Thank you man. My nomination interview is on January 7th. This helps alot.
@kaydenpascua Жыл бұрын
Your videos are very informative and entertaining. did you ever get in?
@benjamindavenport9660 Жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for this video! It has been very helpful to many people including me! Your dedication is inspiring.
@ajiabrown2851 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any advice on how to handle the stress of talking to my girlfriend’s dad? He is just so intimidating and you seem like a knowledgeable guy. Please help me navigate these uncharted waters!
@ajiabrown2851 Жыл бұрын
Dude that would’ve been SOO bad if you said that to him!🙈
@farsiwithjp Жыл бұрын
Awesome bro! I’ve been watching your videos a lot recently and have my interview today. Because of you I’m so much more confident about getting my nomination. Thanks!
@bill5467 Жыл бұрын
did you ever get in? hope you did
@huntercanine Жыл бұрын
He Graduated from USNA May of 2022
@chevy4x466 Жыл бұрын
What is this young man’s status at this point. I hope if he didn’t get in to West Point, he still served
@huntercanine Жыл бұрын
He Commissioned from the Naval Academy in May of 2022.
@patrickmendonca75542 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@timothygeorgie70213 жыл бұрын
Hey, during my interview. Should I rent a tux out should I show up in my Civil Air Patrol Class A's. I welcome any feedback as my interview is coming soon. Thanks!
@johnfilippone74103 жыл бұрын
Great video Sir. I will be entering my Junoor Year at FUMA and plan to apply for Annapolis, West Point. VMI and the Citadel next year. My grades are excellent, hold a Cadet leadership position who works hard and work all Cadets in my Platoon long and hard. I play sports and I was told I should have get involved in the Community.? I think the biggest challenge will be going from a hard leader to back to being a follower and have to work my way back to the top. and learn how to lead all over again.
@ryan-mj6ts3 жыл бұрын
What if I can't elaborate as well? I generally won't have a conversation I won't stutter in. For me at least, it takes time to think and form words. It's not just an automatic click in my brain and I know what to say. My answers aren't any less authentic or genuine. But when I prepare beforehand and have those responses in my mind it'll be much easier to make my point and intentions across. Can I fix this?
@alphabyte-lx5gs3 жыл бұрын
This guy knows
@Aviation_hub-kr7hw3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry but how am I supposed to answer that team question? I mean, it doesn’t really seem like there is a wrong or a right answer. It seems like they just kind of want you to give them a valid reason maybe. But i am not sure. I am only in 7th grade but I’m 100% attempting to work out and get good academics to prepare myself. I want to get into this college.
@Aviation_hub-kr7hw3 жыл бұрын
I am also confused on how to get a nomination. Is it something you earn, or do you apply for it with a resume?
@churchgrayson12923 жыл бұрын
Honestly since you’re in 7th grade all you gotta worry about is being a kid, once you enter highschool get involved with school, volunteer, get into sports, be well rounded and have humility, but for the time being, be a kid and enjoy being one
@BK-xs5qw3 жыл бұрын
this video really helped and i was able to get a nomination for USNA!!
@BK-xs5qw3 жыл бұрын
I just had my BGO Interview yesterday and this video really helped!!
@rickdunn38833 жыл бұрын
USNA education is valued about $53,000 per year as of 2021. Not $400,000
@SpooderOfficial Жыл бұрын
I think he meant in total after you graduate
@deanmensonides44663 жыл бұрын
Did you ever get into the Naval academy or Westpoint?
@firefly75783 жыл бұрын
I have my interview tomorrow and your videos are really helpful and motivating, thanks for making them and congrats on your nomination!
@beatrizholzbach88403 жыл бұрын
he got admitted into the USNAs class of 2022 facebook.com/SHSVikingWrestlingTeam/posts/its-been-a-great-week-for-these-young-man-ethan-thompson-just-finished-his-first/2222770477790059/
@beatrizholzbach88403 жыл бұрын
He got admitted into the USNA class of 2022 i think. This link is the closest proof I have to this being true: facebook.com/SHSVikingWrestlingTeam/posts/its-been-a-great-week-for-these-young-man-ethan-thompson-just-finished-his-first/2222770477790059/
@BK-xs5qw3 жыл бұрын
thanks for this. i have my nomination interview tomorrow at 9:15 am
@dramos1513 жыл бұрын
Dose every one get an interview?
@beneichholz3 жыл бұрын
You start the second semester of your junior year. Open a pre-candidate kit, then over the summer you will start your full app/submit nominations. First semester of your senior year, if roughly 50% of your app is done, you can schedule your interview with your BGO. As a general piece of advice, keep in touch with your BGO. I first met mine in Feb 2020 while applying for the class of 2025 and sat down for coffee to learn more ab the academy. I kept in touch the whole time I was applying. I’d ask him questions about various things going on with my application/nomination and make sure that he knew how committed I was to the process. He told me even before our interview that he was pulling for me to get an appointment, and was very excited to see me get a nomination and be one step closer to attending.
@chaitralisamant36903 жыл бұрын
@@beneichholz when are you supposed to start applying for a congressional nomination, and what would be the proper way to apply? i know that you need to do an online application on the congresspersons website, but is it important to send an email or something else, and what would be the timeline for that? (i’m a junior right now). thank you sm!
@dramos1513 жыл бұрын
@@beneichholz thanks just received a nomination
@dramos1513 жыл бұрын
@@chaitralisamant3690 go on admissions website
@nikagiunashvili95143 жыл бұрын
Bro did u get in West Point?
@sahajkohli43053 жыл бұрын
@PJ NTLMDN how come he hasn’t been posting ?
@beauwilliams90543 жыл бұрын
@@sahajkohli4305 cause he mad it man he did it
@beauwilliams90543 жыл бұрын
@@sahajkohli4305 *made
@kuriaak3 жыл бұрын
I have 2 interviews this weekend, thanks for the information! Wish me luck!!!
@rancellgonzalez90533 жыл бұрын
what questions are you talking about??? where questions do they ask you
@alysonlambert74483 жыл бұрын
If you look up "service academy nomination questions" you'll find sample questions.
@dylanfisher54843 жыл бұрын
1000% the same way. If it’s what you want you will have genuine answers. No need to rehearse, you know what you need to say. I Appreciate the tips
@ProfessorMoolaGaming3 жыл бұрын
I have my zoom interviews coming up
@damisikayode21683 жыл бұрын
For what branch of military? It isn’t in person??
@thomascho89753 жыл бұрын
@@damisikayode2168 Nah it's zoom... mines tomorrow at 1:00 pm lol
@yamatsechok83403 жыл бұрын
@@thomascho8975 mine is at 9:30am tomorrow
@olayinka.o92133 жыл бұрын
@@yamatsechok8340 mine is at 2pm today lmao
@turonavyblue38633 жыл бұрын
@@olayinka.o9213 what questions did you get? :)
@calebkim22754 жыл бұрын
Nooo did u not make it to the naval academy???
@mollybasketball38083 жыл бұрын
I really don’t think he did. Because he hasn’t posted any updates
@huntercanine Жыл бұрын
@@mollybasketball3808 He Graduated from the Naval Academy in 2022
@Justin-bz7ed Жыл бұрын
@@huntercanine That's right! He did.
@longfordboy25384 жыл бұрын
As one who knows a bit about this , I can tell you that this young man knows what he is talking about. You must really want it Badly.
@this_is_not_leanne62994 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m reapplying for the academy along with West Point since next week applications open again any advice to enhance my chances than the first time? The first time I applied I got my congressional and JROTC nomination right away but my SAT score was low. But I got rejected due to incompletion my biology teacher never wrote her recommendation letter.
@evanbradley27904 жыл бұрын
That’s really lame! You were so close and lost it all because of a simple mistake. What happened next after the rejection?
@this_is_not_leanne62994 жыл бұрын
Evangelical Brandy I decided to enlist into the marines which I already have I might just do their officer programs. I would reapply while I’m serving but I’m not sure about it because I have to start all 4 years over again even if I have so many college credits on me.
@sierrahester47524 жыл бұрын
I’m currently a junior applying to the Naval Academy. How can I make sure I’m as competitive as possible? And not give them the mediocre answers to these types of questions? I am very serious about attending!
@anon41682 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@Papa_hot Жыл бұрын
Update?
@bigmoney50124 жыл бұрын
Just got a nomination yesterday!!! I’m so happy first year applying
@fernandobrito61264 жыл бұрын
What academy?
@kevint50204 жыл бұрын
Did they ask you a political question? I have mine tomorrow. Good luck!
@maldonado414 жыл бұрын
How did it go? What did you get asked?
@jvk94454 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! Maybe more sample questions.
@bobcohesive23604 жыл бұрын
Hey man.. what were ur SAT ACT scores at the end of all of your retakes?
@davisjoyce43434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful! I have two interviews this Sunday!
@ayushpadhi21734 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am applying for the class of 2024 and this really helped. My interview went very well.
@ayushpadhi21733 жыл бұрын
@Grayson Callahan I did get in. I'm a plebe living life right now.
@kuriaak3 жыл бұрын
@Grayson Callahan hey! me too! good luck bruvva
@electrowolf62603 жыл бұрын
@@ayushpadhi2173 way to go!
@ivi1224 жыл бұрын
You’re so funny “no fish hands” lol. Very good video and to the point!!!!
@soccerunboxtv57715 жыл бұрын
This video was super helpful! Thank you so much
@cybercab5 жыл бұрын
Good info. I applied to all three but attended the AF. Later served on the selection committee. Very interesting process. As a candidate I think I would have prepared differently knowing what I know now. Namely, I wasted a lot of time doing things like band and too many social clubs. I should have just focused on grades, academic teams and sports. Maybe take a class on taking the SAT as well. Never did. But I got primary nom so it didn't matter in the end. Not sure I'd want to go there now knowing what I know. But it can be a great fit for many.
@oilkos773 жыл бұрын
Just curious - what do you know now that would keep you from applying?
@cybercab3 жыл бұрын
@@oilkos77 I know what the experience is like. I have nightmares about the place 31 years later. I could have been more successful at another college and the civilian world of employment. The biggest issue is that you do so much that I lost the love of learning. You just put out fires and try to avoid getter NF kicked out for whatever. Not worth the effort. But that’s just me. I have three siblings. One was very happy with it. One felt like it was a waste like me. I have not asked the other sibling.
@cybercab3 жыл бұрын
@@oilkos77 Also the political ideology has shifted significantly. Their recent commercial boasted about new racist policies on admittance. They do not want the best candidates. They want the right mix of people based on the color of their skin. I know a word for that. I also saw a group of people from the Academy promoting a controversial Marxist group. If you're white you will need to perform at a higher level. If you're Asian...good luck! Best thing to be is a female who is a minority and has some sort of sexual dysphoria. The racism is not new. What's new is that they admit it and are proud of it. My mind is completely blown. The leadership is "just following orders." But all it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. All that being said, I'd still give it serious consideration. It is free and it's amazing education. You'd face all those issues at regular schools as well. But as I approach 50 I can look back and see that I wasted years of my life on things which mean nothing. Did the best I could. Things turned out well so I can't complain too much.
@oilkos773 жыл бұрын
@@cybercab thank you for your honesty! Interesting perspective...My son plans to apply next year so I am gathering info. I agree with the shifting political perspective, everywhere. People don’t realize how well they have it here! Speaking from first hand experience, coming from former Soviet Union. Socialism is a big NO! My son loves learning, especially calculus. I certainly would not want him to lose that. Hmm I guess he wouldn’t be too disappointed if he didn’t get in then :) Do you mind if I email you? My son wanted to know more about what’s life at the academy is like and whether he can handle it. Thank you for sharing your opinion! I am glad things turned out well for you :)
@cybercab3 жыл бұрын
@@oilkos77 Olga, he sounds like the kind of man we need there! I'd be glad to help in any way possible. Pleased feel free to him message me. (My username @ gmail)
@andrewspaulding42025 жыл бұрын
did you get in?
@LosAngeles20115 жыл бұрын
Ethan, you're a nice guy!
@antoniokontos83455 жыл бұрын
Just had my first interview. I think it went pretty well. Congrats btw on your appointment!!!!!!
@davinator2254 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@ItsJustTori84 жыл бұрын
what kind of questions did they ask
@laurensteverson89484 жыл бұрын
Did you get in?
@williamburch13215 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid brother. Got my nomination thanks to your tips. Hopefully my BGO interview will go just as well. Fortunately, my BGO is a talker (I've met with him a little in the past). So I can see why you said not to worry about talking for 2hrs straight.
@soccerboss79245 жыл бұрын
That’s wild. I relate to you so much. I wanna go to a military academy and if I don’t get accepted, I’m thinking about going to NAU. I also play up rugby so that’s cool
@spencerhiggins24675 жыл бұрын
This going to sound a little prying and maybe a bit disrespectful, but did you get the appointment?
@mollybasketball38083 жыл бұрын
I was wondering that too
@sahajkohli43053 жыл бұрын
@@mollybasketball3808 he did, he made it to the naval academy
@mollybasketball38083 жыл бұрын
@@sahajkohli4305 what grade is he in???
@sahajkohli43053 жыл бұрын
@@mollybasketball3808 I think he’s a junior there now
@mollybasketball38083 жыл бұрын
@@sahajkohli4305 that's really cool! I'm glad that he made it. He hasn't posted that's y I thought he quit KZfaq
@goober48605 жыл бұрын
How long did the interview take?
@natevideos2635 жыл бұрын
The person from my Rep said 20 minutes, but that could vary.
@ryancoleman53275 жыл бұрын
Mine was about 20
@unknownnerdofunspecifiedorigin6 жыл бұрын
This is really good stuff and my assessment of my chances for getting into Annapolis has completely reversed... I now believe I can get in. I've made it into the Summer Seminar Session 3 in a couple weeks and I feel I have a good chance of going beyond to the Academy itself.
@ethanthompson53526 жыл бұрын
Adam Olinde there ya go man. Don’t compare yourself to the people who have got in. Focus on yourself and improving in every area as best you can
@superfamilyallosauridae65056 жыл бұрын
I am the same way, but I have begun to lead in little things and I'm trying to learn about leadership in healthy ways and practice it when out with friends. In a 180 from before I now end up giving a significant part of direction to our unplanned days together.
@mattfrmdachi5 жыл бұрын
Did you earn an appointment?
@indigosumo1994 Жыл бұрын
Did you get in??!
@bradleyvargas8556 жыл бұрын
What did you do in between the year when you got a nomination but no appointment, and the next year ?