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Colleges and Universities A-Z Military Academy - West Point
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<p>I'm going to start as a freshman at georgia tech this fall. Applying for class of 2014.</p>

<p>ACT: Composite:31
Math: 32
English: 35
SAT MATH: 720
SAT VERB.: 660
(should I retake these in college?)</p>

<p>High School GPA: weighted: 3.5
UW:?</p>

<p>AP classes: French, Calc BC, Statistics, Chem, English, physics C: mechanics</p>

<p>High school EC's: part of cultural association, pres. of a club, debate club, volunteering, research at local university, 1 varsity sport, a lot of non-school affiliated sports.</p>

<p>classes taking 1st year in college: English, Calc, Chem., Comp. programming, Biology</p>

<p>Physical: I haven't taken it yet but here are my stats for the moment:</p>

<p>1mile: ~5:45
Pullups: 12
P-ups: 50
S-ups:80
Shuttle run: 10.1
Throw: IDK yet</p>

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<p>Also, is it harder to matriculate at WP as a college student? As in, is there more competition in terms of college students applying?</p>

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<p>You have very nice stats! Am wondering why you didn’t apply right out of HS…at any rate, in college it’s more difficult to demonstrate the leadership portion. Make sure you find some place to get involved and become president. If you can handle tech academically, you will show WP that you can survive there as well. Tech has a reputation for chewing up and spitting out freshman in the “weed out” classes. As far as the 1380 SAT…that is pretty darn good!</p>

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<p>It’s hard for freshman to assume leadership roles at many colleges. However, GT has an Army ROTC program. You may want to consider reaching out to the head of the program to see what kind of participation you could have. </p>

<p>Also, participate in sports if you can - even intramurals will keep you sharp.</p>

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<p>Definitely join Army ROTC. You can just sign up for the class (MS I) at registration, it’s open to everyone.</p>

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<p>I would say you don’t have to join ROTC while at GA Tech. However, your grades at Tech are going to be of paramount importance to USMA Admissions. Since Tech is a premier engineering school, as is West Point, they are going to see how well you hold up under the stress of your class load. If you can’t make good, strong grades at Tech, then Admissions is going to wonder why you would do better at West Point. Beyond that, if you do keep up your good track record, then you should stand an excellent chance at getting into USMA.</p>

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<p>Hm. thanks for the replies! I hear the army offers loan repayment program for enlisted soldiers. Is there a similar program for officers?</p>

<p>Also, is a 3 year rotc scholarship offered through national competition or campus based.</p>

<p>is it possible to go to westpoint after getting and accepting a rotc scholarship?</p>

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<p>I am also a college student .This year I am going to be a junior. When I talked to West Point about admissions I was under the impression that they expect the same GPA in college as an average candidate entering from high school. A high college GPA is a lot harder than a high school GPA. In the end I decided to finish my degree and apply for 2015.</p>

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<p>Atreen, you will not get repaid for your school loans if you come to WP.</p>

<p>Once in college, your college grades are much more important than high school grades or SAT scores.</p>