The Naval Academy Candidate Handbook: How to Prepare, How to Get In, How to Survive

by William Smallwood

Book Overview

How to prepare, how to get in, how to survive, plus advice for parents. This is a must-have book for those thinking of attending the Naval Academy. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929311051
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Beacon Books
• Length: 243 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Book is a great resource for prospective midshipmen!

I am currently in the admissions process for the Naval Academy and all I can say is that this book helped a lot! There is a section that talks about what to expect for an interview for a nomination. It was very helpful to find out exactly what they expect from you. Also, there are several interviews with plebes as well as upperclassmen on how to survive at the academy. All of this information is priceless and really shows the true side of the academy. I am very glad that I made this purchase as I know it will help me a lot in the future as well! Go Navy, beat Army!

Most Useful I've Seen...

This book has to be one of the most useful books I've seen. As a candidate having to go through the admissions process for the SECOND TIME I found the book to be most insightful as to what I had done that may not have helped my application. I also found it to give me a good insight into keeping in the Academy and made me look at my entire point of view. A MUST FOR ANY CANDIDATE. Class of '05, Go Navy, Beat Army! Beat Air Force ALSO! If anyone is/has gone to Northwestern Prep for Fall 2000, please e-mail me.

A must-read for those interested in the Academy!

I am currently in the application process for the Academy and the book was tremendously helpful to me. It's an inside look at the admissions criteria with comments from parents, Midshipmen, Academy Professors, Blue and Gold Officers, and pretty much anyone involved. It gives great advice for every aspect of trying to get in, from obtaining a nomination to qualifying medically. It also looks into the rigors of the Plebe year, so you'll definitely know what you're getting into. A great book and a great help!

Excellant Resource for Prospective Candidates and New Plebes

The Naval Academy Candidate Handbook is an excellant resource for the serious candidate. The books gives a 1st person view of Annapolis from the interviews the author did with instructors, Blue and Gold Officers, 1st Classmen and Plebes. The advice given is timely, precise and to the point. As a Candidate, you can bet on the advice. Also the book advises to use your Blue and Gold Officers as an invaluable resource. Good Luck to all Candidates and Plebes! GO NAVY! :) And all Air Force Candidates should buy the Air Force Handbook, the author presents the information with the same precision as the Navy Handbook. GO AIRFORCE! :)

Indispensible reading for aspiring Midshipmen

The Naval Academy Candidate Handbook is absolutely worth its weight in gold to anyone considering attending Annapolis. It was extremely helpful to me when I applied there, and it provided an honest and accurate picture of what to expect at the Academy. I recommend it to anyone I talk to who aspires to USNA, and have passed my copy on to several others who were in the process of applying. This is the one and only book you need, it's got it all. This '97 grad can't imagine going through it all without the Candidate Handbook.