<p>My son attended NASS last summer and loved it. He did his application online at mid-night because he thought it would give him the best advantage. (his G.C. at school recommended this as well). He is a current applicant. I do think that being a female is an advantage due to the fact that their are more men at the academy and fewer female applicants. Like the previous posters I agree that NASS doesn’t necessarily mean acceptance. Many mid-shipman were never accepted to NASS.</p>
<p>It’s best to contact the offices of your elected representatives this Spring/Summer to let them know you are interested. Sometimes getting the nomination is the biggest part of the battle. All of them have their own application process and way of evaluating candidates. In addition, you can find out the name of your blue/gold officer (BGO) online. You can reach out to them in the Spring/Summer. They can be enormously helpful to you! Best of luck to you! BTW, the Navy Application itself is a big one. Best to get it in to NAVY by early fall. I think my son’s was completed by September 15.</p>
<p>Agree with other posters to pursue the NROTC application. You pick 5 schools on that. Also a big application. I hope this is helpful.</p>