<p>the first step is to submit a peliminary application. If you meet the minimum standards, you will be issued a candidate number, which allows you to continue with the application process. Once you are issued the candidate number, you are an “official candidate” and information will be sent to you, including a date and location for your medical exam (usually completed during the summer just prior to senior year), as well as additional application information that must be completed (teacher references, official transcript, official SAT reports, class rank, activities, etc).</p>
<p>The nomination is a seperate part of the application process, and you should initiate that once you are deemed an “official candidate.” Typically, in the spring of Junior year, contact your MOC and let them know of your interest. Most MOCs have their applications on-line, which makes the process that much easier. When the time comes, take careful note of their application deadline and make sure you have your paperwork completed well before then (usually by Sept-Oct of senior year).</p>
<p>BGO interview: will be scheduled, usually after you have 50% of your application completed. Typically, this equates to an interview time from August-Nov of senior year (all depends on when your application reaches that 50% mark). </p>
<p>To sum up:
you need to complete a peliminary application (usually in spring of Junior year). This can be done in 2 ways:
1- you can complete the peliminary application on-line at usna.edu
2- you can apply for NASS (Naval Academy Summer Seminar) on Feb 1 of Junior year- an application to NASS automatically opens up that peliminary application.</p>
<p>That is all you can do until you get that official candidate number.</p>