<p>Powerhawk - Do you understand who your cadre were at NASS? One month ago they were still plebes, a year ago they were getting ready to report for I-Day, two years ago they were YOU! This was their very first true leadership opportunity that each of them volunteered for. If these newly minted 3C impressed you, can you imagine what they will be like in 3 more years when they graduate? As far as life as an officer, contact your BGO and look at the Navy or Marines as a whole. Where do you see yourself fitting in?</p>
<p>All the SA’s are first and formost leadership schools. The academics are among the best (Navy graduated it’s 43rd Rhodes Scholar in 2008) The military and physical aspects provide a planned and structured environment to put in practice leadership skills and training over a four year period. It is a high performance and stressfull environment that is definitely not for everyone. In this respect NASS has done it’s job for you. It has gotten you to think about what you experienced and helped you formulate plans for your future.</p>
<p>Even if you decide to move forward and apply you are going to run into a very difficult 4 part application process to gain entry. If you fail at or do not complete any of the 4 parts, you will not get in. The process is designed to be difficult because only the cadidates that are strong and have a burning desire to be at a SA make it through.</p>
<p>Wish you the best in your future decisions.</p>