JWert93
12-02-10, 09:52 PM
Okay, I'm currently a Junior in high school. I have a legitimate chance at making the Naval Academy, I have the grades, and I believe I will get the test scores too. I already have contacted my representative about being interested, and this coming Spring I am able to apply for his nomination. If I make it I will definitely make sure to get one of the coveted Marine option slots.
But, I've always looked at possibly enlisting, and do not know which I should do. I come from a family that has a history of service. My grandfather served in the Navy on a communications vessel in the Pacific during WWII. My uncle, who I am named after, served in Vietnam with the Army. I really would like to enlist, but there is something in me that wants to go to the Naval Academy.
I always strive to be the best at everything I have done, and not being the best makes me work harder. That's one of the reasons I want to go to the Naval Academy, because being among others who strive to be the best will push me to become the best I can be. However I feel that enlisting will also push me to become the best I can be.
As of right now I am really leaning towards the Academy. What do you think?
(I won't change my mind based on anyone's recommendations, however I would love to hear what you think anyways.)
But, I've always looked at possibly enlisting, and do not know which I should do. I come from a family that has a history of service. My grandfather served in the Navy on a communications vessel in the Pacific during WWII. My uncle, who I am named after, served in Vietnam with the Army. I really would like to enlist, but there is something in me that wants to go to the Naval Academy.
I always strive to be the best at everything I have done, and not being the best makes me work harder. That's one of the reasons I want to go to the Naval Academy, because being among others who strive to be the best will push me to become the best I can be. However I feel that enlisting will also push me to become the best I can be.
As of right now I am really leaning towards the Academy. What do you think?
(I won't change my mind based on anyone's recommendations, however I would love to hear what you think anyways.)