United States Naval Academy Top Questions

Best thing about my school is the emphasis on high academics and amazing athletics. I love the fact that I have 4,000 brothers that live here and would do anything for me. The comadire is amazing.

The closeness with my classmates.

Every midshipman at the Naval Academy is focused, patriotic, and for the most part friendly. The poeple I have met here a seperate breed, unlike any I have seen.

It is the premier institution to become a naval officer, which is what I want. Free education, guaranteed job placement after graduation and the oppurtunity to serve my country.

Being able to serve the country.

Everyone currently here had to work extremely hard to get in, so the work ethic and desire to be here are very high. We go through a lot and share the common thread of desiring a career in military service, so that creates a really strong bond among students.

The best thing about my school is that you pay for your own education by serving your country after graduation. Although tuition and all living expenses are completely paid by the government, students (called midshipmen) owe 5 years of service as an Officer in the Navy or Marine Corps. What this means is that every graduate is guaranteed a job either on a Navy ship, flying aircraft, serving as a Marine, or as a Navy SEAL.

The best thing about the Naval Academy is the tradition. The Academy has a tradition of excellence and expectations. This makes the environment and attitude accomodating to success.

I think that the incredible importance put on selflessness is the most important aspect of my school. It has become socially acceptable to become self-absorbed, but I think that wholeheartedly devoting oneself to a larger cause is more commendable, especially if that cause is the defense of the nation. A lot of the time, I get reality checks during the academic year; I'll realize that my grades are important, but that, somtimes, mentoring my freshmen takes precedence over studying. I have to succeed, but I cannot do it alone.