Decided Against USNA

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>I received my LOA several weeks ago and was just notified that my senator and congressman have nominated me. I had visited USNA in June when school was out and loved the place. But when I returned in November, it didn't have the right feeling. It's hard to verbalize what was different, except, of course, that school was in session. But it was more than that.</p>

<p>I have wanted to be a Naval Officer for many years, and I still do, but I'll go another route. My parents are disappointed, but as my mom said, it's my decision. They know I am the one who has to want it.</p>

<p>I wish everyone who attends USNA the best.</p>

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<p>Less competition for me :) Good luck to ya!</p>

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<p>see ya in the fleet! :)</p>

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<p>Sounds like a wise decision you're making. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Kiddo- best of luck to you- no doubt a difficult decision. Hope at some point in time you will be able to verbalize what it is that failed to register on your return visit- </p>

<p>then again, a lesson to all to visit, visit and visit- as often as you can to all of your top choice schools- it can make all the difference in the world!</p>

<p>Best of luck, and do let us know where you end up!</p>

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<p>Kiddo-</p>

<p>I greatly admire your maturity in making a decision of this magnitude. You are to be commended. It could not have been easy for you, especially knowing that your parents would be disappointed. Certainly better to know now, than during Plebe summer. :-O</p>

<p>Wishing much success in your future. You will go far in life with your levelheadedness & honesty.</p>

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<p>I agree with Celtic. </p>

<p>I am sure it was a tough decision. It underlines the importance of visiting the academies.</p>

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<p>Kiddo...</p>

<p>Just because you choose not to attend the Naval Academy does not mean you cannot love Navy with all your heart...</p>

<p>Believe me....I know of that which I speak...</p>

<p>Good luck, dear heart, and God bless...you will find your right path, and only YOU know which one it is...</p>

<p>MamaSparrow</p>

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<p>I have so much respect for you for realizing that USNA is not the place for you and being mature enough to decide against attending. It must have been a tough decision to make but it highlights your maturity in realizing this now and not three weeks into plebe summer when others have been denied. Good luck in your future and I hope to see you in the fleet.</p>

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<p>kiddo
anyone with that kind of gut honesty and heart gets not only kudos in my book but a box of cookies! send me a private message...and trust me, others on this forum can vouch for my yummy cookies, eh Zaphod??? :-)</p>

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Just because you choose not to attend the Naval Academy does not mean you cannot love Navy with all your heart...</p>

<p>Believe me....I know of that which I speak...

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<p>MS... hope your daugher is absolutely LOVING Notre Dame... next to USNA, can't think of a better place to be! :)</p>