<p>With all due respect to the previous poster, would encourage anyone seeking to attend any of the academies- and for that matter, any school- to visit- and visit more than once. Would further encourage them to do an overnight stay if offered- regardless of school- you get a whole different perspective being amongst students as opposed to sitting in an information session, or readking just the catalogue. If you are going to feel intimidated and out of place, better to do it on a visit then on I-Day.</p>
<p>Don’t know of anyone who would purchase a car before taking it out for a spin- and you are “purchasing” a heck of a lot more - $$$, time and effort- in taking this journey- best to make sure it is the right path for you!!!</p>
<p>Getting a nomination is essential to getting in.
If you can manage that AND visit the academy, go for it.
If unable to attend a CVW, then visit at another time- but visit.
You owe yourself that- you are picking the USNA every bit as much as USNA is picking you, and it has to be a “good fit” on both sides! </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>