Chances?

<p>I'm currently a junior in HS. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.96 (unweighted)
Not sure about weighted..
2 AP's this year, 3 the next. </p>

<p>SAT: 2090 (700 CR, 620 M, 770 WR) Will retake to boost Math and CR in Dec.
PSAT: ..Not sure, just took it last weekend. </p>

<p>EC:
- Swimming (Vars. 4 yrs)
Record holder on Guam, represented Guam in Japan meets, made sectionals last year for California Central. Looking to make it to state by senior year. Besides high school, I also swim club and have qualified for Far Westerns twice and hope to make it to Pacific Rim times.
- President/Founder Habitat for Humanity Chapter
- Sons of Legion (Secretary)</p>

<p>Possibly looking at one more officer position, but would rather concentrate on what I have right now. </p>

<p>Last summer, I spent the majority of my time as a swim instructor as well as performing lifeguard duties. This summer, doing that as well as returning to Taiwan to teach English. Also applying for Boy's State. </p>

<p>How bad are my ECs? I know they're not that great, but are they at least acceptable? I'm a member of numerous other clubs, but I'm not sure if I can handle another officer position since I'd really like to focus on my club as well as the Legion. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>Erikt360,
You have excellent Academics, Athletics and Leadership. I think the best place to look at how you stack up is to consider the profile for the USMA Class of 2014 and look at the leadership positions listed: [url=&lt;a href=“http://www.usma.edu/Class/2014/profile.asp]United”&gt;http://www.usma.edu/Class/2014/profile.asp]United</a> States Military Academy at West Point<a href=“USMA%20has%20not%20listed%20stats%20for%20Class%20of%202015”>/url</a>.</p>

<p>Do you have or have you been Captain of Swim Team? THat would be a strong point for USMA and if you have good times in swimming, you may want to begin contacting the USMA Swim Coach – it certainly can’t hurt to compare your current times with those listed on USMA web site. </p>

<p>I also know that USMA looks very strongly upon Boys State and sounds like you are very well connected with American Legion. </p>

<p>I think when it comes to EC’s, most recommend being involved in activities you enjoy and can point to leadership roles. It appears that you have done that very well! </p>

<p>Good luck and keep up good work on SAT scores! Take as many as you can and keep improving!</p>

<p>Yeah, I’d say you’re a very competitive applicant. Your GPA and ACT/SAT are off the charts. Here’s a link that has a little more info on admissions statistics
[West</a> Point Profile - United States Military Academy - SAT Scores and Admissions Data for West Point](<a href=“http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/west-point.htm]West”>West Point: Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA)</p>

<p>Academics is 60% of their decision, so if you have that nailed, you’re good to go. I don’t see anything wrong with your ECs and if you’re a swimmer, you’ll pbly score high on your CFA.</p>

<p>When WP chooses applicants, they this is how they weight it:
60% academics
30% EC
10% CFA (candidate fitness assessment).</p>

<p>As long as you don’t screw up your paperwork or something, I think you’ve got an incredibly good chance at getting in.</p>

<p>BTW, here’s what you’re competing against:</p>

<p>[United</a> States Military Academy at West Point](<a href=“http://www.usma.edu/class/2012/profile.asp]United”>http://www.usma.edu/class/2012/profile.asp)</p>

<p>Alright, junior year is beginning to wrap up in a few months, so I’d like to update this and see if I can get some more opinions on how to improve: </p>

<p>GPA: 3.83 (unweighted)
Class Rank: 62/746
SAT: 2200 (710 Math, 720 Reading, 770 Writing)
PSAT: 204</p>

<p>EC:

  • Swimming (Vars. & Lettered 3 yrs.)
  • Vars. Swim Captain (2 years)
  • President/Founder Habitat for Humanity Chapter (2 years)
  • Sons of Legion (Secretary) (2 years)
  • Yearbook Editor in Chief (2 years)
  • Member of CSF (NHS equivalent) (2 years)</p>

<p>Summer activities:

  • OCAC (Intensive Chinese language camp in Taiwan for 7 weeks)
  • OCAC Aid (English teaching program in Taiwan for 5 weeks)
  • West Point SLS
  • Naval Academy SLS
  • Boy’s State</p>

<p>Should I retake the SATs? I also plan on taking SAT II for Chemistry and US History.</p>