<p>concerning NASS: go in there with a very positive attitude but remember, what you will do and see there is in a way very jaded. they will show you only the fun parts of the academy life and not the crap that people deal with every day. it is their advertisement to juniors so they want to attract and not repel candidates.</p>
<p>also realize, many (if not most) people who go there have wanted to go to USNA for many years. i decided in middle school that I wanted to be an officer in the Marine Corps and graduate from the academy. you are entering the application process a little late, especially if you are just now trying to build your resume or get fit enough or trying to decide if it is what you want. use NASS as this time. take it as a challenge, but also realize it is a very exciting and fun glimpse of only the best parts of academy life.</p>