Information station of where I make no deliberation

So about an hour ago I looked into a few college courses. What i deliberatley looked into however were a few Navy sponsered courses for high school and college grads. Here's what i found courtesy of navy school guide at schoolguides.com/navy

Nuclear Power Program
Long considered the most technical program in the U.S. Armed Forces, this program is available for qualified male & female high school graduates. Applicants enter the Nuclear Power Program at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools in either electricity, electronics, or as machinists. In-depth technical training and hands-on operation of a nuclear power plants follows that. Graduates are stationed aboard many nuclear powered vessels.

If you have a strong math / science background you could qualify for this training. Applicants accepted in to the program can receive sign on bonuses of up to $20,000 or the Navy College Fund worth $50,000. Re-enlistment bonuses of up to $100,000 are also available.



Advanced Electronics Computer Field
This program is open for qualified men and women who are high school graduates. Candidates accepted in to the program enter at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools leading to careers as Data Systems Technicians, Electronic Technicians, Sonar Technicians, Fire Control Technicians, and several others. You can expect state of the art training in the operation and maintenance of satellites, local and interior communication systems, radars, computer LANS, complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment used in advanced weapons systems. This is just a small sample of the advanced electronics and computer field. For specific information on these advanced programs call (866) FOR-NAVY.



Submariner Program
Are you somebody who wants to stand out from the crowd? Do you seek out challenges to see how far you can push yourself? Then the submariner program is for you. Submariners are an elite fighting force that is a vital part of the defense of the United States. This special program is for men interested in serving aboard one of the nuclear powered submarines in the U.S. fleet. Only those who have what it takes to meet the rigid qualifications for this special, challenging branch of the Navy will be accepted. There are numerous advanced programs available for those who want to serve aboard submarines, such as Submarine Advance Electronics Field. As a submariner you can look forward to exciting assignments on a naval platform engineered for safety and success in battle. Additionally, as a member of a submarine crew, you can expect to be challenged with responsibility and leadership by a team dedicated to your professional development and training.



NROTC
The NROTC Scholarship Program for young college-bound men and women provides full funding for four years of college tuition, textbooks, other fees of an instructional nature, as well as a living allowance of $250 per month.

While enrolled within the NROTC program, students have a chance to develop their leadership skills, while earning college credit for mandatory military science classes taken through the NROTC program. Additionally, each summer, students are given exposure to various communities within the Navy. Upon graduation, NROTC students will have achieved a degree without having to face the financial burden of student loans; will have earned up to $10,000 throughout their four years as an NROTC participant; and will be looking forward to an immediate position as a United States Naval Officer. The challenges of being a Naval Officer upon graduation are limitless.

For more information, write or call to:
OFFICER SCHOLARSHIPS
All officer program scholarships lead to an exciting and challenging job as a United States Naval Officer, powering young men and women into executive-level, decision-making positions, that provide them with much more responsibility at a younger age, than they would find in the private sector.



The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Qualified students in certain health disciplines (dentistry, medicine, and optometry) are eligible for a Navy Health Professions Scholarship, which provides up to four years of full tuition, books, fees, and necessary equipment, as well as a $1,316 monthly allowance. Upon being commissioned as Ensigns, United States Navy, these young men and women will have the exciting opportunity to gain further training, and ultimately work within their health disciplines, while meeting the leadership challenges and responsibilities of being a United States Naval Officer.



The Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)
The Health Services Collegiate Program offers students in certain health disciplines (dentistry, medicine, and optometry) in pursuit of graduate degrees a chance to further their education, without incurring the associated financial costs. This program covers books, fees, and tuition, as well as 2 years pay and allowances equivalent to those earned by an E-3 in the military – which for the NY area, can amount to $2800 per month for single students, or $3200 per month for students with dependants.



Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC)
College juniors and seniors who qualify for this highly selective and competitive program receive a $15,000 initial signing bonus, as well as approximately $3400 per month to finish college. Upon graduation, NUPOCs receive further training through the Navy’s own engineering program. NUPOCs receive an additional $2000 upon successful completion of this training.

NUPOCs receive the best pay, bonuses, and promotions within the Navy. These highly motivated officers serve in jobs operating multi-million dollar platforms ranging from nuclear powered submarines, to nuclear powered aircraft carriers, as well as managing and supervising the men and women who run the propulsion plants within these platforms.

The NUPOC program turns out the most sought after engineers in the Navy, as well as leaders in the corporate arena.


The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP)
The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program is designed to provide financial incentive for college students to complete Baccalaureate Degree requirements. BDCP participants must maintain a GPA of at least 2.7 [on a 4.0 scale]. These students will receive the full active duty pay allowances of an E-3 within the military, while earning their Baccalaureate Degrees.

Upon completing their Bachelor’s degree requirements, qualified applicants may be accepted into most officer communities, including surface warfare, aviation, SEAL, explosive ordnance disposal, supply, aeronautical maintenance duty, intelligence, cryptology, or oceanography. Regardless of the community chosen, participants have the opportunity to face the challenging role of being a United States Naval Officer. For more information,

Navy Recruiting Command, Public Affairs Office
5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 784, Millington, TN 38054
www.cnrc.navy.mil • (866) FOR-NAVY

Officer Candidate School, (901) 874-9236
Harp Duty, (901) 874-9141
Government Leased Housing (GLH), (901) 874-9119



U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY

Declared a National Historic Site in 1963, the Yard, as the campus is called, adjoins Annapolis, the colorful capital of Maryland. Settled in 1649, the city is not only a historic landmark in its own right but also a famed cultural and recreational center. The Naval Academy is almost equidistant from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, about 25 miles.

Founded in 1845, the Naval Academy is charged with preparing midshipmen for service as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps. Midshipmen pursue a demanding academic curriculum. They are imbued with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty, and are physically and mentally prepared for commissioned service. Women were admitted for the first time in 1976.

During the first summer at Annapolis, midshipmen learn the fundamentals of military life. Subsequent summers are spent at sea and at naval installations learning about the ships, submarines, and aircraft that the midshipmen will someday command. Visits to foreign lands provide opportunities to learn something of the people, places, and problems that make up the complex world of today.

During the academic year, midshipmen devote their major efforts to their studies, competing in the classroom with other students who excelled in their high schools. But there is yet another side to life at the Naval Academy. This is the physical and competitive challenge afforded by participation on one or more of the thirty-three Navy varsity men's and women's teams or in at least one of 29 intramural sports programs. Women's teams compete at the intercollegiate level in basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross-country, swimming, sailing, crew, and indoor and outdoor track. In the classroom and on the playing field, midshipmen learn to excel through competition and to achieve through teamwork.

Midshipmen also find time for a wide range of extracurricular activities. They may participate in over 70 clubs and organizations, ranging from musical groups to scuba diving to dramatics.

All graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree. Degrees are awarded in Aerospace, Electrical, General, Marine, Mechanical, Ocean, Systems, and General Engineering, Naval Architecture, Chemistry, Computer Science, General Science, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Oceanography, Physics, and Political Science. Students may also elect to minor in a foreign language. Graduates receive commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps.

Tuition, room and board, and medical and dental care are provided by the U.S. government.

The Naval Academy's faculty is composed of 650 members, with officers and civilians in approximately equal numbers (95 percent of the civilian faculty have Ph.D.s). The officers provide a continuing input of new ideas and experiences from the Fleet. The civilians provide a core of scholarship and teaching experience and lend continuity to the educational program.

Each year, approximately 1,200 men and women are selected for admission to the plebe (freshman) class at the Naval Academy. They come from every state in the Union and from families representing a wide variety of occupations and interests. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and must not have reached their 23rd birthday by July 1 of the year of admission. Candidates must be single and have no dependent children, and women candidates must not be pregnant; all candidates must be U.S. citizens. The Admissions Board examines each candidate's school records, College Board or ACT scores, recommendations from school officials, extracurricular activities, and other evidence of character, leadership potential, academic aptitude, health, and physical fitness.

The great majority of students accepted for admission come from the top 40 percent of their high school class. The SAT I or the ACT is required.


As of now I am still struggling with what the heck I'm going to do.
Ah FML once again.

Math is the beholder of all that is evil

Let's just say I hope my other "competitors" never read this.

Yesterday was the day of my congressional interviews-it was terrible. At first i thought i was going to be late because we were pretty much lost finding the building, then we didn't have quarters for the parking meter (I really don't like parking meters), and wow did i feel a little retarded wearing my uniform. Jordan (my lovely boyfriend and driver for the day) and I eventually found the building and went on our jolly way to the office. Once we were inside i was suprised by other "dressed up" individuals and my quiet friend Hannah who i was suprised seeing.

I was seriousley crapping my pants once i found myself waiting for my name to be called. But soon after Jordan left to find quarters to park, my name was called. I crapped myself.

The first panel i sat in with were Senator Reids. I'll be honest. That panel was my worst panel. It consisted of three individuals, later becoming four when a large burly man walked in late. The questions were typical and exactly what i expected: broad, blunt and extremely hard to answer. I rambled so much it was horrible.

"How do you think we will be remembering you today?"

"Uhm..i think by my personality...uhm...and the fact i wore my uniform..uhm yeah"

Ugh, i wanted to jump out the window.

The next panel was Congresswoman Berkley. I believe that was the middle slot. As in not the best but not the worst. The questions were similar and i actually laughed a little more than i did before. In Reids panel I was nervous and tried playing it off by laughing a little and saying i was nervous-that did nothing and they only responded with silence. However in Berkley's panel they seemed a little okay with it. It was a panel of men, one having a heavy Indian accent. I feel like they liked me because of my uniform since they complimented on how decorated i was. (I wore all of my medals.)

The last panel was Senator Ensign- the Clark High School Alumni. I believe this was my best panel. But sometimes i question why since i really wanted to cry.

This panel had the most people of about six. They varied from being professors, to colonels, sergeants, captains, admirals, etc. (I don't even remember-it was all a blur). My first impressions of them was that they liked me. Which i think they did.

"Looking sharp! [in uniform]"

Each one of them had something to say about me. The one closest to my left side actually happened to be in charge of Durango High Schools JROTC. He spoke to me about being on the Drill team at Clark and about beating Centennial. (Heck yeah we'll be beating Centennial.) In the end everything went downhill because they got to the point. After numerous questions, the pink-faced man ahead of me basically said this:

"You seem like a nice girl, and that you'd make an excellent naval officer, but your academics is what's reallt gonna bring you down. If it wasn't an issue you'd for sure get an appointment to the academy.."

My math grade and SAT math cumulative...is what killed me.

I wanted to cry my eyes out. I tried my best not to burst out in tears about what they had said. Because apparently they all felt the same. It was apparently also the fact that i wasn't taking Pre-Calculus or Calculus. I "eff'd" myself up with math. In the end, i gathered all the dignity i had left, got out of my seat, and shook their hands.

"See you at CCSD"

"Don't worry, the ones before you have recieved the same talk"

"Don't give up, you have a lot of perseverence"

"Thank you for wearing your uniform"

I walked out with a smile. i turned the corner, saw Josh waiting to get called for his panels, and left with Jordan to the car. But as soon as we got into the elevator i started to cry-i felt discouraged.

I still feel discouraged, i seriousley don't know what to do.

"You have till the age of 21 to apply"..

FML.

Interview with three monsters

So Geek Squad finally fixed my computer problems. They men in white and blue weren't actually Geek Squad, but i sure like to refer to them as that.

A couple days ago, I recieved my final letter indicating my congressional interviews for my military academy nominations. In order it was Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Senator John Ensign,and the quite adorable Senator Harry Reid. After a rushed month of getting the nomination applications complete, I had finally recieved my interview date. Coincidentlly, all on the same day and at different times. Nervous?-extremely nervous.

I honestly don't know what I'm going to say, how I'll say it, who i will be bringing, and what I'd be wearing. It's all coming together however. No matter what since my interview is this week.

After the letters came in i also realized what i really wanted. What wasn't included under that list happened to not be Merchant Marine Academy and Coast Gaurd Academy. After one five minute conversation with my lovely non-alphabetical assigned counselor, I relized applying for these academies was a mistake. I honestly knew nothing about these schools, all i knew while applying was that they ere close to the Navy branch. But i didn't want to go through with this anymore.

Although I re-thought about these schools, I had almost forgot about giving them my social security number. I'm not really sure if this is a good thing or bad thing. But i have a large hunch that it's a bad thing.

All i know right now is that I'm still completely determined about the Naval Academy. What's next i believe would have to be sending my presidential nomination to the dean of Naval Academy. After that..re-taking my Candidates Fitness Assesment (CFA), my ACT in December, and if necessary to re-take my SAT's.

It's a simple update on what's going on.

Yay.