Chances of getting into USNA?

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I know this is not something that can be deciphered by anyone save for the college admissions panel. However, I’m considering applying for USNA, and I’m wondering if I’ll be accepted.I’m definitely up for the challenge of USNA despite my obvious weaknesses, but please tell me what you all think I can do to make my chances greater. I am currently a junior in High School and am a Delaware resident.

Academics ( My Weakest Area)-

Freshman Year I had a 3.7 GPA, the in Sophomore year things went downhill.
I Italian 2 last year and barely passed math by the skin of my teeth, My other classes passed 80’s.
This year (junior year) i am taking Honors Marine Science, Honors Robotics, and CP Chemistry along with Honors American Literature, Honors American History, Army JROTC as a L.E.T 3 platoon sergeant for my class , Italian II, and CP Math. My grades are good in my classes except for Honors Marine Science, Math (got stuck with the same teacher as last year and she does not like me) and Honors American History. I am just barely passing those classes.

Extracurricular:

Volunteer Firefighter/EMT at local fire department and this coming election i am running for Captain.
Jrotc Raider, Color Guard and Drill team
I do MMA and Boxing at the local gym every weekend
I work at the local Brewery as a buss boy and as security during late night hours.
Wrestling (JV)
A lot of JROTC community service events
Living Historian/Reenactor

Accomplishments:
My JROTC unit won the jefferson Award for Community Service
National Academy Of Future Science and Technology Leaders Award Of Excellance Nominee
Governors Youth Volunteer Service Award
Fourth Brigade U.S Army Cadet Command L/CPl Chad Clifton Award Platoon Sergeant of the Year
National Young Leaders State Conference Nominee
Member of 1st in state raider team
Platoon SGT in JROTC as a sophomore and Junior
Senior NCO at Sussex County Young Marines
Attended multiple Young Marines Leadership Academy
Attained the rank of Sergeant at Fire Department
Hundreds of hours of National Certified Firefighter Training at the Delaware Fire School

I have yet to take the SAT or ACT.

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“My grades are good in my classes except for Honors Marine Science, Math (got stuck with the same teacher as last year and she does not like me) and Honors American History. I am just barely passing those classes.”

Then you will not only be unqualified for USNA, but you sound terribly unready for any 4 year college. You should meet immediately with your counselor/fav teacher and develop some studying strategies.

You inquired about USNA and UT Corps of Cadets, your ECs point to military svc: I get it. But the best way you can achieve either goal is to be able to contribute not only your body but your intellect. Unless you seriously turn around your poor to mediocre academics, neither institution will have no desire for you as a barely passing HS student. You’ll be of no value to them – I hope this is understandable.

Do you have to keep the busboy job? Can you drop some the ECs? Leadership/EC roles do not trump having barely passing three of your six classes.

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Though not very qualified to speak, I’m a college reapplicant. Don’t see any PSAT scores. If you are considering USNA then you should also consider NASS. Not sure if I’m getting the deadline for it wrong but what I can say is that it is really competitive. Can’t hurt to apply but I’d first work on those grades and then prepare for the standardized tests (SAT/ACT).

Also in order to get “appointed” to the academy you need a couple of things to be competitive for admission: nomination+academically+physically+medically qualified. Already it seems you need to focus on the academics as that is also important for nominations (recommendation from MOC or senator). Delaware I believe is pretty competitive.

If you are struggling right now, it speaks of your potential at the academy. Academy appoints based on applicants potential to succeed and commission as a naval officer. SAT/ACT is a good indicator of your potential.