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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Computer Science  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Super Brilliant If you want to succeed and you actually put for the effort to do so, you will succeed. If you expect this place to change you like magic, it won't. Only those who have it within themselves to grow and develop will truly see the value of this institution. In the end, there is no doubt that we are proud of saying that we attend the Academy. It's all about the people with whom you live. As for academics, how many other students can say that they can walk in at 2100 go to the lab, and ask the professor for help. The good thing is that the professors are here to teach, not to do their own work. Now that is a learning environment. As for social life, sure we can't go out during the week (if you aren't a senior) but we "work hard, play hard." It's so great being in the middle of downtown Annapolis. Urban city, col Education Quality: A+, Individual Value: D Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Dec 25 2012 3rd Year Male -- Class 2014    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=91153&uid=636'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save Math  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I went to Navy unsure of whether the Navy would be my career or a place to get started. I went to a public high school in a blue collar town and during my plebe year I wasn't sure I was going to survive the barrage of academics, military responsibilities and a very harsh military environment. It wasn't much fun. At some point along the way, around my junior year, I started to realize that I just might graduate. Upon graduation, I spent five years serving aboard two ships and then left the Navy to attend graduate school for an MBA and ultimately to pursue a business career. Twenty five years later, I have an appreciation for what this institution did for me and what it does for our country. My classmates are in many walks of life. Astronauts, hedge fund managers, CEOs, social workers and ministers. Even a former NBA player who now runs and investment fund and overseas an inner city school for disadvantaged youth. If you have a chance to go here and you are willing to skip the usual college experience, and you feel a sense of duty and service, this is the place for you. But don't come here for someone else or because of the school's prestige. I saw many who did this who didn't make it. You really have to want it, but if you do, it is am amazing place that will unlock opportunities that you would never have dreamed of. Starting Job: Naval Officer, Preparedness: A+, Reputation: A+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Dec 01 2012 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=90725&uid=636'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save Economics  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright As many people said before, USNA is not an institution that anybody can just stroll into to. I departed USNA prior to signing my 2-for-7's, for various reasons. I must say first, USNA truly has some outstanding aspects about it and some very genuine, outstanding people. That being said, at my time at USNA I witnessed and experienced enough to make the decision to not pursue the whole 4 years. While it is true that "wherever you go you're going to have people that you hate/dislike/can't get along with" I saw way too much that should be allotted at an institution of the likes as USNA. I am being sincere and honest when I say I would trust more people I went to high school with (rural upstate NY) than with the vast majority of midshipmen. Yes it is a military environment and all that, which I had absolutely no problem with; I'm comfortable in a structured environment. However, an institution that prides itself on honor and integrity, there should be much more effort in accepting midshipmen that actually possess it. I saw more cheating, lying, and stealing at USNA than anywhere I've ever been. I even witnessed my company officer comment that after a member of my company lied about being on the football team for 6 months, that it was only a "minor thing." I even saw outright racism and one isolated incident where racism caused a legitimate case of extortion. Yes, all of this at THE United States Naval Academy. Also, they constantly call it leadership laboratory, but the version of leadership they teach at USNA is "do it my way or shut the %^%@ up." I am truly worried about the next wave of navy/marine corps officers that are coming down the road. I also applied for all the wrong reasons, which was 90% of the reason why I chose to part ways. However, the disillusionment I witnessed was icing on the cake. An institution of the caliber USNA is supposed to have should not possess the quality of people it trains. I took with me as many positives as I could, my roommates and I will undoubtedly remain lifelong friends. Although, I won't lose sleep at night if I never see almost everyone I went to Annapolis with again. If you go, make sure you go for the right reasons, it's as simple as that. Don't get cynical like I did. However, I view the decision I made as one of the best in my life. I worried that after a few weeks I would regret it, but that has not even come close to being the case. And everyone that says "he's just bashing USNA to self-validate his decision", you are obviously quite ignorant. I actually received a tremendous amount of support from my peers, and many of them applauded the fact that I actually owned up to all of USNA's misgivings, and that it took more to fess up to it and deal with it. In conclusion, go for the right reasons, go to be a genuine leader of sailors/marines, not just a good looking spot on a resume and the promise of a decent job after you five and dive. Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Social Life: F Have a Question? 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