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By now, you’ve finished your Congressional Interview, maybe even your B&G Interview. You’ve attended or are preparing for a Candidate Weekend Visit. You likely have all pieces submitted for your application.
Important military and patriotic days:
Now, check the ToDo list to see if you’re up to date:
Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more of your time and money before you achieve your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you want to go.
Here’s a good book to get you started:
From the perspective of a woman who was accepted and how she accomplished it. Down-to earth, personal, definitely not dry, and should give confidence to any teen, male or female, considering a military academy as their college of choice.
By now, you’ve finished your application, all the interviews, and have one big job remaining: Keep your grades, your leadership, and your physicality in top shape so when you receive the acceptance letter, you’re ready.
Important military and patriotic days:
Here are some articles to help you through December:
Headed for USNA? Prepare Yourself–Freshman Year HSHeaded for USNA? Prepare Yourself Sophomore Year HSWant to Attend USNA? Prepare Yourself Junior Year HSHeaded for USNA? Prepare Yourself–Senior YearNow, check the ToDo list to see if you’re up to date:
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Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman
Posted in Monthly events
Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more of your time and money before you achieve your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you want to go.
Here are two books to get you started:
From the perspective of a woman who was accepted and how she accomplished it. Down-to earth, personal, definitely not dry, and should give confidence to any teen, male or female, considering a military academy as their college of choice.
By now, you’ve finished the application save a few remaining items. Your job becomes to wait, patiently. Keep your grades solid, your physical in shape, your leadership well-tuned.
Important military and patriotic days:
Here are some articles to help you through November:
What’s it Like to Parent a Midshipman?
Want to Attend USNA? Prepare Yourself Junior Year HS
Headed for USNA? Prepare Yourself Sophomore Year HS
Do You Recognize the Early Warning Signs of a USNA Midshipman
39 Reasons to Love the Marine Corps
Now, check the ToDo list to see if you’re up to date:
Posted in Monthly events
Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more of your time and money before you achieve your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you want to go.
Here is a great book to get you started:
From the perspective of a woman who was accepted and how she accomplished it. Down-to earth, personal, definitely not dry, and should give confidence to any teen, male or female, considering a military academy as their college of choice.
Important military and patriotic days:
Here are some articles to help you through October:
Now, check the ToDo list to see if you’re up to date:
Posted in Monthly events
Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more of your time and money before you achieve your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you want to go.
Here’s a good book to get you started:
From the perspective of a woman who was accepted and how she accomplished it. Down-to earth, personal, definitely not dry, and should give confidence to any teen, male or female, considering a military academy as their college of choice.
Important military and patriotic days:
Here are some articles to help you through September: Read More…
Posted in Monthly events
Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more of your time and money before you achieve your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you want to go.
Here are two books to get you started:
From the perspective of a high school student who was accepted. Down-to earth, personal, definitely not dry, and should give confidence to any teen, male or female, considering a military academy as their college of choice.
Important USNA, military, and patriotic days:
Here are articles to help you through August:
Posted in Monthly events
Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next.
If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more of your time and money before you achieve your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you want to go.
Here’s a book to get you started:
Like every year, I am exuberantly celebrating America’s birthday. I’d say times are tough here in the US, but that seems to be true everywhere in the world. So, I won’t complain. I will enjoy the love of America as all of my international friends love their own homeland.
This one–Chris Stapleton–10 Million views since Super Bowl 2023:
I was going to replace this next one but it’s been viewed by
30 million+ people!
I couldn’t find a better celebratory song.
And this one with 32 million+ viewers:
Posted in patriotism
Important military and patriotic days:
Here are some articles to help you through July:
Like every year, I am exuberantly celebrating America’s birthday. I’d say times are tough here in the US, but that seems to be true everywhere in the world. So, I won’t complain. I love America as all of my international friends love their own homeland.
This one–Chris Stapleton–8.2 Million views since Super Bowl 2023:
Here’s the feel-good video for all patriots. If you missed this viral video from the Navy Women’s Lacrosse team, enjoy!
Posted in Monthly events
Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more of your time and money before you achieve your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you want to go.
Here are two books to get you started:
From the perspective of a woman who was accepted and how she accomplished it. Down-to earth, personal, definitely not dry, and should give confidence to any teen, male or female, considering a military academy as their college of choice.
Important military and patriotic days:
Here are some articles to help you through June:
Now, check the ToDo list to see if you’re up to date:
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Copyright ©2025 usna.wordpress.com – All rights reserved.
“The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”
Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman
Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment in time and money because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more before achieving your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you want to go.
Here’s a book to get you started:
From the perspective of a woman who was accepted and how she accomplished it. Down-to earth, personal, definitely not dry, and should give confidence to any teen, male or female, considering a military academy their first choice college.
By now, you’ve finished your application. You have two big jobs remaining: Prepare physically and keep your academics strong.
Important military and patriotic days:
Here are some articles to help you through May:
Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment in time and money because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more before achieving your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you want to go.
Here are two books to get you started:
From the perspective of a woman who was accepted and how she accomplished it. Down-to earth, personal, definitely not dry, and should give confidence to any teen, male or female, considering a military academy their first choice college. Read More…
By now, you’ve finished your BGO Interview and attended a Candidate Weekend Visit. You have one big job remaining: Keep your grades solid, your attitude positive, and your goals clear.
Important military and patriotic days in April:
If you’re just starting to think about attending the US Naval Academy, here’s your guide to making that dream come true:
Building a Midshipman: How to Crack the USNA Application
Now check the April ToDo list to see if you’re up to date:
If you’ve been accepted or are the parent of a child who has been accepted, it’s time to start thinking about Plebe Summer:
You Know You’re a Plebe when…Plebe Summer Care Packages: What to SendYou Know You’re a Plebe Parent if…33 Rules (aka Rates) Plebes Must FollowWhat’s My Plebe Doing Today?–image credit Deposit Photo
Copyright ©2025 usna.wordpress.com – All rights reserved.
“The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”
Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman
Posted in Monthly events
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A personal note:
When my daughter wanted a book on how to get into the Naval Academy, all she could find were books that told her how hard it was, how selective they were, how very few could achieve it. My daughter brushed them off, but I wondered how many kids would be discouraged by that approach and decided to write a book explaining how to achieve the goal, not why kids couldn’t. I stressed how teens can solve the problems that stood in their way rather than why they couldn’t, how they could get where they wanted to go rather than why they couldn’t get there. That worked for my daughter and I had no doubt it would work for others. From what I hear from readers, it’s true.
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