About Eric Shangle Expertise I am able to answer any questions you have concerning the United States Naval Academy
(USNA). I graduated from USNA and have served as an officer in the US Navy. My experience
at the academy, as a student-athlete, and as a naval officer will help me answer your
questions.
Experience
Graduate of the Naval Academy.
Education/Credentials B.S. Ocean Engineering, US Naval Academy, 1997
M.A. Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, 2002
MBA, Naval Postgraduate School, 2005
Expert: Eric Shangle Date: 2/13/2008 Subject: Recommendations
Question I am seriously interested in applying to the Academy, but I do not know anyone involved in the Navy or with the Academy that could help me and write a recommendation. Do you know how i could go about finding and introducing myself to some high-ranking members of the navy and get to know them with hope that they would provide a recommendation?
Answer Nicholas,
Please get an application from the Naval Academy. It contains all instructions for the application process. You will need a nomination from a Congressman or Senator. Yes, there are other means to gain nominations, but those are the typical routes. It is much more easy than you think. Meeting high-ranking members of the military will not increase your chances of gaining a nomination OR appointment to the academy.
My best advise is to concentrate on your application process. If you have what it takes to gain an appointment, you will be fine.
