<p>I'm a little nervous right now. I did not receive a LOA from West Point, but I did qualify, which obviously means that if the competition from my area is strong, I might not get in. Do you think I'd have a good shot at getting in from the national pool with these stats:</p>
<p>I was captain of my cross country team and run indoor and outdoor track.</p>
<p>I take it your SAT is out of the 1600 scale, not the new 2400 scale? It's not bad - I'm guessing you're male too, seems like you guys always have it harder than we (us?) females. My fingers will stay crossed for you.</p>
<p>PS - that's really not that long of a post!</p>
<p>Yeah, the 1310 is out of 1600; I heard West Point isn't evaluating the writing section. I'm just a little nervous because most of my friends from the Summer Leaders Seminar have received LOA's. They're all extremely competitive with around 1500 on their SAT's, so I can understand why. But I wonder how many LOA'S West Point typically gives out around this time.</p>
<p>seems like lots of people this year got loas...or maybe thats just cause everyone on this site is super smart. Lets just say that maxing out on sit ups, push ups, and mile run wont hurt. Anyway..you look really competative..what do your non sport ec's look like? What state are you in. Remember that on R-day..it doesn't matter whether you got an loa or got accepted off the NWL at the end of may. You look competative so Good luck.</p>
<p>Don't worry about not receiving the LOA. With approximately 10,000 applications and hoping for a 2010 class of 1500+. they will only send out about 200 LOA's. It may seem like all the applicants on cc are receiving letters. However, they really represent only a small percentage of those 10,000 applicants. Keep updating your file with any new SAT scores, honors received, etc. And best of luck to you.</p>
<p>Yes Tmac, remember that cc posters tend, well, to be a little obsessive (in a good way :) ), so I really think you're going to see a higher percentage of LOA recipients. The acadamies really seem to know the ones who really want it. So hang in there -- as someone else posted: on I-day, it doesn't matter if you received an early LOA or were the last one in. 'Course that doesn't make waiting any easier I realize. Still, your CC balcony will root for you!</p>
<p>TMAC: While getting a LOA is certainly a stress reliever, take some comfort in the knowledge that the majority of the WP appointments go to candidates without an LOA.</p>
<p>That said, your academic and CFA performance are definitely competitive and should put you in good standing with other candidates. You're right that, without an LOA, your chances are heavily dependent on the strength of your whole candidate score relative to other candidates in your congressional district. Take some solace in the knowledge that most candidates with an LOA are intentionally ranked low by the member of congress so that other candidates without an LOA have a better chance of receiving an appointment.</p>
<p>I suggest you speak with your liason officer and ask him/her how you're looking. </p>
<p>Good luck and thanks for your interest in serving in our country's armed forces.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the advice. It's very comforting knowing that around 200 people typically receive LOA'S by this time. I was under the impression the number was a lot higher. I spoke to my admissions officer and he said that I'm borderline competitive to very competitive. I was told that even if someone in my district is more competitive than I am, there is a good chance I'd get selected from the national pool. Also, I applied to the Prep School just in case I do not get selected for admission.</p>