Building a Midshipman | Jacqui Murray

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Building a Midshipman

	Building a Midshipman Jacqui Murray Structured Learning, 2006 - 86 pages average customer review:based on 2 reviews view larger image
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You don't have to be a miracle-worker to be one of the 10% of applicants who lands a spot in one of the four military academies, but you do need a plan... For the thousands of students who apply every year for West Point, the US Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Coast Guard Academy--and slog through the numbing concatenation of decisions preceding a nomination--there is no greater intimidation than the likely event that they will try and fail. This, though is the military's examination into the pithiness of an applicant's moral fiber and an important ingredient to the go/no go decision. In the words of James Stockdale, USNA '46 and Medal of Honor Winner: "The test of character is not 'hanging in there' when you expect a light at the end of the tunnel, but performance of duty and persistence of example when you know that no light is coming." This is the true story of how one All-American kid did it. She had no idea she could aim so high and succeed so succinctly. Her research into the typical Midshipman uncovered a profile alarmingly like herself. If she dreamt of attending a college where she fit in and attracted kindred souls, this qualified. When you first meet Maggie, you may wonder, why does she think an Ivy League school will accept her? She doesn't earn straight A's or play quarterback on the football team, or center on the volleyball squad. This book describes in detail her background, her academic interests, her focus, as well as her struggle to put together a winning admissions package. Along the way, you gain insight into the moral fiber that grounds everything she does and allows her to fight the good fight. The support from family and friends, and decisions she must make that superficially appear impossible for an adolescent, but are in fact achievable for thousands of like-minded teens. This book will walk you through the long process, give you cheat sheets for making sure you do everything required, and moral support when you wonder why you're spending all your time on a seemingly hopeless endeavor. It's bound in a convenient three-ring binder so you can add your submittal and information as you collect it.

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The Real Basics

I bought this book for my son who wants to apply to the Naval Academy. There are books out there to explain service academies, but not how to get accepted. It has so many steps, it's confusing to keep track of. This book not only explained why the military makes it difficult, but the step-by-steps needed to be accepted. It is told through the eyes of a successful applicant and makes the reader believe anyone has a chance if they follow this guide.

It has chapters on how she started, the goals she set, why she picked USNA, the steps she took each year in high school from freshman to senior. It talks about her experiences with her Blue and Gold officer, the congressional interview process, how she resolved problems in her application package. A timeline tells you when she did what, what her grades were throughout the application process, how she prepared herself for Plebe summer, how and when she accomplished the myriad steps. It has check lists, examples of application materials, her application resume and explanations on how to solve certain problems that come up. Like the medical examination by DoDMERB. A family friend was disqualified at this exam, and this book explains what to do if you have a problem.

This would help anyone applying to any of the service academies--West Point, USAFA, USNA, Coast Guard--as well as anyone trying to get into an Ivy League. There are books on getting into every other highly-competitive college. I can't believe this hasn't been written before.

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My son has been in this process for over a year now. We have read every book on the subject and I found this one to be quite a dissapointment. He received a congressional nomination, but no thnaks to this manual. I would recommend the other guides as much better products.

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