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Reapply Hey CommodoreMid, I was not accepted into the class of 2007 (for whatever reasons that I don't even care about anymore) and did NROTC on scholarship at Georgia Tech for a year. I reapplied at college and now I'm a member of '08. Maybe I'm living proof that doing ROTC and...

I suppose you could apply to USNA anyway and talk to admissions. You may not get a direct appointment to the Academy since you'll be too young, but maybe they'll find a spot for you at either NAPS or another prep school.

I'm fairly sure that you are allowed to bring your own laptop to the Academy eventually, but I'm not sure what the usage policies are.

We got letters in the mail from the Academy informing us of our mailing address. In the address is our company assignment.

I'm afraid to think of the adverse affects of taking a drug that works like this. (Incredible Hulk?)

This doesn't look like an article from a major Indian media outlet (along the lines of a CNN or BBC) so the presence of such silly and biased statements doesn't surprise me.

As an Indian-American, I can vouch that the package is formidable and should never be underestimated.

Maybe we should take this thread to the WAAAAAAR ZONE!!!!!

Simma down!! I think Vette was just trying to make a joke. um...yeah. Rioting is generally considered unacceptable social behavior. There's a different between a riot and a protest. Riots involve breaking shiot.

I'm fairly sure that an 80 percent graduation rate in four years is actually higher than the national average for college students. At my old school, Georgia Tech, I think only about 30 percent of the students graduated in 4 years.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IRAQ_KOREAN_HOSTAGE?SITE=VTRUT&SECTION=HOME This time it's a South Korean hostage.

Point of Information: virtually no high school relationships last through college. I wouldn't let women factor too much in your decisions at this stage in life.

To apply to USAFA unfortunately you're gonna have to fill out their entire application in addition to USNA's. The only thing you can use for both the Academies is your PAE (I think you can fax or mail a copy of your navy PAE to air force). As far as nominations go, most congressional...

I got Bravo Company, 4th platoon for plebe summer, so I'll be 4th company during this ac. year. Anybody else heard?

I have a friend who did AFROTC for a year at college and reapplied to USNA. His school didn't have NROTC so I suppose he did the next best thing. I also know someone else who got an appointment to the coast guard academy while enrolled in Army ROTC in college (his school only had army and air...

Reading this thread made me look back at my admissions essay. It was definitely lengthy at 647 words :sleep_125 . I also conveyed a different attitude than your statement, jonez. I did not discuss any platform-specific goals such as "flying an F/A-18". My statement discussed that...

I don't wanna raise your hopes too much or sound like I'm on the admissions board, (because there's always the chance something will happen to screw you over) but I would be surprised if you didn't get an appointment. You're solid all around. I'd recommend getting your ODP, Club, and High...

ever seen this site ?? And on another note, isn't there a rule in wardrooms that you aren't supposed to talk "shop,religion, or politics" ? I'm interested to know when people out in the fleet abide by that.

I might be the only other big soccer fan in this forum, so maybe I can help. I don't think you're going to be able to pick up many Eurocup matches at home, though I think a few of the matches are going to be on Univision and Fox Sports World. I'd suggest finding some "ethnic" bars or pubs...

I'm not gonna provide any tips for evaluating candidates, but I'll just put my two cents worth in with regards to the process. I'd say the most important thing to do when dealing with candidates is just to return phone calls (or even easier than that, just use e-mail). Even if you can't help...

I'm gonna agree with what bch said. At GT we had all three ROTCs, and there was definitely animosity between the Navy and AF programs. And it wasn't some friendly jiving, I honestly thought the AF cadets were a bunch of unprofessional sissies (though they probably thought the same of us)...

I'll be seein you in a few days classmate

I know that only 1/6 of the class is allowed to enter the Marine Corps, so there are some interviews to determine who will get one of those spots. If you're interested in going SEALs, you'll have to compete with all the other hopefuls in some screening tests and interviews for one of the 16...

If your passion is to be a doctor, then a service academy education is probably not the best route. I don't know about the other academies, but I know at Navy you would have to major in chemistry (whereas most doctors major in bio), plus you wouldn't take as many pre-med type classes like you...

I was under the impression that shirt stays were something that you'd only have to wear if you were in a ROTC,OCS,Academy, or some other kind of training setting. It seems like in the fleet, nobody would really care.... So what's the deal?? And by the way, my legs are probably the...

I don't wanna sound like a jerk, but if you are good enough to run cross country for a Division I school like Purdue, you should be able to run 5K in under 18 minutes... But if you are very serious about training for XC, then that 3 mile time shouldn't be a problem. As far as answering your...

I remember my MOI from NROTC mentioning that for people to switch from navy to marine option, a competitive PFT score was at least a 270. So maybe that should give you something to shoot for.

My DODMERB physical wasn't the same as snizo's or ironfeliks.... Mine was just a thorough physical exam, plus they got a urine sample. I also had to go to an optometrist to get a really short vision checkup. I never had to see the dentist. And I never had to sit down with the doctor and go...

If I'm not mistaken, every mid at USNA is required to play intramurals (or varsity or club) sports, so I'm sure that helps with the PT.

My BGO this past admissions cycle was quite chill. He called me up, we shot the **** for about 30 minutes and then he said "hmm.....let's just consider this your interview". The guy hasn't initiated contact with me since. Anytime I had an admissions question, I just shot off an e-mail to the...

As far as I know, the only standardized tests the admissions board will see are SAT or ACT math scores, SAT II scores, and AP Calculus/Statistics scores.

I think that CNN is definitely to the left in a lot of its news coverage. It seems like they always try to put their own spin on the news. However, I definitely don't think Fox News presents a fair and balanced report. I believe that the opinions of most of its personalities are not just...

I couldn't help myself, and someone had to say it........... "Holy dog ****. Texas? Only steers and queers come from Texas!" -FMJ

Media Bias With regards to the perceived liberal media bias, it must be analyzed in a more global and "big picture" context: We often don't realize the role of the government in the way that news is offered to us. Now don't think i'm some anarchist ultra left-wing conspiracy theorist...

I'm from the home of Coke (Atlanta), so it's definitely Coke. Don't ever say "soda" or "pop" in Atlanta; someone will slap you.

Brother in the bond of Delta Chi , (Georgia Tech Chapter) Although I will be going to the Academy now. I guess I'll be the only DX in Annapolis........

Congratulations. Summer Seminar was a blast for me and I made friends out of it. But remember, they are only showing you the fun stuff (hence the nickname "summer scaminar")

I haven't posted on AirWarriors in a while (busy with college stuff), but I really feel the need to post here on this topic. Last year, my senior year of high school, my first choice school was the Academy. I thought I had it all (1400, 3.9, varsity xc/track, blah blah blah). I did not get...

With your ROTC ID you can go on base. It's good to take advantage of exchange privileges (often you can buy stuff for a lot cheaper than at regular stores). You can also order stuff off http://www.navy-nex.com ; I got some 80 dollar running shoes for about 50 from the NEX.

If you want to find good running shoes, I highly recommend going to a REAL running shoe store (not Foot Locker, Finish Line, Sport Shoe, Sports Authority, and the like). A real running shoe store will take the time to find the ideal pair of shoes for your stride and training needs. You should...

Current 4/C Midshipman at Georgia Tech.The key to Georgia Tech is time management, because the coursework is often ridiculously demanding. Good: respected degree, great location (midtown Atlanta), smart students, easy to get involved on campus, tradition (one of the six original NROTC units...

Just thought I'd throw in a few words of experience from my CC/Track experience: I wouldn't recommend doing more than two speed days per week unless you're accustomed to running seven days a week. Also, for easy distance days, remember that they are EASY DISTANCE days. I've always been told...

Until one of them SHOT THE DOCTOR ....crazy marines....

Your BGO will contact you when your packet is over 50 percent complete. If you have all your stuff ready to send it, go ahead and send it in. It's not going to make you look bad and it is in your best interest to complete the application as soon as possible. As far as nominations go, you will...

88pushups, 103 situps, 8:38 run

At GT, depending on your major, you might not get any credit for your naval science classes. For the engineering degrees, i believe the MOST credit you can get for NS is 9 hours, and that is all free elective fredit. 24-9 = 15 hours of additional coursework. Most tech engineers take 4.5 years...

This is straight off the GA Tech NROTC website (nrotc.gatech.edu) These are the classes required: -Calculus (one year by the end of the sophomore year)+ * -Physics (one-year of calculus-based physics by the end of the junior year)+* -English grammar and composition (one year)* -National...

It's definitely possible to get multiple nominations, and it will increase your chances of getting into the Academy (the Academy may not be able to give any more appointments to people in your district, but if you've got a senator's nomination they could fit you under the senator's quota). I...

Are NROTC midshipmen allowed to shop at websites like navy-nex.com or aafes.com ? I know we are allowed to go on base and buy stuff from the stores there, but I would like to be able to buy some stuff online too. The website won't let me log in with my SSN and DOB. Is this because I've only...

Today one of the LTs here (one of the resident aviators) showed us a motivational video made by a fighter squadron. He claimed that most squadrons assign junior officers to make them. It was some of the best footage I have ever seen; does anyone know where I can get ahold of some more (either...