Can I Transfer a Nomination?

USNA84
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:08:26 +0000

I hate to sound all “Dad” here, but you’re the only person who can make that decision. You’re allowed to be selfish in this case; make the decision that suits you best. Don’t worry, if you turn down USNA, somebody else will get to go. The tragedy would be that you go, decide you don’t really want to be there, and decide to leave USNA. Then, the appointment gets wasted.

We spend a lot of time telling our kids to keep their options open, but at some point you will need to start making choices that close off some of those options. My advice: think about it, decide what you want to do, commit to that decision and don’t look back.

You’re really deciding about which service you want to serve in ultimately, irrespective of how you get commissioned. The academy decision should be a step in that process, not an ultimate goal.

So, think about it, talk to people you trust to give you good advice, and make your choice. That’s about the best I can tell you.

PM me if you want and we can exchange contact details and speak live.