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U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Attending and Succeedingat the

U.S. Naval AcademySummer Seminar

(NASS)

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Attending and Succeedingat the

U.S. Naval AcademySummer Seminar

(NASS)

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U.S. Naval Sea Cadets interested in attending the U.S. Naval Academy, are strongly encouraged to apply for acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar in their high school junior year

U.S. Naval Sea Cadets interested in attending the U.S. Naval Academy, are strongly encouraged to apply for acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar in their high school junior year

General InformationGeneral Information

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Sea Cadet National Headquarters will reimburse tuition fee to all U.S. Naval Sea Cadets successfully completing the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar

Sea Cadet National Headquarters will reimburse tuition fee to all U.S. Naval Sea Cadets successfully completing the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar

General InformationContinued

General InformationContinued

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General OverviewGeneral Overview

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General OverviewGeneral Overview

NASS is for those interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation's service academies and serving their country as an officer

NASS is run by midshipmen with oversight by active duty Navy and Marine Corps officers

Numerous students from around the world attend this fast paced program each year

NASS is for those interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation's service academies and serving their country as an officer

NASS is run by midshipmen with oversight by active duty Navy and Marine Corps officers

Numerous students from around the world attend this fast paced program each year

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General Overview (2 of 5)General Overview (2 of 5)

NASS Provides:

– Opportunity for rising high school seniors to visit the Naval Academy for one week during the summer

– Chance to experience all aspects of the Naval Academy

Academic program

Midshipman life

– An overview of Navy and Marine Corps service options

– Experience in all aspects of the Naval Academy

NASS Provides:

– Opportunity for rising high school seniors to visit the Naval Academy for one week during the summer

– Chance to experience all aspects of the Naval Academy

Academic program

Midshipman life

– An overview of Navy and Marine Corps service options

– Experience in all aspects of the Naval Academy

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NASS Offers:

– Opportunity to sample university level academics at a first-rate institution

– Chance to discover whether the Naval Academy will help in achieving your goals

– A jump start on the admissions process

– Opportunity for you to determine whether you are right for the Academy, and whether the Academy is right for you

NASS Offers:

– Opportunity to sample university level academics at a first-rate institution

– Chance to discover whether the Naval Academy will help in achieving your goals

– A jump start on the admissions process

– Opportunity for you to determine whether you are right for the Academy, and whether the Academy is right for you

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Success at NASS includes:

– Academic qualifications

– Excellent physical fitness

– Positive attitude at all times

– Ability to follow orders

– Exhibition of true desire to attend the Naval Academy

– Ability to retain and accurately report information received

– Ability to perform well in a team environment

– Ability to admit mistakes and learn from them

Success at NASS includes:

– Academic qualifications

– Excellent physical fitness

– Positive attitude at all times

– Ability to follow orders

– Exhibition of true desire to attend the Naval Academy

– Ability to retain and accurately report information received

– Ability to perform well in a team environment

– Ability to admit mistakes and learn from them

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Treat NASS as a “Check Ride”

Consider NASS a military training event

– Sea Cadets should arrive in excellent physical and mental condition

Sea Cadet National Headquarters EXPECTS all participating cadets to arrive ready to give their best performance at this event

Sea Cadets should aspire to score in the top two levels of the NASS performance rating system

Treat NASS as a “Check Ride”

Consider NASS a military training event

– Sea Cadets should arrive in excellent physical and mental condition

Sea Cadet National Headquarters EXPECTS all participating cadets to arrive ready to give their best performance at this event

Sea Cadets should aspire to score in the top two levels of the NASS performance rating system

Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements

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Basic EligibilityBasic Eligibility The following general selection criteria are considered:

– Will meet age requirement of at least 17 Years old on 1 July of the following application year

– Unmarried, not pregnant and have no legal obligation to support a child, children or other individual(s)

– Superior high school performance and strong PSAT, SAT, or ACT results

– Demonstrated achievement in athletics and extracurricular activities, especially demonstrating leadership potential in these areas

– Physically fit and in good health with normal vision (20/40 or correctable to 20/20)

– Positive attitude, self-disciplined, and of good moral character

The following general selection criteria are considered:

– Will meet age requirement of at least 17 Years old on 1 July of the following application year

– Unmarried, not pregnant and have no legal obligation to support a child, children or other individual(s)

– Superior high school performance and strong PSAT, SAT, or ACT results

– Demonstrated achievement in athletics and extracurricular activities, especially demonstrating leadership potential in these areas

– Physically fit and in good health with normal vision (20/40 or correctable to 20/20)

– Positive attitude, self-disciplined, and of good moral character

NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is not a requirement, however, candidates seeking an appointment to the Naval Academy need to be U.S. citizens by the time they are inducted into the Brigade of Midshipmen.

NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is not a requirement, however, candidates seeking an appointment to the Naval Academy need to be U.S. citizens by the time they are inducted into the Brigade of Midshipmen.

Tuition and ExpensesTuition and Expenses

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Tuition and ExpensesTuition and Expenses Tuition to attend a session is approximately $350.00 Tuition covers

– Room and board

– Variety of materials Tuition does not cover travel to the Academy

Sea Cadet National Headquarter will reimburse the tuition fee for those successfully completing NASS

Each cadet is responsible for arranging transportation to and from the Naval Academy

Naval Academy will provide transportation to and from BWI Airport only

Bring extra cash for snacks and souvenirs

Tuition to attend a session is approximately $350.00 Tuition covers

– Room and board

– Variety of materials Tuition does not cover travel to the Academy

Sea Cadet National Headquarter will reimburse the tuition fee for those successfully completing NASS

Each cadet is responsible for arranging transportation to and from the Naval Academy

Naval Academy will provide transportation to and from BWI Airport only

Bring extra cash for snacks and souvenirs

Program ActivitiesProgram Activities

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Program Activities (1 of 2)Program Activities (1 of 2)

NASS allows the successful applicant to:

– Experience a taste of Academy life

– Live in Bancroft Hall

– Eat in the dining hall

– Participate in academic and leadership workshops

– Experience a variety of other activities on the campus

NASS allows the successful applicant to:

– Experience a taste of Academy life

– Live in Bancroft Hall

– Eat in the dining hall

– Participate in academic and leadership workshops

– Experience a variety of other activities on the campus

NOTE: Doing well at NASS in no way ensures an academy appointment for the participant.NOTE: Doing well at NASS in no way ensures an academy appointment for the participant.

NASS attendees have the option of attending eight 90-minute workshops

Workshop topics include:

NASS attendees have the option of attending eight 90-minute workshops

Workshop topics include:

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Program Activities (2 of 2)Program Activities (2 of 2)

– Information Technology– Naval Architecture– Mechanical Engineering– Ocean Engineering– Aerospace Flight Testing– Systems Engineering– Microcomputer Design– Ethics and Character Development– Seamanship and Navigation– Yard Patrol Craft (YP) Cruise

– Information Technology– Naval Architecture– Mechanical Engineering– Ocean Engineering– Aerospace Flight Testing– Systems Engineering– Microcomputer Design– Ethics and Character Development– Seamanship and Navigation– Yard Patrol Craft (YP) Cruise

– Oceanography– Mathematics– History– Meteorology– Literature– Chemistry– Political Science– Language Studies– Economics– Martial Arts

– Oceanography– Mathematics– History– Meteorology– Literature– Chemistry– Political Science– Language Studies– Economics– Martial Arts

Typical Daily ScheduleTypical Daily Schedule

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Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

0545-0630 Physical Training – Introduction to PEP

0700-0720 Breakfast

0730-1215 Morning Academic Workshops

1225-1300 Lunch

1345-1600 Afternoon Academic Workshops

1600-1800 Sporting Events or Military Drill Introduction

1830-1900 Evening Meal

2000-2245 Special Events, including – U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade – Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, D.C.

– Career Opportunity Presentations by Navy and Marine Corps officers

– Sea Trials

– Mock Plebe Indoctrination Session – the most popular event – really!

2300 Taps – much needed rest

0545-0630 Physical Training – Introduction to PEP

0700-0720 Breakfast

0730-1215 Morning Academic Workshops

1225-1300 Lunch

1345-1600 Afternoon Academic Workshops

1600-1800 Sporting Events or Military Drill Introduction

1830-1900 Evening Meal

2000-2245 Special Events, including – U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade – Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, D.C.

– Career Opportunity Presentations by Navy and Marine Corps officers

– Sea Trials

– Mock Plebe Indoctrination Session – the most popular event – really!

2300 Taps – much needed rest

Application ProcessApplication Process

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Application Process (1 of 2)Application Process (1 of 2)

Application process is open

– Path to application link will be provided by Sea Cadet National Headquarters

Deadline for NASS applications is 01 April

Selection dependent on:

– Overall qualification of applicant

– Academy’s need to meet complete geographic representation

Application process is open

– Path to application link will be provided by Sea Cadet National Headquarters

Deadline for NASS applications is 01 April

Selection dependent on:

– Overall qualification of applicant

– Academy’s need to meet complete geographic representation

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Application Process (2 of 2)Application Process (2 of 2)

All applicants will be notified of their selection status

Mailings of status notification begins around mid-March

In case of late applications, notification will be no earlier than 30 days after receipt

Final acceptance notices provided by 01 May

Summer seminar applicants are processed as applicants to the Naval Academy upon successful completion of the Summer Seminar

– Removes the need for a preliminary application

All applicants will be notified of their selection status

Mailings of status notification begins around mid-March

In case of late applications, notification will be no earlier than 30 days after receipt

Final acceptance notices provided by 01 May

Summer seminar applicants are processed as applicants to the Naval Academy upon successful completion of the Summer Seminar

– Removes the need for a preliminary application

Prepare to Exceed NASSPhysical Fitness Exam

Requirements

Prepare to Exceed NASSPhysical Fitness Exam

Requirements

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Physical Performance– Sea Cadets should prepare for and plan to take and

pass the following physical performance exam while at NASS:Physical Education Program (PEP) Physical

Readiness Test (PRT)

– Prepare to meet or exceed the following PRT expectations:

Men

Women 1.5 mile run (min) 10:30

12:40 Push-ups (min in 2 mins) 40

18 Sit-ups (min in 2 mins) 65

65

Physical Performance– Sea Cadets should prepare for and plan to take and

pass the following physical performance exam while at NASS:Physical Education Program (PEP) Physical

Readiness Test (PRT)

– Prepare to meet or exceed the following PRT expectations:

Men

Women 1.5 mile run (min) 10:30

12:40 Push-ups (min in 2 mins) 40

18 Sit-ups (min in 2 mins) 65

65

Preparation Guidelines (6 of 6)Preparation Guidelines (6 of 6)

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Preparing for NASSand

Academy Acceptance

Start Young!

Preparing for NASSand

Academy Acceptance

Start Young!

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Preparation Guidelines (1 of 5)Preparation Guidelines (1 of 5)

School Curriculum Guide:Coordinate with School Counselor:

– Four years of English, with a strong emphasis on composition, grammar, literature, and speech.

– Four years of math: algebra I & II, plane geometry, intermediate algebra, and trigonometry. Courses in pre-calculus and calculus are highly recommended.

– Two years of a foreign language. – One to two years of Latin, if offered– Two years of a laboratory science such as chemistry,

biology or physics. – One year of U.S. history. – Courses in geography, government, basic computing

and economics.

School Curriculum Guide:Coordinate with School Counselor:

– Four years of English, with a strong emphasis on composition, grammar, literature, and speech.

– Four years of math: algebra I & II, plane geometry, intermediate algebra, and trigonometry. Courses in pre-calculus and calculus are highly recommended.

– Two years of a foreign language. – One to two years of Latin, if offered– Two years of a laboratory science such as chemistry,

biology or physics. – One year of U.S. history. – Courses in geography, government, basic computing

and economics.

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School Curriculum Guide – Continued Coordinate with School CounselorSign-up for and take Pre-SAT when offeredSign-up for and take SAT when offered

SAT preparation classes are recommended.– SAT math and verbal scores of 620 or higher are

desirable. SAT may be taken more than one time without

penalty.– Academy will accept the highest score.

School Curriculum Guide – Continued Coordinate with School CounselorSign-up for and take Pre-SAT when offeredSign-up for and take SAT when offered

SAT preparation classes are recommended.– SAT math and verbal scores of 620 or higher are

desirable. SAT may be taken more than one time without

penalty.– Academy will accept the highest score.

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Physical Preparation Guide

– Participate in vigorous competitive team sports.

– Participate in individual sports that require sustained physical effort.

– Perform distance running regularly; two miles are recommended.

– Perform strenuous conditioning exercises – push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups.

– The best way to prepare is by starting off slowly and building on your physical accomplishments.

– Start with a two-mile run, alternating between running, walking, and gradually increase the amount of running.

Physical Preparation Guide

– Participate in vigorous competitive team sports.

– Participate in individual sports that require sustained physical effort.

– Perform distance running regularly; two miles are recommended.

– Perform strenuous conditioning exercises – push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups.

– The best way to prepare is by starting off slowly and building on your physical accomplishments.

– Start with a two-mile run, alternating between running, walking, and gradually increase the amount of running.

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Leadership Preparation Guide– Participate in extracurricular activities that provide

valuable leadership experiences and responsibilities:: Class, club, or student government leadership position Awards in academic societies, such as the National

Honor Society Participation and achievement in athletics

Competitive Team Sports:– Captain and Co-Captain roles are desirable

Leadership Preparation Guide– Participate in extracurricular activities that provide

valuable leadership experiences and responsibilities:: Class, club, or student government leadership position Awards in academic societies, such as the National

Honor Society Participation and achievement in athletics

Competitive Team Sports:– Captain and Co-Captain roles are desirable

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Leadership Preparation Guide - Continued Participation and success in public speaking and other

non-athletic activities Maximize participation and achievement in Sea Cadet

Corps Membership in community and/or church organizations

– It is more valuable for you to achieve distinction in a specific activity, rather than participate in a number of activities without any evidence of leadership achievement.

Leadership Preparation Guide - Continued Participation and success in public speaking and other

non-athletic activities Maximize participation and achievement in Sea Cadet

Corps Membership in community and/or church organizations

– It is more valuable for you to achieve distinction in a specific activity, rather than participate in a number of activities without any evidence of leadership achievement.

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