<p>i was tryin to write my nomination essay but i am havin some trouble with the beggining. how should it start and what should be included...</p>
<p>billygoat’s gruff …</p>
<p>once upon a time…</p>
<p>[only kidding!]</p>
<p>Dear Sir/Ma’am,
My name is Eric and I want to attend the United States Naval Academy. Since the age of [insert age] I have had one burning desire, and that is to be an Officer in the United States Navy. I have the necessary attributes to be a successful Midshipman at the Academy [name a few] and would appreciate your support. etc, etc, etc…</p>
<p>now don’t copy that. But think about why you want to do this, what brought about this burning desire, and sell that story to the MOC so you can get him as entheusiatic about YOUR chances at USNA as you are!</p>
<p>PS…
when you get that all written down, give it to a minimum of 5 “adults” to read over. Ask them…“if you never met me, and all you knew about me was from this piece of paper, what would this say about me?” </p>
<p>be open to change it as needed.</p>
<p>Make sure one of the “5” is your english teacher. Not only will they help you gramatically, but reading it may get them psyched in your application as well, and when the time comes you are going to need a letter of recommendation from them!</p>