United States Naval Academy Top Questions

Applicant weekends, where an interested high school student may shadow a student around for a day of classes and even part of the weekend, is very helpful in guaging whether the school of interest is a good fit. As far as making the most of a college experience, get involved. Schools, especially the Naval Academy, offer so many unique, once in a lifetime opportunities and usually at little to no cost.

The best thing to do to make the most of your college experience is to pick a school that works best for you. Don't choose a school because of its reputation, or it's sports teams, or how much money they will give you. All of these are important factors, but in the end, you have to find a place that suits your needs, where you can be happy, and succeed. In the end, it doesn't matter how great your school is or how much they are paying you. If you are not happy there, none of it matters. Once you have found the school that woks for you, get involved. Find an activity that you enjoy and join a club or a sport. Clubs give you an automatic group of people who are interested in the same things as you, and it is easier to make friends. ALso, make sure you get your work done, but don't forget to have fun. Take a lot of pictures and enjoy every minute, because it only lasts 4 short years.

Make sure the school fits you.

Parents: Get kids done essays and whatnot early, but give them time to develop those things themselves so they mean something to them. For college visits, back off Students: Visit as much as possible, and try to stay as long and as involved as possible

Just do it

Make sure the environment is right for you. Yuou have to know that you will get along with people on campus and that you will be able to socially adapt. It is important to develop your social skills while in college to better prepare yourself for the real world. Also, make sure your general major is at the university. Many people go to college thinking they want to major in one thing and end up switching, if you are unsure of your major look for a college with a diverse set of options. Also, try to find a college with strong spirit and a motivation to "do." You will be motivated by the people around you; therefore, choose an environment conducive to the person that you want to be. And finally, choos ea college that will challenge you. Always try to grow and learn more in every situation.

Make sure you want to be a military officer before coming here. Also, be ready to work and take in as much info as you possibly can. The Naval Academy is not for everyone, but your opportunities beyond this school are infinite. You will never have problems finding a job with a degree from here. And last but not least, the US taxpayer pays for it. In fact, you get paid to come here.

You get what you put into the system. If the system, your college of choice, will not be able to meet your abilities then go somewhere else. Do not go somewhere for the sake of having an easy four years of college. Go to college and work those four years in order to have a lifetime of rewards. There is something miserable at every college, find what is best miserable for you.

Base the college choice on what you want to do in life.

Parents should not place any pressure on their children as they search for a college to apply to. Parents should also be supportive and help their children research and apply to different schools. Children should be open minded as they are searching for a school and should keep their strengths, weaknesses, and interests in mind. I believe one will recieve as much as they place into their college experience. Thus, students should strive for excellence in all areas of life (socially, academically, athletically, religously) in their college careers.