<p>Don't take anything to I Day.</p>
<p>Your appointment and your vaccination record. The LESS the better--they take it all anyways!</p>
<p>its so sad to see the same old men constantly bickering to win the tiniest point...shakes head....</p>
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<p>What? And that comment helps this forum how? "old men" "sweetheart" not exactly to respectful of others...</p>
<p>Anyway, You all will get your permit to report sometime in April. It will have lots of paperwork and an instruction booklet for reporting. It will give you details down to the number and style of undergarments to report with. Your mom will go out and buy you all new bright white garments and they will all be returned to her - never worn, never unpacked on PPW. Moral of the story - show up with report papers, ID, shot record although that may not help lessen the chance of getting all of your shots again :) cell phone with charger well marked with your name and wearing your running shoes. Nothing more unless you want to please your mother! Also do not take anything even if on the list that you would not want to lose, that includes what you are wearing in. You know that favorite shirt - well it just might go missing along with the brand new electric razor you just bought for Plebe summer. The bowels of Bancroft have been known to take in items to never be seen again. The detailers will return your cell phone to you, fully charged for you to make the 3 (typically at least over the past few years) call you get during Plebe Summer. The dates and times of those calls will be given to the parents and posted on the Academy Web site so parents will know when to be home or expect the call. Plebes will not have a clue as to when that privilege will occur.</p>
<p>dont take anything. this past summer, a lot of my classmates reported with all that crap they tell you to bring, only to have it taken away and never seen again. the only thing that might be good (and this depends on if your company allows it) would be some white compression shorts (underarmour style) if you are a guy. everything will truly be given to you. you dont need anything aside from your paperwork</p>
<p>why do they ask to take things you dont need?</p>
<p>I'm in!!! Got the unofficial nomination from my senator's academy aide today. Super Excited :)</p>
<p>We can feel the love! And your EXCITEMENT!:D</p>
<p>So very happy as your life's dream and one of the most extraordinary of life's journeys begins for you! As always, stay healthy, don't quit in your HS work, keep those push-ups mounting. :p</p>
<p>CONGRATULATIONS! GO NAVY!! :cool:</p>
<p>Congrats, zanerdude! The class of 2012 can't wait for your I-day to get here!</p>
<p>LOL You got that right, 2012Mom? !</p>
<p>From the depths of the Dark Ages, the agonizing cries ring out:
"I can't wait to be a "Plebe no more"!!!!</p>
<p>congratulations zanerdude! When your feet hit the ground go and treat yourself to a good pair of running shoes and get going! ;)</p>
<p>The important thing to understand about being appointed to USNA is that, today, the overwhelming majority of people who start end up graduating. </p>
<p>I must confess that I have not evaluated all of the numbers. However, based on what I saw in my day and have been told as a BGO, there is a sizeable group that leaves during Plebe Summer -- almost all of whom realize they "made a mistake" in coming or "don't want to be there." The number of folks leaving during Plebe Summer has declined dramatically since my day -- personally, I believe it is due to things like NASS, CVW and better screening of applicants rather than a "watering down" of Plebe Summer. And it's a good thing that the #s are down.</p>
<p>During the remaining years, when I was there at least, most who left were separated for academics. Another small chunk tended to leave at/near the end of 3/C year when their commitment came due. And another small group left for other reasons, such as honor or conduct or PT. I think part of the debate may center around those who leave voluntarily and those who are separated. </p>
<p>In my humble opinion, if you make it through Plebe Summer and have no academic problems, the primary reason you won't graduate is that you decide you don't want to stay at USNA not because you'll be separated for some reason.</p>
<p>they send these letters saying to bring crap because it makes the moms feel better. it feels like they are still providing for you in some small way, but honestly, dont take anything. once you report, you are owned by the military. it will give you everything you need. dont bring that stuff they say</p>
<p>Hey guys, </p>
<p>My name's Nick and I'm a senior at Suncoast High School in Riviera Beach, FL (although I live pretty far from the magnet school...) and I received my appointment two weeks ago. I run Cross Country and I hope to try out for Crew also. My preferred major is Chemistry for pre-med, but I'm considering a dual-major. I went up for a CVW in November and loved it so I already sent my acceptance letter back and got word that USNA received it. Don't know what else to say?</p>
<p>Hi Nick,</p>
<p>Welcome to the class of 2013! </p>
<p>You mention that you want to major in chemistry "for pre-med." This has been posted in other threads, but I urge you to think about whether you are going to USNA to be a naval or marine corps officer, or whether you really want to go to med school. You are correct that chemistry is a major that lends itself to providing the prerequisites necessary for med school. It is possible to go to med school straight from USNA, but there are only 15 slots per year. If it came to service selection and you did NOT get one of those 15 slots, would you be satisfied with an alternative assignment? If you really want to be a navy/marine corps doctor, USNA may not be the best way to assure that you can do it.</p>
<p>Nick, </p>
<p>Congrats man, I just got the appointment letter in the mail. I'm walking on air right now. </p>
<p>On what 2012mom? was saying. I have a friend that goes to West Point who's majoring in life science and planning to head to med school as well. The program is extremely competitive but he told me that he only knows 35 kids in his major that have the same aspirations as he does. He says that if he can just be within the top 10 of his life science courses, he's got the spot for sure. This will be difficult but I'm sure it is not impossible. Knowing how pre-med students are in other schools anyway, your competition probably won't be too much different anywhere else... food for thought but I think 2012mom? made a good point. Work hard, be the best, you have nothing to worry about.</p>
<p>nsehres- congratulations- and best of luck with crew- it's a great sport and USNA fields some good boats in both heavyweight and lightweight.</p>
<p>2012 mom is correct in that the numbers for med school are very limited, but you have time to sort all of that out going forward. Many start out thinking they are headed one way, only to declare a different major when the time comes. You will not have to declare a major until the end of plebe year, so you have 1.75 semesters to see how chemistry at USNA is going, and advisors who can help you decide when the time comes.</p>
<p>Best of luck, and keep up with your running! If you are going to go for Crew, try and get some workout time on an erg machine, and if there is time left over after that, weights for arms and legs... crew is tough!</p>
<p>I have no problem going into another field other than medicine, I'm actually considering dual-majoring. Although, I don't think that I will have that many problems making it into one of those med school spots. When I went for my CVW my plebe's squadleader was a 2/C chem major for pre-med and she told me that there were only 24 people left in the major and there would probably be 20 spots open for med school, that's not bad. Competition is a very good thing for me, thanks for the perspective though!</p>
<p>Congrats Taylor, that feeling of knowing 100% you're in is incredible, I'm still psyched!</p>
<p>If anyone else is interested in pre-med/pre-dental issues, here are links to the most current USNA instructions I could find on the subject:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.usna.edu/AdminSupport/Instructions/1000-1999/1531-47C.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.usna.edu/AdminSupport/Instructions/1000-1999/1531-47C.pdf</a>
OCEANDEPTINST</a> 1531</p>
<p>points to note:
- chemistry isn't the only possible major, it's just the one that requires the fewest added courses
- 15 is the max number of Mids who will be accepted into medical OR dental corps per year</p>
<p>Hey guys. I'm Chris.</p>
<p>Unlike most of you, I'm already in the service. Been in the Navy for almost 2 years now, a corpsman stationed with Marines in North Carolina.</p>
<p>Anyway, I'm definitely excited for The Academy since it's pretty much the best way to go Officer and then eventually into the Medical Corps.</p>
<p>And I won't have to leave to Afghanistan this time around, which is also a plus.</p>
<p>And believe me guys, you have no idea how lucky are to be accepted. You don't even want a taste of the Enlisted side. I definitely gained some very valuable lessons and experience from it that I'll take to heart for the rest of my career, but it's very iffy as a whole.</p>
<p>For the guys in here that are planning to go the USMC route and want some info on what to expect, PM me and I'll be more than happy to oblige.</p>
<p>Also, you dudes better NOT be whining during Basic (Plebe Summer), Seriously.</p>
<p>Hoorah Navy.</p>
<p>HN (FMF) Fussman.</p>
<p>^^^ </p>
<p>I think that most of the people who go to the academies don't mind a physical challenge. You'll be in a good group, don't worry.</p>
<p>On a side note, I know of at least one masochist who enjoyed acupuncture at age 13. He-he.</p>