USMMA to USNA

Random9
Fri, 26 May 2006 13:47:16 +0000

Both of these Academies are very competitive. The USMMA turns away an large number of fully qualified students who truely want to be Merchant Mariners. The admissions people have to make agonizing decisions between candidates based on minute details, and often, a deciding factor is the candidates’ demonstrated “want-to”. Sometimes it seems that they have to flip a coin. Either way, someone’s hopes are crushed. To be successfull at the USMMA, you have to genuinely WANT to go there and be committed to succeed there. Otherwise you risk becoming a “statistic”.

This is also true at USNA.
My son chose USMMA while his best friend chose USNA, the same year. They stay in touch and both are very happy with their decisions.

Bottom line… I second the reccommendations above. Go to a regular college and play for a year, then apply to the academy of your choice. You will be happier.