<p>My GPA is at around a 3.98 UW for my high school years, and I have taken the most challenging classes throughout HS, (My Senior Year isn't as rigorous as many of the CC students online here, and I probably could've forced myself to take a third AP, but I really care about doing well in my two APs versus trying to take as many APs as I possibly can. Afterall, I'm trying to enjoy my senior year a little bit.)--</p>
<p>Although my GPA is strong, I fear the worst for rigor. I'm not taking any easy classes, but I'm not necessarily taking the hardest that my school offers (AP sciences will not do. JROTC interference) </p>
<p>Im in the top 5 percent in my high school class though. I'm trying to find the fine line between these 3 aspects...</p>
<p>It sounds as if you have made your choices regarding classes - it is time to move on and focus on the rest of your application.
For the benefit of future candidates, the academic score is the best predictor admissions has of success at WP. Class rank (not GPA) and SATs/ACTs make up most of that score, but class difficulty is factored in subjectively. WP wants to see that candidates have academic ambition, aptitude and achievement. They want to see that you are not afraid to challenge yourself. How that will be demonstrated depends on the individual candidate. How rigorous the schedule needs to be depends on the candidate and the opportunities offered to him/her. Whether an appoinmtment will be offered often depends on the level of competition in a geographic area. In some areas less than average may be enough to get an appointment, in others more than average may not be enough...
That is why the old phrase "do your best" is hauled out so frequently on this board.</p>
<p>Do you guys even know if some people can get into west point without AP courses by any chance? (even if some are available) I live overseas in Korea by the way... we don't have an honors program, but a very rigorous AP program (11 subjects)</p>
<p>Mister Sinister: I'm sure that candidates have been admitted without AP courses. WP looks at the "whole package" and the special circumstances. WP wants well rounded candidates (triple qualified) but they also look for a mix of scholars, leaders and athletes (those who stand out in a particular area).<br>
The only person who can give you the answers you are looking for is your admissions officer. Call him/her - and ask if there is anything you can do to strengthen your file...
Your hesitancy to do so suggests to me that you know where your deficiencies are and your are hoping that you can "get away with them". Maybe you can, but we don't know that. However, if you have done all you can, then the decision is out of your hands. Don't fret about it - it is what it is and you will have no regrets down the line.</p>
<p>Question: If one applied to usma, and intended on also applying to AOG civil prep scholarship, would they do them at the same time? Would AOG come later if you were rejected?</p>
<p>There is NO seperate application for an AOG scholarship.</p>
<p>Both AOG Civil prep scholarships and offers to USMAPS are made to candidates who applied to USMA. Offers are made through the admissions department.</p>
<p>IF you are "on the cusp" and it looks like you will not get an appointment (either you are too far down on the NWL or you aren't quite academically qualified) BUT USMA thinks you would be an excellent match THEN you MAY be offered one of those options.</p>
<p>West Point only has about 40 Civil prep scholars this year - while it is a possibility - it is rather difficult to get this offer.</p>
<p>AOG scholarships: Candidates are usually chosen from the NWL -these are candidates who are fully qualified but did not win an appointment to USMA. USMAPS: Chosen candidates usually posess tremendous leadership potential, but are found to be at academic risk.</p>
<p>Yes - it is either one or the other - either you are offered AOG scholarship OR you are offered USMAPS. </p>
<p>When you get your application packet - sit down and READ EVERYTHNG!!!</p>
<p>There will be a postcard in there for you to send back if you wish to be considered for a "prep" program. If you would like to be considered for this then fill it out and send it in.</p>
<p>Mister Sinister - do yourself a big favor and stop comparing yourself to "other kids on CC". There will be 10,000 applicants to USMA only a few are on CC.</p>