Chances at West Point ?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Military Academy - West Point
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<p>Hello, I'm an aspiring West Point cadet for the class of 2010, I'm entering my senior year in high school and have recently sent out my cadet questionnaire. I live in New York and am a caucasian male. If you can, please give me some feedback on my chances of firstly obtaining a nomination and then being appointed.</p>

<p>SAT: (630M,680V,710W) = 2020/2400
SAT II: 710(U.S. History), still have to take SAT II's in Math and another subject probably.
ACT: Taking next year
GPA: 92.5/100(uw) 101.55/100(w)
Rank: 20ish/382
AP's- European History(3) 10th, Art History(4) 10th, U.S. History(4) 11th, Literature and Composition(4) 11th, Statistics(2) 11th</p>

<p>Senior Year: Taking, AP Calculus, AP Language, AP Macroeconomics, AP Biology and AP Spanish.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: National Honor Society President, a community service club, Mock Trial Attorney, D.E.C.A. Club, Newspaper Club- Staff Writer, Foreign Language Honor Society.</p>

<p>Sports: I have played football for three-years, on the varsity level for 2 years.</p>

<p>Awards: umm Principles Excellence Award in Mathematics A (9th), Principles Excellence Award in AP U.S. History (11th), Long Island Computer Science Award Recipient 1st prize (10). </p>

<p>Some Volunteer work for my church as well...</p>

<p>Thats about everything I can think of listing, Thanks for reading my post, please comment...</p>

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<p>You seem pretty competetive but obtaining a nomination and being appointed depends on the comptetiveness of your district and the other applicants credentials.</p>

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<p>When should I start sending out the letters for nominations ? and how exactly do I send them my scores and what not, because I looked at the West Point Prospectus they sent me and the sample letter they show really doesn't tell the congressman much, It's basically just a form letter with your name and address. I'm sure you have to send the representatives much more information so that they can make their decisions.</p>

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<p>you should start sending out the letters right now. After you let them know you would like to compete for a nomination they send you an application asking for your credentials and they might even ask for letters of reference and maybe a picture. It depends on who you are asking for the nomination. I would recommend applying for all nominations that are applicable. You can also have you SAT scores sent directly to their offices</p>

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<p>for most member of congress/senators the letter is basically a request for a packet..</p>

<p>the packet --at least for all of ours last year --each was basically another college application-listing of extracurriluar, essay, letter fo recommendation etc..</p>

<p>also - at least for the SAT when you select who to send your score to online, the congressmen and senators are listed on the pull down menu--forget exactley where it was but it is there ..</p>

<p>my son was a national merit schloar, top 10%, 1500 SAT (old) ,band officer, latin, eagle scout, national scouting activities and he was offered and accepted -the civil prep --in june ---(biggest engative was no varsity sport) so I think it is great that he was offered the opportunity for 2010 -- -- we were told that in many districts he would have been a direct admit-- so I second the --it depends</p>

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<p>15mbw - where do you live (if you don't mind - pure interest to understand the competitiveness of the different districts)?</p>

<p>NY can be quite competitive, The President. Talk to your WP admissions liaison about what it took last year to win your district to get a read. Personally, I'd recommend prepping for and retaking the SATI (or the ACT) to get your numbers up. You've taken a great (tough) academic schedule - kudos to you.</p>

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<p>Leadership is a critical component - so anything you can do to demonstrate your leadership skills will be very important. President of NHS is good - but probably more honorary than real in terms of work/leadership it involves. You have a great record and sound like a great kid - you've got a shot. But like any highly competitive school, it's still a crap shoot. Enjoy your senior year and don't start doing things just to get into college - unless they feel right. And definitely look into Army ROTC - there are some great programs. My son was all set for the UCLA ROTC program when he heard from West Point. There are a large number of general officers in the U.S. Army who did ROTC or Officer Candidate School after graduating from college. Look at Colin Powell. You need to communicate to West Point and to the Congressional board with whom you interview that your primary desire is to be an officer in the US Army - not just that you want to go to West Point.</p>

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<p>Yea, the 2020 was my first time taking the SAT, I plan on taking it over in october...I'm going to take the ACT in september. I'm going to send out my letters this monday to my congressman and senators, I have already typed them out. Ohh KateLewis, I live on Long Island in New York's 2nd congressional district.</p>

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<p>texas, sububran area of houston. it looks like about 4 to 5 were admitted from our congressional district . i understand about 50 applied for nomination.</p>

<p>Senators office called in january to ask if S had nomination, had just received it... they would offer nomination if he did not, but here they work to maximize number who get nomination,</p>

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<p>50?</p>

<p>Very tough. Good luck to him in prep.</p>

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<p>kate what is your situation -admitted?/ year?/ other plans...i have lost track?</p>

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<p>15mbw - tried to pm you, but you have it disabled.</p>

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<p>katelewis--have it turned on now</p>