<p>I've lurked ever since getting my thin letter for 2012, but I'm still interested in reapplying for 2013. One thing I know nothing about, however, is how applying as a college student is different than applying as a high schooler.</p>
<p>I'll be attending Norwich University in the fall in the Corps of Cadets, NROTC. I won't be doing any sports, per se, but I will be in the cavalry company (yes, they still have real horses for ceremonies. Hah.), and in Mountain Cold Weather Rescue (a group that does extra physical training 3-5 times a week while learning mountain survival techniques). Those two things will take up all of the allotted 2 hours per day for ECs; not a lot of free time with a mandatory three hour study hall.</p>
<p>As far as classes go, I'll be taking Calculus I and II, Chemistry I and II, English I and II, History I, and Computer Science (along with an NROTC class). I can't really change the schedule even if I wanted to - it's a full load for first year chemistry majors. </p>
<p>Last year, however, I was able to finish my application over the summer. But for college, I have to wait until the fall to get any teacher recommendations and counselor information. I would also rather wait until around October to write my personal statement in order to incorporate what I've learned living as a cadet and that I am prepared to live as a midshipmen at USNA. That would seem like a decent time to take the CFA, too. As you can see, I probably won't have my application done until November or so.</p>
<p>Will finishing them this late have any negative effects? Is there a special date that college kids need to have their applications finished? I heard last year that USNA processes them differently than high school applicants.</p>
<p>Applying from college is really no different, you just do it a little bit later than most. I got recs from high school teachers because they knew me better. Also I believe you're nominating source is the one from home, I went to school near my house so it was a little different. Every cals has about 20% college applicants and foundation i think, you could check me on that if you want, so it's not as competitive as you would think. The classes you're taking are good and the fact that you're ROTC is better. If you don't get in you coul always try again. There's a girl that I know who did 2 years before she got in. Good luck!</p>
<p>Submitting your packet in November won't hurt you. There are candidates who don't get it done until January and still receive appointments. Early is good, but you have extenuating circumstances.</p>
<p>However, be sure to check on your MOC nom deadlines -- and make sure you figure out where you are a legal resident. For MOST college students, it is the district where they lived before entering college. However, if you decide to vote, register a car, etc. in your new state, things could change. Check with the noms section at USNA CGO if you have ANY doubt. </p>
<p>Finally, a large percentage of students (about 35%) now enter USNA with some post-h.s. work. I had a candidate who entered USNA with three years of college already done. Having the extra year won't hurt you, if you're otherwise qualified.</p>
<p>Admissions will not look at your package until they have received your first semester grades so you can plan accordingly. Just ensure that when they do receive them that the remainder of your package is complete. </p>
<p>When you do the on-line application, it will still ask for your high school math and English teacher's recommendation. If you desire to use a college prof instead, clear it with admissions first.</p>
<p>Don't assume that after a year of college that the process will be less competitive. Applications are up. I am aware of an unsuccessful 2011 candidate who was 3Qed but, after a year of college with a 3.8 GPA and raising his SATs, he was unable to scholastically qualify for 2012.</p>
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Admissions will not look at your package until they have received your first semester grades so you can plan accordingly. Just ensure that when they do receive them that the remainder of your package is complete.
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<p>Thanks. I knew there was something about 1st semester grades.</p>
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<p>I'll probably shoot my HS teachers an e-mail over the summer, then. I just finished AP English and Calculus, so they're essentially college classes anyway.</p>
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Don't assume that after a year of college that the process will be less competitive. Applications are up. I am aware of an unsuccessful 2011 candidate who was 3Qed but, after a year of college with a 3.8 GPA and raising his SATs, he was unable to scholastically qualify for 2012.
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<p>Yeah, it won't be easy. But from what I plan on doing in the fall, I don't think there's much more I could do to look good for admissions.</p>
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I am aware of an unsuccessful 2011 candidate who was 3Qed but, after a year of college with a 3.8 GPA and raising his SATs, he was unable to scholastically qualify for 2012.
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<p>Can you offer any insight as to why he did not qualify scholasatically? Was it the course selection?</p>
<p>All I will say is that for most unsuccessful 3Qs, the only opportunity to improve is in the academic areas. Anything less than a 600 on either portion of the SAT will result in a more stringent scrutiny of the remainder of the package. Additionally, either with SATs or with high school/college courseload, the candidate must convince the board that they are capable of succeeding academically at the Academy, more specifically plebe year.</p>
<p>Recommendations should be from your fall semester college professors. The best thing you can do to help out your application is to take the right classes (which you have listed) and get good grades. You'll re-do everything except the full medical exam if you were previously medically Q. You will be sent a Statement of Present Health when you complete 5 documents which will ask about any changes to your medical condition.</p>