When do I become an offical candidate + other misc q's

Colleges & Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>Hello, it would be wonderful if I could have a couple questions answered..</p>

<p>1) I have been accepted to NASS, but have not recieved an official candidate number yet. When am I assigned a candidate number?</p>

<p>2) My GPA is a 3.8 currently. This places me at the 30th percentile of my class (which is of course NOT in the top 20%). I quote the USNA official website: "Basic Eligibility Req's: Superior high school performance: 3.5+ GPA (4.0 scale) or equivalent, rank in the top 20 percent of the class.." I obviously don't meet this requirement. Am I eliminated already?</p>

<p>3) When are most of you juniors applying to your nomination sources? I understand that the applications are available right now, but I am currently working on my eagle project and my private pilot license which I would like to complete so that I may add them to my application. Any advice?</p>

<p>Thanks for your time and comments</p>

<p>-David</p>

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<p>Hey David</p>

<p>1.) You will be sent a candidate number soon after completing NASS--or at least that was last year's timing.</p>

<p>2.) Nonsensical question--no offense. You do your best, they decide whether that's good enough. Don't worry about what you can't control, what you've read, or what you've heard. Nothing's absolute, so leap into the fray with confidence. You sound like a great candidate to me!</p>

<p>3.) My daughter's goal was to have everything submitted by 1 September. In addition to working on the USNA application when it became available, that meant getting all the nomination packets, seeing what they required (which, in the case of Virginia, was different for each of the 3 nominating sources), and spending the summer gathering recommendations and writing essays and scheduling DODMERB.</p>

<p>Good luck. :)</p>

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<p>David- I would agree with the advice posted above. The only thing I would add is to write a short note to your MOCs in spring of Junior year expressing your interest in an academy- while it is too early to apply for a nomination (most accept applications in the early fall of senior year) it will put you on their "list" for mailings- our son got notices of the academy nomination information sessions, academy fair days, and in Sept, the application (while he could download them for our congressman and one senator, the other senator required a written request- the intro letter served that purpose, and he received the application in the mail in Sept of senior year).</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Dash-9: Go to SS and do your best. Don't show off but don't be a slacker either. Your evaluation will go into your permanant acedemic file and CAN make a significant difference. Hope for a LOA.</p>

<p>As Duke80 & Navy2010 stated, usually by Sept you will be able to apply for nominations. Don't forget that along with senators & congressmen, if you are a member of a NJROTC unit, the senior naval science instructor may also give you a nom. The more you get the more "pools" from which you may be drawn.</p>

<p>Keep the grades up, get involved in a sport if not already and stay focused on your goal.</p>

<p>Finally, if you have any medical conditions, asthma, eye sight, well, check out the extensive list on the USNA website, expect a fun-filled, action-packed time with DoDMERB. You get that far, keep in touch, there are many of us who have fought the fight and may be able to shed light on getting you through. The key is to begin as early as possible. ;)</p>

<p>Good luck! My daughter is one of the "lucky" ones reporting 28-June. Hope you make the Class of 2011! :D</p>

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<p>You want your official application to be filed as soon as possible. Updates can be sent when appropriate. As soon as a substantial portion of the application is complete, your medical will be scheduled. As they usually find something wrong, by scheduling early, it gives you plenty of time to refute anything or submit supporting documents.</p>

<p>Many MOC are already accepting applications. I personally would suggest waiting until end of summer, or September to submit requests, but read carefully YOUR MOC requirements, in case they do things early. Again, update your MOC as appropriate throughout the semester, right up to interviews.
CM</p>

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<p>Ok, thanks a ton for the comments. I am in track and cross country (varsity for both for the three years), oh and I actually swam varsity for one year (hated it)..figures I choose NAVY right?. I'm in Civil Air Patrol...so does this mean that someone affiliated with CAP can nominate me for an appt.? Thanks again for the help everyone! (love this site)</p>

<p>David</p>

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<p>Let me be the first to tell you that top 20% of your class does not matter. I worked hard for 5 years, enlisted in the navy, and got away from my high school grades. I was accepted to the class of 2010 as bottom 20% of my graduating high school class.</p>

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<p>Basic Requirements for Eligibility:
* United States citizen:
* Good moral character;
* At least 17 and not past their 23rd birthday on 1 July of the year they would enter the academy;
* Unmarried;
* Not pregnant; and
* No dependents.</p>

<p>Don't go strictly by the numbers.</p>

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<p>Now that your ending your junior year, it is really important to sit down and make sure you write out a thorough resume. List anything and everything that you accomplished, earned, etc. My school required me to do this during my junior year but this is a key step in your college application process, not just for USNA. Also, all three of my MOCs required resumes.</p>

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<p>Dash-9</p>

<p>I checked the websites of your senators. The following was cut directly from those sites. Your congressman(or woman) may have a completely different application procedure.</p>

<p>Senator Levin:
I use the competitive method of nomination. This procedure allows each applicant a fair chance to compete for available openings. Selection is based on the applicant's academic record, college board scores, extracurricular activities, motivation, character and leadership abilities. </p>

<p>Applications are available through my Detroit office at (313) 226-6020 or (800) 851-0030 (in state). You must return this as soon as possible in order for a file to be opened. Applicants must also submit SAT or ACT test results, high school transcript, letters of recommendation from English, math and science instructors, as well as the principal or counselor and one person who is not a relative but knows you well. </p>

<p>All of the above items should be received by my Detroit office by October 31, the closing date for all applicants. If you have any questions on the nomination process, please call the academy</p>

<p>Senator Stabenow:
Timelines and Deadlines - Class entering in the summer of 2007</p>

<p>March 1, 2006: Begin accepting applications for class entering summer of 2007</p>

<p>October 20, 2006: Completed application due for class entering summer of 2007</p>

<p>December 2006: Students meet with Academy panels</p>

<p>January 2007: Students notified of Senate nominations</p>

<p>Dash-9,
I would suggest starting these as soon as possible, because you will have to get recommendations from teachers, which can take some time. You will probably have to write an essay as well. We found the paperwork for the nomination process to be the hardest part of applying. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Wowa..thanks a ton for all the help everyone! I really appreciate it. The only reason I don't want to apply to my congressman/senator is because I have a couple things I need to finish up so that I can put them on the application. I have already requested letters of recommendation from my teachers but they take f o r e v e r to write them. I have to go but thanks again for the help!</p>

<p>-David</p>