admissions question

Colleges and Universities A-Z Military Academy - West Point
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<p>I am going to be a junior this year and was wondering what my chances of getting into West Point are, heres some of my stats:</p>

<p>GPA: unweighted 3.38
weighted 3.66
<strong><em>those are just estimmates, educated estimates though</em></strong>**
I havent taken the SATS yet but i am gunna take the PSATs in the fall and i am very confident i will get extreamly high scores since i study EVERY SINGlE night thourgh out the summer.
ECs:
Baseball
golf----i will most likly become captain
wrestling</p>

<p>best buddies club
medical carrers club
bread and roses club
rotary interact club
Vice president of my class of 2013</p>

<p>I also:
Volunteer @ my church and local food pantry and occasionally @ the library</p>

<p>for work exspierence i work at a golf course and at a friends office</p>

<p>I really want to get into west point and i have become very nervous that i wont even be considered for a nomination, any tips!!</p>

<p>and im also going to try to get into SLS</p>

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<p>WPFavuuza- work to keep your grades up, stay involved in activities at school. Once you get your test scores (ACT and SAT) you’ll have a much better idea of where you may need to improve. Read through the WP admissions website for infor and ideas. Start your file early. Don’t delay your application thinking it’s not perfect enough, get everything submitted early (to both the academy and your congressional representatives) to maximize your chances of admission. Good luck!</p>

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<p>right now you think i have a good shot??</p>

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<p>It’s impossible to say without knowing your test scores but in general you have a good shot. BTW are you interested in/good enough to play D1 golf?</p>

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<p>I would golf in college but definitly not at the D1 level, im not good enough lol, im good enough to make states though for MA</p>

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<p>WPfafuzza - Please take time to read the following and learn from others as I have been able to do over the past four years:</p>

<p>1)Service Academy Forum: [Military</a> Academy - USMA - United States of America Service Academy Forums](<a href=“http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4]Military”>http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4)
Please take time to carefully READ all the “sticky” notes from the moderators. This is an excellent resource that has helped hundreds, if not thousands of new candidates.</p>

<p>2) Read USMA Admissions site thoroughly. I am sure you have the link, but take time to read the information. [West</a> Point Admissions - Home](<a href=“http://admissions.usma.edu/]West”>http://admissions.usma.edu/) I would encourage you to attend a local USMA admissions session this year. Look on “Sticky” for events listed - it is up to date. I would also find your Military Academy Liason Officer (MALO). However, you should respect his/her time as they are now focused on admissions for USMA Class of 2016. Do your homework first and then if you still have a question, I would first go to the Service Academy Forum and ask your question there before bothering anyone at USMA at this time. Just my advice…</p>

<p>3) Leadership:
I would encourage you to gain leadership roles within your areas of interest. If you are in Boy Scouts, earn your Eagle Rank and try to be Senior Patrol Leader or Philmont Crew Chief. </p>

<p>If you have not looked into American Legion Boys State, the time to engage with your local A.L. Post is now so you can get to know them and compete for a slot to attend Boys State next summer. Not onlye is Boys State highly regarded by West Point, it is a great program that has an impeccable reputation and is run by some of the most patriotic people in this great country! [Massachusetts</a> Boys State](<a href=“http://maboysstate.org/]Massachusetts”>http://maboysstate.org/)</p>

<p>Another leadership role is in Student Government at your high school or other committees, honor board, etc. </p>

<p>4) Nominations: Go to each Senator’s (MA: Sen. Brown and Sen. Kerry) web site and download the application and instructions. Don’t assume they will be the same for next year, but at least look at the information they are seeking. Do the same for your U.S. Representative in Congress.</p>

<p>FYI: Here is link to VP Nomination: [Military</a> Academy Nomination Process | The White House](<a href=“http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-biden/academy-nominations/]Military”>http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-biden/academy-nominations/)
However, you don’t need to complete the VP Nom until next summer. VP Nom is really another way for USMA to provide a Nomination to a well qualified candidate. The Letters of Recommendation for a VP Nomination is a bit confusing as I was advised by my Regional Commander to send them directly to him. Confirm that with your RC next year. </p>

<p>Presidential Nomination: This is only available to the children of active duty, reserve or retired military personnel. </p>

<p>Work hard, get your GPA up this year, take and re-take SAT’s and ACT’s as much as you can to get your highest score possible. </p>

<p>Good luck and Go ARMY!!</p>

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<p>Thank you so much, please please please look at my other links to see my grades, and could u get back to me with what u think my chances are!?!</p>