<p>USNA69: Thank you for a very clear-cut explanation of the importance of CVW in the applications process. </p>
<p>One comment about NASS and CVW. From discussions with my dd, I think they each have important, but distinct roles. The environment at NASS is artificial, but it (mock Sea Trials) was an eye-opener for dd that she still wasn’t ready physically. CVW showed more of the everyday life of a plebe, but it actually lessened her concerns about the academics, because she has already covered (in high school AP classes) a lot of the material in the classes she attended. It’s too late for Class of 2012, but if anyone hoping for 2013 and beyond is reading, I urge all of you to apply for NASS, and to also attend CVW if given the chance.</p>