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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a grad, and an interviewer.

I would recommend cross country, track, swimming … stuff like that. Be consistent and dedicated, but you don’t need to be a star. That will show commitment, and you’ll be in good shape for the candidate tests.

Do at least one of the summer seminar programs, if possible, before senior year.

Take hard classes.

Be open to other commissioning paths. They want people who really want to serve as officers, not JUST go to an Academy.

Good luck, and let me know if I can answer anything else. [/quote]

NP here - DS is in Middle School and USNA is his dream, even if it is a long-shot. He is aware of ROTC as well. He is extremely self-motivated, has put himself on a track to Eagle Scout, has straight A's in all honors, is a top runner on the MS Cross Country and Track teams and is playing an instrument. Looking at starting towards his pilot license soon with a local low-cost program. I realize we are years away, but is there anything else you would recommend working on now to be ready for later? [/quote]

Don’t you need a recommendation from a congress person?[/quote]

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