lazers, etc) that would correct your vision to 20/20. some people have abnormalities, such as being born blind, that would prevent a person from ever having correctable vision.</p>
<p>2)That deadline is probably correct, but you wouldn't want to turn in your stuff that late anyway because with less slots available then (since slots are disappearing as we speak) it will be harder to get in if you complete your application near the deadline.</p>
<p>someone please correct me if i am wrong.</p>
<p>Thanks! How long does the average application process take, from start to finish?</p>
<p>1) Correctable to 20/20 means that if your vision is not already perfect then it must be 20/20 with glasses or contacts--you CANNOT have laser or other correction (RK, PRK, LASIK, LASEK, etc). Having these procedures done before entering the academy are disqualifying.</p>
<p>2) All high school applicants must apply by January 31st of their senior year at the very latest. However, you must first have a nomination from your congressman or some other source in order to be considered for an appointment. In most cases you must start this process in the spring of your junior year, and nominations are made by November/December of senior year. In your case it's really too late for this year (2011), but you should start applying for 2012 in April (nominations) and the summer (actual application). </p>
<p>3) The process usually lasts from the spring of your junior year until you get an appointment (generally Dec-April senior year). Hope this helps!
Good luck!</p>
<p>To quote my BGO, get your application into USNA as soon as possible. While it may be possible to get an appointment based on an application submitted in March, you'll have to walk on water to get one of the few slots left unfilled. Many students, myself included, got their applications in by mid September. Also, don't forget about nominations. Deadlines to apply vary by congressional district, and are usually in October.</p>
<p>hockeygirl07</p>
<p>UR a little late to the party. U'll need that nomination. Something of a challenge at this late date. Most "regular" noms are closed at this time. You can still qualify for supe nom if u bring "special" talents- such as recruited athlete or legacy. In order to qualify for such noms u will not only probably have to walk on water but walk thru walls.</p>
<p>Good Luck</p>
<p>While it is not the usual way to gain entrance into an Academy, it can be done. Case in point, our son decided January 5 that he DID want to apply. Told him it was too late, but would check about nominations. Long story short, our representative had already held his interviews, just had not announced yet and said if we wanted to fill out all of the paperwork over the weekend, he would grant an interview. Our son worked like a dog writing essays, getting the letters of recommendation, etc and on the following Tuesday was given a nomination. A month later he received an appointment. Start to finish, just about a month. That course of action is NOT RECOMMENDED but does show there are always exceptions.</p>
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1) When it says "vision must be correctable to 20/20" what does that mean? Does that mean that in order to apply without a waiver, your vision must be 20/20 without contacts or glasses whatsoever? Or does it mean that your vision is absolutely awful?
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<p>Basic eligibility for entrance to the Naval Academy is normal vision (20/40 or correctable to 20/20). That means that if your vision is worse than 20/40 it must be correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contacts.</p>
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<p>Understand that the SAs have many more "parts" than most college applications. In addition to the letters of rec and your essay, you must complete a personal interest inventory, do your CFA (fitness test), get your medical exam, etc. </p>
<p>However, as those above have said, it's not the USNA deadline as much as the MOC deadlines that drive the process. While some Congressfolk may accept late applications, in our area it simply doesn't happen. </p>
<p>If you haven't started this year, I think you need seriously to consider whether you want to try to throw something together for this year and take your chances on picking up a nom or wait until the Class of 2012, when you'll have plenty of time to get everything done orderly, logically, and thoroughly. It probably depends on where you live and the strength of your record. </p>
<p>(BTW, I'm happy for the candidate who got the nom at the last minute from his MOC. However, I feel very sorry for the person who did everything right and had the nom -- although didn't know it -- and got it yanked at the last moment. I believe that deadlines exist for a reason and would say that virtually all MOCs honor those deadlines except possibly in a few low population states/districts where they simply have insufficient qualified candidates and thus may be willing to take late applications. At least, I hope that's the case.)</p>
<p>^^^^ second the sentiments posted above....</p>
<p>hockeygirl:
most applicants have started this process by junior year- you will even find those that got the wheels turning even before that. Paperwork to the USNA is due by 1/31..... most MOC have closed out requests for nominations for the upcoming class.... </p>
<p>despite what was posted above, most recruited athletes are recruited in Junior year....most will commit by Sept/Oct of Senior year, depending on sport and national NCAA signing date.... so don't think the recruited athlete thing applies to what you are asking....</p>
<p>as for low representation states, that is entirely feasible, depending on where you are living.... there are some MOC districts with constituents that have ever even heard of the USNA! Imagine! :eek:</p>
<p>The advice to get something else in line for this year, with consideration for applying for the USNA Class of 2012 seems very, very reasonable....</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>USNA1985,
If you are referring to my post, fear not, nobody had their nomination yanked. As is the case with most MOC's, his was a slate type of nomination process. Since there was not a full slate, it did not affect anyone else's chances. Furthermore, he did receive a nomination, but eventually received an appointment to USMAPS.</p>
<p>I agree with the sentiment, however. I know of an acquaintance whose son was so blindly competitive that he applied for a nomination, received an appointment and then promptly turned it down, never having any intention of attending the academy, just to be able to say that he did it. THAT is the person I feel sorry for.</p>
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If you are referring to my post, fear not, nobody had their nomination yanked. As is the case with most MOC's, his was a slate type of nomination process. Since there was not a full slate, it did not affect anyone else's chances.
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<p>Glad to hear it. In my geographic area, things are so competitive that I can't imagine there ever being an unfilled slate. I do realize there are districts in the country with fewer residents and/or less interest in USNA where this could happen. Very happy things worked out for your son and am equally happy that no one else was disenfranchised in the process.</p>
<p>To clarify part of hockeygirl's question, is the 'correctable to 20/20' requirement referring to application without a waiver, or with a waiver? I've heard so many different things on this that I've forgotten what it actually was.</p>
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To clarify part of hockeygirl's question, is the 'correctable to 20/20' requirement referring to application without a waiver, or with a waiver? I've heard so many different things on this that I've forgotten what it actually was.
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<p>If a candidate's vision is worse that 20/40, it needs to be correctable to 20/20 and will require a medical waiver. If the vision is not correctable the candidate will be medically disqulaified.</p>