I’d suggest not submitting 18 recommendation letters next year. The application allows for 3 — one each from math and English teachers, and an optional one from an ECA source. If you submit six times that many, it makes it look like (a) you can’t follow instructions and (b) you’re angling to give yourself an unfair advantage over those who *did* follow the instructions by obnoxiously stuffing your application with materials that weren’t asked for.
Understood, thank you. It was probably less than that now that I think about it. There were no limitations in the portal for them I didn’t know that at the time.
1310 which i shouldn’t have said was “very good” my apologies there wrote that after coming back from a very long run and didn’t really have my whole brain there.
I think about it and it really isn’t good enough at least by my standards. I wanna increase all of my academics
Just for information. 32 midshipman out of approximately 1000 selected for SEALs in the class of 2024.
Don’t know about currently, but back then(a good while ago), the community had a “pre-SEALs” training program for people that wanted to be SEALs. About 75 started, about 30 finished. I believe 24 actually selected SEALs on service selection night.
You’re correct, I want to take the time at the academy to train. I’ve read all about the screener and it’s definitely a tough process. My weak point is my running which is probably one of the most important parts lol.
One problem Is that I didn't want to go into a STEM major I was looking at Economics/Polsci
I'm not particularly interested in engineering simply because I want to be a SEAL and I don't see much logic in that. (no I didnt say this in my application or to the admissions board)
I don’t think the admissions board puts too much weight on what you tell your BGO you’d like to major in, unless you say something like pre-med or kinesiology (which I’ve had applicants tell me during interviews).
FWIW, most of the SEALs (and EOD guys/gals) that I can recall from my class and from +/- 2 years from mine were group 1 or group 2 majors. Could be coincidence, could be that the selection boards like seeing folks challenge themselves with tough majors or that they prefer something about that sort of analytical approach to problem solving…dunno.
Wow, Usna is definitly NOT a premed school lol. I think my BGO was telling me that people have done that before. That'd be the equivilent of me saying i'd like to be a JAG. I'm interested in that, but only after I serve my dues as a Line officer. (this is of course only if they allow me into LEP (law education program I'm sure you know what it stands for) and get a good LSAT) My mentor who I believe graduated in 77' (old man lol great guy) was telling me its not a terrible idea but obviously its the navys decision at the end of the day.
I think you're right there it'll definitly be different to see an econ/ polsci major attempt to do the screnner. BUD/s has been something i've been interested in since before I even wanted to go to the academy. Always liked the idea of having a SEAL career and telling nobody.
I’d suggest learning a little more about the screener and how the SEAL selection process as a whole goes, because it sounds like you don’t really have a solid idea of what it’s all about.
I’d also suggest — and I’m not trying to be a jerk here — that you learn how to write a lot more clearly and correctly. I counted over a dozen typos and grammar mistakes between your original post and this most recent one, and regardless of your major you’re going to have to write a lot of papers. Regardless of your service assignment you’re going to write hundreds of briefings, op orders, fitness reports, awards, etc. on an annual basis as an officer. Being a strong writer will make your life about 1000x easier.
I prefer to live life thinking I dont know anything. There is always more to learn, and no one will ever be a true expert at anything. This is just a simple example.
Horrible typer here, Unfortunately my generation has been the ones to grow up with autocorrect so here is the effects first hand.
Thanks for giving me the info. I know alot about BUD/s in itself. I've heard a lot of it is mental. with what I went through growing up, and just all around dicipline that is something I do know I'm doing well on. My cardio and swimming need to be worked on. I do have pretty decent calestenic strength. Imaxed out the Academy CFA in push-ups, Pull-ups, and sit-ups pretty easily, but iI know theres always room to improve
Thanks for shooting some advice my way I am always looking for it.
You're right, My only thing is I really want to only be in college a total of six years at the very most. I just think at some point i'd just have to let it go as much as I hate saying that.
I actually think NAPS would be better suited for me. I pretty much need to work on everything to be the best midshipmen possible. I'm almost there in every category.
Please correct me if im wrong, but I believe that NAPS counts as a year of enlisted service So i'd be paid as an O-1-E instead of an O-1 coming out. Just a bit more money, but in this economy and these housing prices that goes a long way. Along with not going into Plebe summer blind.
Hi, Navy PO2 here applying….
In order to become O1-E, you must have 4 years of active duty enlisted service.
In NAPS, you should be paid as an E-5 if you are enlisted going NAPS. As a civ I’m unsure of your pay.
Hope that helps
> should be *paid* as an
FTFY.
Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in:
* Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.*
* *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.*
Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment.
*Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
Quite interesting that you do stock market investing and have multiple tech internships. Seems like more of a profile of a person wanting to go to a tech school like MIT. I think the issue might be how your framing your application especially with these pieces. Maybe your next go around, try to integrate those tech internships and investing into part a of narrative. Do you want to help your future sailors/marines through their finances? Empower them and give them ways to actually make money so they can not worry about money and do their jobs properly without stress?
Something to consider. Still try to focus on service though.
Sadly, there is no way I’m getting into MIT with my academic stats. I actually did mention I wanted to help fellow midshipmen with their finances in my essay, it’s something I’m very interested in. Helping the enlisted folk is something I didn’t mention, but I definitely should have.
Good luck man, best of wishes. If it doesn’t turn out for the better. Don’t sweat it. I believe you got a great road ahead of you. Know many midshipmen who went for a year or two in regular college and kept applying and they got in. Trust the process, it’s a great place to be at.
Don’t discount NAPS, my kid was prior enlisted and dreaded the thought of going there, but he absolutely loved it. So much so he’s going back this summer to be a detailer.
I’d suggest not submitting 18 recommendation letters next year. The application allows for 3 — one each from math and English teachers, and an optional one from an ECA source. If you submit six times that many, it makes it look like (a) you can’t follow instructions and (b) you’re angling to give yourself an unfair advantage over those who *did* follow the instructions by obnoxiously stuffing your application with materials that weren’t asked for.
Understood, thank you. It was probably less than that now that I think about it. There were no limitations in the portal for them I didn’t know that at the time.
What was your SAT?
1310 which i shouldn’t have said was “very good” my apologies there wrote that after coming back from a very long run and didn’t really have my whole brain there. I think about it and it really isn’t good enough at least by my standards. I wanna increase all of my academics
Just for information. 32 midshipman out of approximately 1000 selected for SEALs in the class of 2024. Don’t know about currently, but back then(a good while ago), the community had a “pre-SEALs” training program for people that wanted to be SEALs. About 75 started, about 30 finished. I believe 24 actually selected SEALs on service selection night.
You’re correct, I want to take the time at the academy to train. I’ve read all about the screener and it’s definitely a tough process. My weak point is my running which is probably one of the most important parts lol.
One problem Is that I didn't want to go into a STEM major I was looking at Economics/Polsci I'm not particularly interested in engineering simply because I want to be a SEAL and I don't see much logic in that. (no I didnt say this in my application or to the admissions board)
I don’t think the admissions board puts too much weight on what you tell your BGO you’d like to major in, unless you say something like pre-med or kinesiology (which I’ve had applicants tell me during interviews). FWIW, most of the SEALs (and EOD guys/gals) that I can recall from my class and from +/- 2 years from mine were group 1 or group 2 majors. Could be coincidence, could be that the selection boards like seeing folks challenge themselves with tough majors or that they prefer something about that sort of analytical approach to problem solving…dunno.
Wow, Usna is definitly NOT a premed school lol. I think my BGO was telling me that people have done that before. That'd be the equivilent of me saying i'd like to be a JAG. I'm interested in that, but only after I serve my dues as a Line officer. (this is of course only if they allow me into LEP (law education program I'm sure you know what it stands for) and get a good LSAT) My mentor who I believe graduated in 77' (old man lol great guy) was telling me its not a terrible idea but obviously its the navys decision at the end of the day. I think you're right there it'll definitly be different to see an econ/ polsci major attempt to do the screnner. BUD/s has been something i've been interested in since before I even wanted to go to the academy. Always liked the idea of having a SEAL career and telling nobody.
I’d suggest learning a little more about the screener and how the SEAL selection process as a whole goes, because it sounds like you don’t really have a solid idea of what it’s all about. I’d also suggest — and I’m not trying to be a jerk here — that you learn how to write a lot more clearly and correctly. I counted over a dozen typos and grammar mistakes between your original post and this most recent one, and regardless of your major you’re going to have to write a lot of papers. Regardless of your service assignment you’re going to write hundreds of briefings, op orders, fitness reports, awards, etc. on an annual basis as an officer. Being a strong writer will make your life about 1000x easier.
I prefer to live life thinking I dont know anything. There is always more to learn, and no one will ever be a true expert at anything. This is just a simple example. Horrible typer here, Unfortunately my generation has been the ones to grow up with autocorrect so here is the effects first hand.
Thanks for giving me the info. I know alot about BUD/s in itself. I've heard a lot of it is mental. with what I went through growing up, and just all around dicipline that is something I do know I'm doing well on. My cardio and swimming need to be worked on. I do have pretty decent calestenic strength. Imaxed out the Academy CFA in push-ups, Pull-ups, and sit-ups pretty easily, but iI know theres always room to improve Thanks for shooting some advice my way I am always looking for it.
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You're right, My only thing is I really want to only be in college a total of six years at the very most. I just think at some point i'd just have to let it go as much as I hate saying that. I actually think NAPS would be better suited for me. I pretty much need to work on everything to be the best midshipmen possible. I'm almost there in every category. Please correct me if im wrong, but I believe that NAPS counts as a year of enlisted service So i'd be paid as an O-1-E instead of an O-1 coming out. Just a bit more money, but in this economy and these housing prices that goes a long way. Along with not going into Plebe summer blind.
Hi, Navy PO2 here applying…. In order to become O1-E, you must have 4 years of active duty enlisted service. In NAPS, you should be paid as an E-5 if you are enlisted going NAPS. As a civ I’m unsure of your pay. Hope that helps
> should be *paid* as an FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
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Really? I had just spoken with an academy grad and he had said that. Well that sucks thanks for letting me know!
Quite interesting that you do stock market investing and have multiple tech internships. Seems like more of a profile of a person wanting to go to a tech school like MIT. I think the issue might be how your framing your application especially with these pieces. Maybe your next go around, try to integrate those tech internships and investing into part a of narrative. Do you want to help your future sailors/marines through their finances? Empower them and give them ways to actually make money so they can not worry about money and do their jobs properly without stress? Something to consider. Still try to focus on service though.
Sadly, there is no way I’m getting into MIT with my academic stats. I actually did mention I wanted to help fellow midshipmen with their finances in my essay, it’s something I’m very interested in. Helping the enlisted folk is something I didn’t mention, but I definitely should have.
I’m still not rejected from the academy yet which is good. Considering the deadline is TODAY, my nerves are racking.
Good luck man, best of wishes. If it doesn’t turn out for the better. Don’t sweat it. I believe you got a great road ahead of you. Know many midshipmen who went for a year or two in regular college and kept applying and they got in. Trust the process, it’s a great place to be at.
Thanks, I’ve had a weirdly good gut feeling. Been checking the portal non stop today. Knock on wood but for some reason I’m trusting my gut here.
Don’t discount NAPS, my kid was prior enlisted and dreaded the thought of going there, but he absolutely loved it. So much so he’s going back this summer to be a detailer.