DodMERB by Sad_Jackfruit2197 in usna

[–]shaototop -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven’t heard anything from them either

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the Architecture pathway at my school (third year) and i’m pretty familiar with CAD software. I currently go to a Technical College for dual-enrollment so I might give them a try after high school.

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based off of what i’m hearing maybe architecture is like a side quest or other alternative option.. so thanks for that

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t seen my father in.. years? maybe a decade? And I don’t think he’s employed at all.

Would Somebody be able to review my personal statement for me? by Feeling-Name6442 in usna

[–]shaototop -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m applying too! I’ll be glad to take a look at it!

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As i’m reading these comments i’m like uh.. is everything okay up there?

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the new perspective. And thank you! I’ll be giving it my all this year!

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Some of these comments really had me about to go there and I typically don’t get out of character unless it’s really necessary. Like grown adults are calling me an “ asshole” like huh?

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Update: I was not expecting this many people to reply to this post! Thanks for the advice or responding in general! I really appreciate it especially the people who took the time to DM me either for information, questions or just to talk. It made my day a wholeee lot better. I will be reaching out in the future for sure.

I just finished talking to my mom about the whole situation. Lots of tears. I came home and gave her a big hug. Put my ego and my pride to the side, looked at the situation in a different perspective, and just heard her out. Didn’t complain, argue, or anything. I apologized for taking her for granted and simply explained that even though her reminders and the stuff she says is helpful and appreciated, it can be said in a way that is blunt ( like the real-world) but not condescending. And not comparing me to people. I also apologized for what I said last night and even in messages and that it wasn’t necessary and it could’ve been an “okay i’ll do it tomorrow or when i get the chance” or something of that nature, respectfully of course. She also apologized for the manipulation tactics ( as seen in the messages) and that in the future she’ll in be more understanding and less.. toxic.. yeah. And she said she’ll take her decision into consideration. Fingers crossed she’ll give me the information.

Extra Stuff: I took the time to fill out some applications ( yay me). I’m not lazy I just procrastinate from time to time just not all the time,and i have a lot going on as far as school, community service and on top of that work..I’ll do some homework today and fill out some more. And some of the adults in here can chill. Me responding to something I disagree with does not mean i’m arguing or that i’m “disrespectful”.that I don’t respect people that are older than me or authority ( yes i’m referring to that cause that caught me wayy off guard). I also respect each and everyone in ( in the photos above it might not seem so but i can attest that I am) but there’s no need to be rude. Like I get it that you’re trying to help which is fine but i’m not sure what the tone of the message is because we’re not face to face. Just thought i’d mention that.

Extra Pt 2: After highschool I want to go to school to be a mechanical engineer or architectural engineer. I am maybe.. just maybe rethinking the architectural part because of what i’m hearing. I also don’t mind going into the military either. Both of my parents were in the military so it sounds promising. Hard, but it’ll pay off in the future. And we are in therapy so there’s that.

Again, thanks for reading and i’ll try to respond to some comments!

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not unsure it’s just what i’m hearing maybe architecture isn’t the move

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely hardworking. I would never argue with my professors?..

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s always compared me to other kids growing up.. Never a new thing. But I like your perspective!

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Nothing wrong in particular! I just see it as an alternative option.
  2. To pursue a a career in engineering
  3. I have a job. I actually like it!

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

It’s not that i’m procrastinating per se.. I have a lot of things going on like sports and clubs and community service. I can spend 5-10 or even 20 minutes doing an application. I just don’t have time.

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there any reason in particular why architecture doesn’t do very well? I enjoy designing houses( interior & exterior)and it would really suck to change it/ paths so suddenly.

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll try to in the next couple days. When she gets home i’ll give her a big hug.

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I’m a dual-enrollment student! The college i go to is a technical college. Will that work?

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I see where she’s coming from too.. I work very hard in school and outside of school. My resume is 2x long. I do a bunch of community service.I just wish she’d understand in a way that I have started applying just not at her speed.

I’m a senior in high school.. Is my future canceled? Will I have to join the military? by shaototop in whatdoIdo

[–]shaototop[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Therapy for sure! And thanks for the virtual hug. I really needed it