Chances WP?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Military Academy - West Point
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<p>So I was wondering if I could get some advice and thoughts on what I need to do to get into WP. Its definitly in my top 2 of the colleges I would want to attend. This is after having lived there while my dad was stationed there and having parents in the military so I know what I would be getting myself into. I'll be a junior this year so I'd be opening up my application this spring. I plan on applying for the summer seminar for both USMA and USAFA this winter which are held this summer as well as possibly getting an intership with a friend's mom who works in the US Army Engineer Corps next summer.</p>

<p>Academics
My GPA through 4 semesters weighted is 4.958/5.3 in all honors classes (unweighted that's supposed to be about 3.74/4.0)
I'm taking all honors this year as well as AP's in Biology, Chemistry, and American History.
Ranked #3 in a class of around 350
Placed 2nd in science fair for high school as freshman.
PSAT I took last fall was around 195, I plan on taking both SAT's and ACT this year. Hope to do better on SAT's then I did on PSAT's. (will retake PSAT's as well)
Various school awards in science and history.</p>

<p>JrNHS (will qualify for NHS this year as my school doesnt admit into NHS until junior year)
Foreign Language NHS</p>

<p>Sports
In school
Soccer - 2 years, haven't lettered yet, will be getting my letter this year though and will be starting for team
Basketball - 2 years, most likely switching to track which I can letter in this year
Softball - 2 years, lettered in sophomore year </p>

<p>Outside of school, I have also been playing outdoor soccer in the spring at same time as softball, not for club but have qualified for county the last two years, states 3 years ago. During winter I also play futsal and indoor soccer.</p>

<p>Other
I have been helping out with youth soccer teams as my community service, this included actually coaching younger kids as there was no goalkeeping coach which I will be doing the next 2 years hopefully again. </p>

<p>I have plans for setting up a drive to send out aid packages to deployed servicemen in Iraq through my school.</p>

<p>Have been playing guitar for over 8 years. I play outside of school, both electric and accoustic although not in a band usually.</p>

<p>Will be able to get a job once I get my license. My mom is acting as a single parent since my parents divorced that due to this restraint, it has been unable to find the time for her (she works weekends) to be able to let me get a job as my weekends are spent helping at my grandma's.</p>

<p>Beyond that, if I could get advice. I realize I'm lacking in leadership and community service so if anyone has ideas in what I can do to help strengthen those areas would be awesome.
Thanks in advance</p>

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<p>dude, put in your packet and make yourself sound good. im a sophomre at WP and i was prior service, if you really wanna go, you can go, try the prep school, go through basic training. there are ways of doing it, if you really want to. just keep asking questions and never stop until you get what you want. of course when people answer your questions you need to provide the blood sweat and tears to accomplish your goal.</p>

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<p>Shadow7 - it sounds as if you are on track. However, it is important to note that you do not have to be involved in a multitude of things. West Point would rather see involvement in a few activities with demonstrated leadership. Is it possible to captain a sports team or take a leadership role in student government at your school?
In addition, take the most challenging classes you can and do well in them. Prep for, and take the SATs and ACTs multiple times.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Shadow7- if you go to boys/girls state you will get all your leadership “points” when they evaluate you for admission. I did not know this until the other day when my liason officer came to interview me. Boys/girls state is a great experience and you can get a lot out of it if you want to. If you are interested you should talk to your guidance counselor because they are usually the ones that choose who goes. Or what I did was write a letter to an American Legion post asking them to sponsor me. This camp is a real easy way to impress West Point, and learn a lot.</p>

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<p>Cool thanks for the responses and Ann I’ll keep that in mind although I have been playing sports all year round for forever so that’s something I most likely will continue as I will be able to letter in 3 sports and hopefully captain at least 1 of them senior year.</p>

<p>I’ll look into the girls state and see how that goes. Thank you again for the responses</p>

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<p>“if you go to boys/girls state you will get all your leadership “points” when they evaluate you for admission.”</p>

<p>A candidates whole candidate score is made up as follows: 60% academics, 30% leadership potential, 10% CFA.<br>
Attending Girls/Boys State is held in high regard by West Point but I do not believe it will allow a candidate to “max out” on leadership points. The leadership component includes a candidate’s extracurricular activities (and leadership roles), athletic participation, and faculty appraisals.</p>

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<p>“I have been playing sports all year round for forever so that’s something I most likely will continue as I will be able to letter in 3 sports and hopefully captain at least 1 of them senior year.”</p>

<p>That is great - definitely continue with your sport :)</p>

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<p>LTC Ric Killian was the one that told me that, I may misunderstood him but I am pretty sure that is what he meant, he even used the words max out.</p>

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<p>[USMA</a> Admissions: Start Young](<a href=“http://admissions.usma.edu/startyoung.cfm]USMA”>http://admissions.usma.edu/startyoung.cfm)</p>

<p>LEADERSHIP PREPARATIONS
You should participate in extracurricular activities that provide valuable leadership experiences and responsibilities. This will help you prepare for the leadership development training you will receive at West Point. The following high school experiences will develop and demonstrate your leadership potential:</p>

<p>Class, club, or student government position.
Awards in academic societies, such as the National Honor Society.
Participation and achievement in athletics.
Participation and success in public speaking and other nonathletic activities.
Participation and achievement in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, or Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Membership in community or church organizations.
The United States Military Academy considers it more valuable for you to achieve distinction in a specific activity, rather than participation in a number of activities without any evidence of leadership achievement. If you have to work to provide financial assistance for your family, West Point views that working experience as a demonstration of your leadership potential even though it will limit participation in school activities.</p>

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<p>Thanks, I’ve looked over that site already, but rereading that is helpful</p>