Hi all,
I’m new to this website but I was hoping some of you could help out with some questions.
I’m currently in the midst of applying to USNA and I could use any advice.
Recently, USNA posted a lot of photos to their facebook, specifically revolving around the Obstacle Course. How is everyone at this school able to achieve this so successfully? I know that I can push my body physically, but looking at that obstacle course…makes me nervous.
In any case, I just finished junior year-- took 5 APs and taking 6 senior year. I scored a 34 on my ACT so i think i’m around the typical applicant range academically, I also am a 4 yr varsity swimmer and just picked up rowing my junior year and am pretty good. That all being said, I’m not the most hand-eye coordinated person to ever live, which makes me stressed about the military.
It’s been my dream for FOREVER to go to the Naval Academy, and as I begin thinking more and more realistically about it; I’m nervous about it.
Does anyone have any advice for the BGO interview, plebe summer, tips about getting in/while you’re there?
I’d love to know!
Thank you,
Kristen
@oldpilot1972 : Do you have any thoughts on this?
The folks at Service Academy forums might have some input to share.
It is OK and normal to be nervous about it. A service academy experience is all about pushing yourself to do things you didn’t think possible.
All of those pictures that you see of the O-course might look like everyone is successful, and they all will be eventually. Along they way though there are many failures. Mids will fail at obstacles, and have to repeat them. Their classmates will be there to support and encourage them and they will do it over until they are successful. It is all a part of the training and the growth process.
You sound like a very desirable candidate for USNA. Keep up that effort and you will have a good shot at an appointment. Don’t sweat the BGO interview too much. Just be prepared with knowledge of why you want USNA and how you are going to work to get there. Show up dressed as you would for a job interview, because that is really what it is.