chance for American kids overseas

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>hi all.</p>

<p>I so appreciate this forum and used it extensively 5 years ago when DS#1 applied to USNA.
I now have another son DS#4 very keen on attending.</p>

<p>Some questions for you all...</p>

<p>DS#1 has already graduated (2012) and did wonderfully at USNA and is currently at Quantico and is #5 in his company for TBS.</p>

<p>DS#4 : is 4.0 student and #1 in his class (only 26 in class, 195 on the PSAT and 1850 (670 math, 580 english) on the SAT. He has taken the most challenging academic schedule possible including many AP's</p>

<p>he is currently HEAD BOY for the whole school as a Junior, and was class rep last year. He volunteers for teachers all the time and runs the sound and tech equipment at the school. He has tutored the headmaster's son for 3 years in math (the headmaster cannot speak highly enough of him).</p>

<p>He plays varsity sports- Basketball and Swimming</p>

<p>has many volunteer hours working with cambodia's poor</p>

<p>He is in very good physical shape and can easily complete the requirements for physical fitness.</p>

<p>We live in Cambodia and he knows Khmer and French. He has lived here since he was 9 years old and is very comfortable and familiar with the culture not only of Cambodia but of Asia. He goes to a very difficult international school which his brother graduated from before he attended USNA in 2008.</p>

<p>He is a ham radio operator and computer saavy. he wants to major in one of the engineering majors.</p>

<p>My questions:</p>

<p>Will having a brother who just graduated and did well (top 10%) at USNA and is doing extremely well (top 5%) at TBS help DS #4?</p>

<p>Will USNA look favorably on his INternational (especially Asian) experiences? Leon Panetta at the 2012 USNA graduation mentioned the military shift to asia.</p>

<p>I am concerned with his somewhat low SAT scores...he only took it once - cold- is now prepping for the May SAT.</p>

<p>Any advice?</p>

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<p>Yes. While not “documented” anywhere I’ve ever seen, there is AMPLE if anecdotal evidence that having a successful sibling is a HUGE benefit. They seem to lend real weight to this “been there, done that” factor, ESPECIALLY when the sibling’s been a top dog, such as yours. Congrats, btw!</p>

<p>Yes. Being an American with international cultural and language exposure and expertise will only add additional weight. </p>

<p>Yes. Be concerned and see my post on SAT/ACTs made earlier today. It will give you some additional insight and understanding. Were I a betting man, while half of those who retake the tests … score lower, for those taking it multiple times, they usually do better. Especially top-shelf students like your son. So have him work at that. And DO TAKE THE ACT. </p>

<p>There are no slam-dunks. Still I’d bet your #2 is about as close as it might get. Best wishes! And thank your '12 son for his commitment and service. Semper Fi high five!</p>

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<p>WHistle Pig- </p>

<p>thanks so much for your comments. I am pleased to see you here again after being off this forum for 5 years. I remember well your advice to others years ago.</p>

<p>You’re a blessing to so many families and students with your wisdom, patience and commitment to US military, USNA and future midshipman.</p>

<p>God Bless you!</p>

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<p>PS will tell DS #1…he is off to Pensecola for flight training soon :slight_smile: I am very proud of him and one of the best things he got out of USNA was a beautiful, charming, graceful, intelligent wife (can I not say enough about my DIL)</p>

<p>:)</p>