United States Naval Academy Admission Essay

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I want a nomination for The United States Naval Academy because my hard work and past experiences as leader best qualifies me for The United States Naval Academy. As Battalion Commander of the Hargrave Military Academy Corps of Cadets, my responsibilities vary from Head of Military Operations and overall supervision of the corps, to individual achievement through academics, athletics, character growth, and spiritual growth. I am constantly under supervision of every cadet below me, as well as the teachers and staff above me, to uphold the standard of integrity for the entire corps. As Battalion Commander, I maintain constant integrity and discipline so I can lead my cadets through my example. This discourages any “Do as I say, not as I do” mentality of the corps and sets the tone for my commanders below me. I lead from the front and always put the mission and my men before myself. …show more content…

I embrace challenges and obstacles because of how it contributes to my character and who I am today. The United States Naval Academy is a colossal challenge and I openly welcome it and know that it will greatly improve me as a tool for the United States Navy to use against terrorism. Not only do I welcome The United States Naval Academy as a challenge, but I am confident in my ability to overcome it because of the similar environment I currently thrive in. I will succeed at the United States Naval Academy because of my familiarity with balancing academics, military, athletics, character growth, spiritual growth, and emotional connections. I am much atoned to “juggling glass balls” and understand how many “glass balls” will be thrown at me in the years to come at The United States Naval

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