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: 10/29/2007 Subject: naval academy
Question im in the civil air patrol and my dad is an officer in the army, will these things
help me get into this school?
Answer Daniel,
I think that being in the civil air patrol and being the son of an army officer are great items to have in your application. I don't know if they will necessarily help you or not. I know they won't hurt your chances of gaining an appointment.
The academies all are looking for future leaders. They want people who they can transform into military officers to lead the nation into the future. Civil Air Patrol is an organization that is favorable for helping develop these future leaders. I would say you are on the right track.
However, I am not on the admissions board. The entire process is rather secretive. Just keep up your grades and look for leadership opportunities.
