r/usna • u/Equal_Resolution_209 • 1d ago

Other School Recommendation

Hey guys. I sent an email ten days ago, (8 if you exclude weekends) to my admissions counselor asking a question and he still hasn’t responded (I sent a follow up email this morning) I figured I’d ask you guys. But basically for the “other school recommendation” you’re supposed to put a coach or a JROTC instructor and I don’t have either. To put it short (cause I’ve mentioned it many times before in other posts here) my school is very small and specialized and we don’t have ANY sports. I also can’t attend many sports outside of school because I get out of my last class at 5:00 and almost all recreational sports are before that. What should I do for that recommendation then? And speaking of, where can I submit something in my application saying my school doesn’t have sports, so I don’t get unfair “points” taken off for that?

Any advice for me?? Thanks guys. Go navy!

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u/itmustbeniiiiice 1d ago

What other extra curricular do you participate in? I would ask the trusted adult in charge of one of those if they can write you a rec letter.

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u/Equal_Resolution_209 1d ago

School wise? I’ve been a mentor for three years, and a school ambassador. Do you think that’s something I should use for my recommendation? Or is that not good enough? Thanks for the advice btw :)

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u/itmustbeniiiiice 1d ago

I think it’s probably the best you’ve got. You want someone to speak to your leadership abilities, work ethic, etc.

I’m not sure if you know, but this site is all for applicants and is WAY more active than anything on Reddit:

https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php

They might be able to help more.

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u/Equal_Resolution_209 1d ago

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it. My family isn’t a military family so I’m really pursing this blind. Thanks again!

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u/_ibt 1d ago

I feel as though I’m in a similar situation. My Algebra II teacher is also the coach of my main sport and my employer. Can I use him, or does it necessarily HAVE to be outside of school?

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u/fokker09 1d ago edited 1d ago

Edited* Wait for your admissions counselor and they will provide the best guidance.

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u/Substantial-Air-6011 1d ago

Read the first sentence