NOT A NORMAL SCHOOL (ft. USNA)

[@madlax5540]

Hey man I am currently a Freshmen in high school and I have my heart set on the USNA. Please keep doing these vlogs so I can see more about USNA life. Thx man so much your vids are great!!!

[@Leanne_is_not_okay]

MAD Lax dude I can help you by telling you how the application process is like and the mistakes I made so you don’t have to repeat them. If you’re gonna go for USNA the hustle starts now always strive to get straight A’s go do one AP class a year and do dual enrollment to make yourself stand out. If your school has JROTC go be part of that as well it’ll give you a familiarity about the military and leadership skills. Try to do as many extra curricular activities like clubs or sports or even getting a job. By your junior year I recommend studying and taking the SAT and ACT (optional to apply for the summer seminar over there that can help your chances). During the summer before your senior year start the application cause it’s a long process and also look for nominations from a congressman (which they also have a whole other application before you get nominated). Don’t slack on anything just keep pushing. I wish I had someone to tell me this because I always doubt myself that I wouldn’t make it since it’s so competitive and I knew nothing about the process but my senior year I realize I can actually do it and have really good chance to make it because the things I did in HS was too late. But it’s okay I plan on reapplying in the future at least I know the process and right now make myself a better candidate. But yeah strive for it and always have a plan b such as enlisting and reapply or go through ROTC in college and OCS

[@Leanne_is_not_okay]

MAD Lax if you want to know more in depth about the application and the nominations just hit me up

[@sai_134]

@@Leanne_is_not_okay could I know about the applications an the nominations more in depth:

[@Tomo-uj8qy]

@@sai_134 ye same

[@camilalyons6731]

@@Leanne_is_not_okay hey um I’m really really into going to USNA and I’m a female and I’m 13 but I really really want to prep for high school and getting a proper work ethic because I just came out of a depression phase and got diagnosed and everything and I’m in this program called the Sea Cadets and it really motivates me to do better so I’ve been looking at colleges and stuff and I was wondering what I can do for early prep for high school because I’m trying to get back on track so I was wondering if you could help me out, if I seem too young that’s completely fine but I am really prepared to start doing better I just need help and I know as a girl it’s abnormal and I really want to be a successor in my family :)

[@colindree9802]

I am a freshman in high school and have my eyes set on attending the Naval Academy! Great video also, I love seeing the many interesting and exciting things that (maybe) awaits for me!

[@NRClips3414]

Are you a senior now? Have you gotten your nomination thing yet? And how was that ?

[@brycesmith9854]

@@NRClips3414have you?

[@NRClips3414]

@@brycesmith9854 not yet, hopefully in the coming months

[@opie3020]

I enjoy the videos. Ive lived around the Annapolis area and like most people have no idea what goes on at the academy. I remember when i was younger it was open to the public and we used the academy ice rink all the time.

[@navalaviation]

Awesome to hear Adam. I'd be happy to give anyone a tour once the gates open to the public again!

[@andrewsowinski6280]

This is the joy you must feel here when you get your laundry every week.

[@TXMEDRGR]

I went to OCS, they just assigned us to ships without any choice. JC, reading your advice on how to get into the trade school seems very solid based on the many ring knockers I served with. You are doing a valuable service for young people wishing to go to Canoe U. Please keep up the good work. USNR-Ret. CDR

[@rthrbgrdningk8951]

Your videos are great!! My son is a junior in high school and taking calls from an academy swim team coach. We are trying to figure out what the Academy is all about. In which ways it is different, better (or not), and worth it. Anything that would give us a clear understanding of what it is to be on the swim team would be awesome!

[@navalaviation]

It all depends on what you are looking for. These academies are definitely not for everyone as it is not your normal college. It takes a lot for someone to commit to a place that limits your free time and simply the fun life of being a college student. Any one of the five military academies will take an athlete to the next collegiate level of competition. The academies treat their athletes very well, comparable to any other collegiate team. But the academies are different in that they hold the same mission: to graduate officers that are ready to lead troops into the works of our Country. If your son is willing to take on that responsibility while taking on the load of being a varsity athlete, I can guarantee you that he will not regret it in the long run. Hope this helps. You can email me any further questions to [e-mail]

[@christiancherniss8063]

so awesome ty for your service

[@johnskelly7648]

Cracked up seeing someone choose USS Arleigh Burke (AKA USS Burley Dyke back in Pro quiz in '89 Go 93! so not sat these days)

[@ryanchu7430]

Should've just made a sign that says "you're now seaman"

[@jacobcalleros6352]

😂😂😂

[@rachellechiodini2410]

MIDN Chiodini’s mom following you. Keep up the great work👍🏼💪🏼

[@levicounts6761]

What kind of extra curricular activities look good for the academy? I'm asking as a sophomore in high school with my eyes set on Navy.

[@navalaviation]

Get involved in a club that sincerely interests you. The Academy loves community service ECA's but just invest into a club that you can see yourself doing for all four years in high school. I was personally a founder for a Cycling club and an officer for 6 other clubs at my school. Getting to a leadership position in a club will take you far in the application process.

[@cardboardboxman6345]

JC do you have to play sports in highschool to get into the academy?

[@Nico-ig1mr]

@@cardboardboxman6345 pretty much yeah

[@cardboardboxman6345]

Nico damn

[@smothers8023]

Keep the videos rolling!

[@maxthibault6554]

Came here for your Sig Sheet task but this video quality is actually pretty fire

[@MUNsailor]

Bravo. First time to see so many Asian faces in Ship Selection night. Are they American or exchange cadets from allies?

[@navalaviation]

Most were American but there were a few exchanges in there too.

[@chevy4x466]

The thing about norfolk , u can purchase a condo Immediately. U can easily get orders the the rest of ur career

[@willstrassell6539]

Love it

[@derrick4584]

That girl you made the poster for was on the navy ship that caught on fire

[@brianbird841]

Nice to see what the academy looks like when Covid isn't going on

[@jimbrown2901]

I was YP division officer at the USNA from 1972 till 1975. The yp’s were wooden then. As always, GO NAVY BEAT army!! 🇺🇸⚓️🇺🇸

[@timnugent8154]

The YP’s and Naval Science class were the fun highlights of Plebe year in 1975. I remember our Prof., a LCDR Mustache guy explaining to us why the YP’s were wooden, and the lab trainer, a female Chief Bosun echoing the same. Both of them were just the greatest. Tim ‘79

[@turonavyblue3863]

CHOO CHOOO CHOOOOO cya on induction day

[@navalaviation]

Congrats on getting in man! And you'll def see me fosure....in your nightmares ya plebe

[@turonavyblue3863]

@@navalaviation thank you! your videos helped me so much :)

[@vividchillz3698]

Do I need to be in AP or IB classes to get into USNA. What type of classes were you in?

[@navalaviation]

AP and IB always looks good no matter what college you're looking at. Both are accepted by USNA. I took about 10 AP classes in high school and no IB's. Challenge yourself by taking as much AP's as you can but I tell people to only take it if you can guarantee yourself an A or B in the class. C's and below don't look good.

[@ezekielmigueldatuin9014]

JC When they look at AP Classes do they regard it weighted or unweighted? Just wanted to know.

[@navalaviation]

@@ezekielmigueldatuin9014 They consider both but primarily unweighted

[@davidjk3131]

🔥🔥🔥

[@dukesdayoungin3379]

This was really good.

[@jerryjimenez7108]

I’m not gonna lie when I saw that ensign chose uss milus I gagged 💀💀💀

[@djmac206]

0:36 DUUDE I KNOW THAT GUY ON THE RIGHT

[@xam3746]

i have a question can i be a navy seal after i graduate from naval academy

[@ellies_bloxburg_builds166]

can you choose to be a naval aviator?

[@kaitlynnsteelman1340]

In your senior year you can put in your top choices for service selection, then in November of your senior year you will find out what job you will have. As long as you have good grades and good scores on the physical tests you have a pretty high chance of getting your first or second choices. So in a way you can choose to be a naval aviator.

[@jsusna1972]

@@kaitlynnsteelman1340 When I was there (Class of '72), the thing that disqualified most mids from being able to become pilots was poor eyesight. If they were dead set of flying, then they could go NFO (Naval Flight Officer). I am unaware of the current eyesight guidelines.

[@djmac206]

0:37 yo is that gabriel/simon cashat on the right

[@cardboardboxman6345]

Weren’t they separated from boot camp? I doubt they’d get into the academy

[@vividchillz3698]

Do you have a new video coming soon?

[@navalaviation]

I do! Will be coming out sometime next week.

[@vividchillz3698]

Amazing!! Looking forward to it!!!

[@kjsmith8442]

I have a Question. Is it possible to transfer from usna to another school?

[@navalaviation]

Yes, it is possible to transfer but if you go into the Academy with thoughts of transferring, I'd recommend not going in the first place.

[@Leanne_is_not_okay]

JC so it’s possible to enlist into the navy or marines and take some community college classes then transfer to the academy?

[@navalaviation]

@@Leanne_is_not_okay Yes. It's even possible, if not more likely, to go into the academy straight from enlistment. We have a ton of prior enlisted guys that came straight from the fleet.

[@kjsmith8442]

@@navalaviation 아니 해사도 학교니까 궁금해서 물어본건데ㅋㅋㅋ미해사는 되게 폐쇄적인 분위기인가봅니다? 어차피 저는 시민권자아니라 미해사 못가고요. 아니 궁금할수도있는거아닌가ㅋㅋㅋ존나방어적이네ㅋㅋㅋ

[@jeandubero1667]

Can u get into usna without math ?

[@navalaviation]

Without taking any math courses? I doubt it.

[@jeandubero1667]

Thanks for responding man

[@sigsauer_firearms]

@@navalaviation Im taking all on level math, but 2 years of honors english and 2 years of on level, with AP history/government classes each year. Ill be doing 2 years of both JROTC and Sea Cadets but no sports. I have 2 years of German, 2 semesters of film photography, took PE, took health, taking intro to engineering, and a semester cold wars study class. Currently a sophomore. Is this competitive? If not what else can I do to improve my chances? Im not interested in school sports besides JROTC if that counts, would they consider swimming with the YMCA or some other sports outside of school too? I forgot to mention my science classes are all on level too

[@navalaviation]

@@sigsauer_firearms Sounds very competitive to m e! Your academics are going to be your primary aspect tho. Make sure to be only taking on a load that you know can succeed in.

[@kjsmith8442]

저기요 한국인이신가요? 세훈형이라고 써있는거 보니까 반가워서요

[@navalaviation]

네, 한국 사람입니다. 반갑습니다!

[@kjsmith8442]

@@navalaviation 한국해사 지원해서 위탁가신건가요 아님 미국 태어나신건가요? 미국 태어나신 거겠죠? 저 해사 입학서 미국 위탁 교육 목표로 하고 있는 학생입니다.

[@navalaviation]

@@kjsmith8442 미국에서 태어났어요.