<p>Hi, I'm a junior in Virginia, and I was wondering if you all could give me any feedback on whether or not I have any chance at getting into the Naval Academy. I am Asian-American, and have spent about half of my life living in China, and I am fluent in both English and Chinese. My grades in the 9th grades were not very good, I'm pretty sure my GPA was around 3.2, but I have shown improvement in my grades since then. I play an instrument, and I was 2nd chair in my district band and in the 9th grade I made an international honors band. Last year, I was a member of my school's marching band. As a freshman, I was a started on my school's JV basketball team in China, and since moving back to the US, I have played YMCA basketball since last year. Currently, I am looking to either volunteer as a coach for a younger children's basketball team or as a member of the local resque squad. I realize that I live in a very competitive area in terms of applying for the Navy, so I was wondering if I have any chance at all of being recommended. Thanks for any feedback</p>
<p>Your first chance to see if you have what they want is to apply for NASS early in Feb '06. Keep an eye on this site: <a href="http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.htm</a> It is an online application that will appear Feb 1. The earlier you apply, the better your chances. In the mean time...do your absolute best on the PSAT, and SAT's. I recommend you study up and take the January or February SAT I. Your GPA and class standing are important so do the best you can. It is too subjective to say where your chances lie. Look at the Class of 2009 profile and try to put yourself in the middle 50% or better for as many catagories as you can.</p>
<p>Desire, motivation, improvement, dedication and leadership go a long way toward improving your chances. So if your effort really shows, you could likely be competitive even in the lower 25% catagories.</p>
<p>Also, if you decide to strive for it....definitely read "The Naval Academy Candidate Book" by Smallwood. This will give you an insiders look at "How to get in, How to Prepare and How to Survive (fairly well rounded inside look in my opinion). If after reading and absorbing what this book says, you'll have an idea of the motivation required to compete and succeed.</p>
<p>Best of Luck!! and Don't Give Up the Ship.</p>
<p>Hey everybody,
If you could just look at my stats and tell me how I stack up, I'd really appreciate it.
I'm a 16 yr old white male from Baltimore,MD. I've just started my junior yr, and I was just wondering how I look so far.</p>
<p>Varsity Cross-Country 10th-11th
2 Cross Country Letter
Most Improved
Varsity Wrestling 9th -10th
Varsity Baseball 9th
Latin Club 9th -11th
German Club 10th-11th
Astronomy Club 10th -11th
Treasurer of Astronomy Club 10th-11th
Literary Club 10th
Entered exhibits into the Winter Art Festival 10th
Entered exhibits into Spring Art Festival
Placed Second in Ceramics Division
Involved with Sophomore Class Fundraising
Involved with Sophomore Class Decorating Committee for Spring Dance
Participated in the National Latin Exam 9th-10th
Honorable Mention on National Latin II Exam 10th
Honor Roll in all Quarters 9th-10th(I haven't got report card yet)
Elected to Junior Class Treasurer
Recipient of the Thomas L. Wiedey Scholarship
Awarded Scholar Athlete 10th
Nominated to the National Youth Leadership Forum
Volunteered at Bel Air Public Library (202 hours)
Volunteered at Beachmont Christian Camp (151 hours)
Volunteered at the Harford County Historical Society (47 hours)
Service Learning trips with school to Augsburg and Lutheran Brethren Society (12 hours)
Volunteered at Good Shepherd Lutheran Churchs Vacation Bible School 9th-11th
Attended Harford County Sheriffs Office Police Academy 9th
Volunteered with Boy Scout Service Projects (33 hours)
Involved with Boy Scout Troop 564
Troop Historian
Troop Guide
Senior Patrol Leader
Chaplain Aide
Life Scout
I'm curently working on my eagle scout prjt
Bowled at Forest Hill Lanes 9th
Involved with the Order of the Arrow Service Organization
Ordeal Member
Brotherhood Member
Christus Honors Program(School Honor Program)
National Honors Society
I haven't taken SAT yet, but plan to in Dec
I will need a vision waiver
I about 8/90 in class rankings</p>
<p>Please respond/Be honest</p>
<p>Looks great, go for it if you really want to. As most are on here, you are very competative IMO.</p>
<p>As I'm sure you know the vision waiver can be tricky...a limited number of those who require one are taken. My son was in that "boat" and didn't make it to Annapolis. He did get into CGA and is happy there. But otherwise your stats and activities look good. Try to get into NASS for a real taste of the academy and consider applying to the others as well. Good luck!</p>
<p>Let me make the suggestion that the person you should start talking with is your Blue and Gold Officer (BGO). Go to your school's counsellor/guidance office and ask for the name of your BGO. They will have it. Start an email correspondance with this person and you can be assured they have your interests at heart to help you through this initial thinking-though process. Even if all they direct you to is a webiste - it helps to begin the chat. Our daughter was so sure was wanted to go USNA - as a freshman she began a coorespondance with the BGO- by the time her interview rolled around 3 1/2 years later - they knew each other well.</p>
<p>God Bless you heart's desire to serve our country!!</p>