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The only thing that does worry me if that i really only have 1 year left.
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<p>But you don't. You have TWO years left.</p>
<p>Let me let you in on a little secret. Between my Sophomore and Junior year in HS, I changed schools. I did so abysmally bad my first two years that the headmaster of the new school accepted me only because the mother of my best friend (he was a student there and his mom practically ran the place) recommended me. I had horrible grades. ONE ECA, and no sports.</p>
<p>The headmaster looked me dead in the eye and said, "You want to go to the Naval Academy?" He looked at my HS transcript and sniffed, "You won't get into Queens College with this garbage. The only reason I'm letting you in is because Mrs. <name> says you can do it. I doubt it. It will be up to you to prove me wrong."</name></p>
<p>I DID.</p>
<p>I busted my a$$ for two years. Honor roll in 4 of the next 6 trimesters, Honorable Mention the other two. Clubs. Sports. Everything.</p>
<p>Most importantly: A BLAZING PASSION TO ATTEND THE ACADEMY that ANYONE within 100 miles could see. I only applied to USNA, USCGA, USAFA, and SUNY Maritime. I dropped the USAFA application (Who really wants to be a zoomie, anyway?), and drove HARD for the others.</p>
<p>Both USNA and USCGA sent me to NAPS. USNA responded first. I have no idea if I ever got into SUNY Maritime. Who cares?</p>
<p>You CAN do it, but you have to WANT it. BAD. You need to find a way to make that year in Japan work FOR you, and you CAN. For one thing, PICK UP THE LANGUAGE.</p>
<p>You say you KNOW you belong at the Academy? Good! I know that feeling well.</p>
<p>Now go out and PROVE it! If I could do it, YOU can!</p>
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