What is the best way to prepare and get in shape for the U.S. Naval Academy?
How do I apply to the Naval Academy? The first step is to fill out a Precandidate Questionnaire. Once it is evaluated by the Naval Academy, you will be notified if you have been designated as an official candidate. Do I have to turn in all of my application forms within 30 days? No. There is nothing that tracks how long it has been since your packet was sent out from the Academy. The sooner you complete your application package, however, the sooner it will go before the Admissions board. Since USNA has a rolling Admissions cycle there are more openings in September than there are in January. Will I receive a letter once my application packet is complete? Yes. Once the Academy has all of your forms scanned in to the computer, you will receive a postcard stating that all forms have been received. Expect to receive this postcard approximately one month after you send in the last form. Should I make copies of everything I send in to USNA? Yes. The Naval Academy deals with close to a millio
