<p>Hey, I'm very new to this website, and kind of nerw to the whole college admissions thing. I just had a few questions about USMA.
I've had my sights and heart set up on it since sophmore year, and I was wondering on my chances of getting in,and if there is anything I can work on now to improve.
I have a 90.8 average, or a 3.6. I also come from a very competative public high school in NYC, so that isn't a low average at all.
I got a 2150 on my SATs. 750math, 730 critical reading, 670 writing. I also got a 31 on my ACT, don't remember the actual break downs other then a 33 on math.
I am involved in JSA, a debate/political group, and have held leadership postiions there for two years. I am also on teh cross country team, although I'm not that good at sports. I also write for the school newspaper. Lastly, I am heavily involved in the politcal field, I worked on a local campaign in the last elections, intern for the New York Young Republicans Club, and will be working on Guiliani's campaign once I get back from vacation.
Another point of interest, since this is military, I took two Arabic classes last year at BMCC, a CUNY college. I also plan on making that very prominent in my application.</p>
<p>I know the whole application process and have already started it. Based on those facts, what are my chances ofgetting in?</p>
<p>Also, how hard is it to seek a nomination? I've sent out my primilinary letters and my SAT scores already, and plan on finishing the rest within the month.</p>
<p>Also, my eyesight is pretty bad. According to the medical website, I am very near disqualification based on nearsightendeness. How often are waviers given out?</p>
<p>Lastly, does anyone have any tips or tricks, or just any advice thatmight possibly help?
Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Welcome MGR!
Your academics and leadership look great. The only red flag I see is your comment "although I'm not that good at sports". The physical aspect of West Point is tough, and sport is mandatory. If you have been on the cross country team, or played some sport throughout high school you should be ok, but you may want to make sure that academy life is what you are after, if sport is "not your thing".<br>
There are lots of parents of female cadets on this board, and I'm sure they can give you more advice on that front.
Good luck!</p>
<p>MGR--
I agree, your stats look good. Don't worry now about the eyesight waiver. My daughter did not need one for WP or AFA but did for USNA and was denied. Their loss. She loves WP. She knew almost as soon as she got there that she had made the right choice and now says she found a new home. Don't lose sight of your goal and keep up the hard work. Right to the end. It all counts.
Get started on DODMERB now. My daughter took her initial physical at the end of Aug last year and did not hear anything until Nov. So, the earlier the better. Especially if you need to do remedials.</p>
<p>Welcome aboard! It looks like you have a great profile already. Keep up your grades, complete the nomination process quickly, and have a great cross country season. Have you earned a letter? If not, will you earn one this season? If you're not a team captain, that will certainly help.</p>
<p>In terms of the admissions process, ask your teachers for recommendation letters during the first week of school - or sooner. You'll want to make sure that they can get to these before all of the requests come in from your classmates. Keep in mind that they'll need to write at least 4 letters - each MOC and WP Admissions. Then you will likely be asking them to write letters for other colleges. That's a lot of work and you don't want any part of the application process held up.</p>
<p>I don't think you'll find an advantage in the admissions process for female candidates - unless you're also an URM. My daughter is a cow (junior) and has had a wonderful experience. She is committed to a career in the Army. And that's really the best tip I can give you. Don't be seduced by the idea of West Point. Learn all you can about it and life as a cadet. Then think about life as an Army officer and if that's the career you want.</p>
<p>Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.</p>
<p>p.s. She's blind as a bat without glasses.
p.p.s If you accept an appointment just keep running and start a good workout program so you'll be ready for Beast.</p>
<p>In beast, you will be placed in ability groups for runs. To be completely honest, aslong as you come to west point being able to do 25ish pushups..50ish situps..and run like 2 miles in sub15 or so, you should be fine. Obviously, try to be better prepared. But try to have fun before you come here - get a lot of good memories, they will help you out!</p>
<p>You looks like a good candidate, just keep up what you are doing.</p>