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What do I need to do to get into the Naval Academy?

I've always wanted to me in the military but I don't exactly know how to. What types of grades do I need to get?
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Jay’s Answer

Hi Sadie,

First, I would like to establish that I served as an enlisted member of the USN. I retired as a Chief Petty Officer, and one of my responsibilities while on active duty was to assist newly promoted Ensigns during their transition to Fleet duties after they graduated from college or the Naval Academy. I am also by no means a U.S.N. recruiter, so I don't want you to misunderstand that point as it is a very important one.


When you are in your Senior, or maybe even Junior year in High School you will need to make sure you take the ASVAB (if its still called that) but it is a skills battery test that the military uses to determine where you would best fit into the service. Because appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy is an extremely competitive venture, you will need to make sure you are at or near the top of your class among other things that will help you reach that competitive level.

Jay recommends the following next steps:

If you are in your Senior year, and with your parents agreement, you may want to start speaking with your local U.S. NAVY recruiter to make sure you are getting all of the best and current information possible to make sure you can achieve your goals of becoming a U.S. NAVY Officer!
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Billy’s Answer

Hi,

Adding to Jay's comments, in order to receive an offer of appointment to the Naval Academy, an applicant must obtain a nomination from an official source. There are many nomination sources and applicants are encouraged to apply to all available sources. This normally includes a U.S. Representative, two U.S. Senators and the Vice President of the United States.

Billy recommends the following next steps:

Talk to your local representative for Congress or Senate
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James’s Answer

I would highly advise joining NROTC. Your grades will need to be competitive, and you will need anything else that would help get into an elite university. You will need extracurriculars, volunteer work, etc. NROTC is your best bet, because it is how you can get directly involved with the Navy before actually joining.
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