<p>I know it might not seem like much, but I'm very excited about it.</p>
<p>I just recieved a letter from USNA, asking me to attend an Admissions Forum. This would be my first ever meeting about the academy, and with my Blue and Gold Officer. I started to think of questions that I might ask, and I am wondering if anyone could give me advice as to what the best questions to ask are and what is expected to be told at this meeting.</p>
<p>Anything would be helpfull. </p>
<p>Thnxs :D</p>
<p>What are the non-negotiable, critical essentials to being a good Midshipman?</p>
<p>What are the 3 most critical elements, the make or break issues for appointment that can be controlled by students ... as you look at candidates for admission?</p>
<p>What makes for a productive, successful career in the USN and USMC?</p>
<p>Aside from medical issues, what are the most common disqualifiers as candidates are considered for admission?</p>
<p>How should we communicating with our potential nominating sources?</p>
<p>How does USNA Admissions look at the 1,2,3 different major areas as you look at candidates? Are Mids held to their choice of major? How does the Academy "control" for the mandate to have so many technical majors?</p>
<p>How many grads are currently going USMC and how is that determined?</p>
<p>A few starters ...</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>At the risk of sounding facetious and/or snide, which I don't intend to be, I certainly hope that you can think of your own questions. If you are concerned about the perception that you are asking 'stupid' questions, don't be. Ask away. About any and all concerns and gray areas. That is why they are having the forum. Get there early and talk individually to the facilitators (and stay late).</p>
<p>Of course he/she will. Sometimes hors d'ouevres and whistle-whetters are good though. :)</p>
<p>USNAfuture - My daughter went to several of these - (sponsored by the "better" academy).
She is normally not a big talker - more of a listener and on the quiet/shy side. I honestly can tell you she was full of questions. If you have specific questions going in - that's great.<br>
Listen carefully, make sure you have a pen with you and the questions will come to you. If there will be an informal period where you speak individually to an admissions officer, bgo or mid - often you only need one question to break the ice. These guys love to talk!
Relax and have a good time!</p>
<p>usnafuture-
I am going to echo what USNA69 posted above-
do your homework ahead of time-
read the USNA cataloge, read Smallwoods Book "A candidate's guide to USNA" available on amazon.com, formulate your own questions on items that you need clarified, and above all else, take just-a-mom's advice above and be an active listener. </p>
<p>If you do all of that, no doubt you will find the answers to all of the questions whistlepig lists above- and then some. But the questions that you need to ask are the ones YOU need answers to- and this is the time to ask away!</p>
<p>Best of luck and welcome aboard! </p>
<p>(ps... I am a firm believer in first impressions- so dress neat (no jeans or sneakers)- kahki's and a collared shirt, clean shoes, neat haircut- all a plus!! If you tuck your shirt in and wear a belt, and better yet, will give you extra credit! ;) )</p>
<p>Do you have to be in the local area to be going to a forum? What is it?</p>
<p>I am going to venture the forum being discussed is one that the USNA will have representatives at; usually they are informational sessions that address all aspects of the admissions process.</p>
<p>You can find a list of admission events at the following address. Some are college fairs, some are hosted by local alumni associations, vet groups, etc- if one is near you, try and attend- they can be very informative, but best yet, they usually bring a Mid or two along - anytime you have an opportunity to talk to a Mid grab it- there is no better way to get an inside view from someone of your own generation! </p>
<p>(ps- use the arrows on the scroll bar to advance from month to month!)</p>
<p>I can tell you that 25 percent have been authorized to go USMC out of '09. Or maybe it was '12. It was in my reef points, but I havn't looked at that in several weeks ;)</p>
<p>^^^ might want to dust off that reef points a bit- best not to spit in the wind my grandmother used to say! ;)</p>
<p>I believe that was Jim Croce. :cool: And you don't mess around with him.:eek:</p>
<p>I could have sworn that not pi$$ing into the wind was one of the Laws of the Navy delineated in the aforementioned Reef Points. However, it is not. Is my memory faulty? Are the Laws of the Navy now more PC? Or perhaps back "in the days" with way too much time on our hands, we developed additional Laws?</p>
<p>what goes on at the admissions forums because i’m about 6 hours away from it and debating whether or not to go. it would be nice to go but my mother doesn’t think it’s worth the drive.</p>
<p>are there any other ones near NC or SC
if so when?</p>
<p>In gaining an understanding of the application process, they are very worthwhile. If you are a senior, however, it may be a little late to benefit from the one in Savannah. If you are a junior, they are normally held in conjunction with away football games. With two games in NC next fall, odds are very good that there will be one in that area.</p>
<p>Ask “Will the sub draft affect my service selection” and see what they say.</p>
<p>narfy …should he/she have her name tag removed in doing so? Car running? 
</p>
<p>It is anticipated that opening up submarines to females will alleviate some males being forced to service select their second choice.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>I am not sure where you are located, but you can also get the same type of brief at the admissions office located in Leahy Hall on the USNA yard, so if ANnapolis is closer to you consider that; the plus is that you can also tour the yard, the buildings, Bancroft Hall, etc, and get a better feel for what USNA offers.</p>
<p>Keep checking this website for other dates/locations of upcoming USNA admissions briefs.
[Naval</a> Academy Admissions Events](<a href=“http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/events.html]Naval”>http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/events.html)</p>
<p>My personal prediction …If women are allowed into the sub community, one result will be even fewer Mids making that professional community one of their preferred choices. Much of its lustre as one of the last true bastions of the Navy would be history.</p>
<p>Take note, my prediction says “If.”</p>
<p>It’s not ‘if’ but ‘when’. My understanding, except for a few minor details, it is a done deal.</p>
<p>Submarines-“the last true bastion of the Navy”? You gotta be kidding? Fewer mids selecting subs? Again, you’re joking? Kinda like what happened when females were able to fly tactical jets, huh? The guys bailed out?</p>