<p>Hey yall im a junior at Southampton Academy and i was wondering if i had what it takes to get into Westpoint. I have been the president of the 4-H county council for 2 years, i am going to play football this coming fall, I have a A+ in Enviromental Science and U.S. History and a B in English and U.S. Composition, and a C in Geometry. I have been in 4-H for 7 years and I have been racing go-Karts and race cars since i was 5. I was just wondering if i have what it takes to get into Westpoint. Thanks</p>
<p>Crosby,</p>
<p>Excel in your classes this semester - that means getting the best grades you can. An upward trend is very positive. Take the ACT and SAT the next time they are offered (if you haven’t yet) so you can get your baseline score. Then prep (tutor, self-prep, classes - whatever it takes) to improve your scores. Class rank is also important.</p>
<p>Playing football in your senior year is great. Have you played before? Will you earn a letter? Will you be named a team captain? Do you do any other sports?</p>
<p>Does your school have a NHS chapter? If not, could you start one?</p>
<p>Then the x factor - how competitive is your congressional district?</p>
<p>Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. Read everything you can get your hands on about West Point.</p>
<p>No i most likely wont be the team capitan because i haven’t played in 2 years. I am taking the SAT June 5 and i play golf. ive been talking with my girlfriend and she doesn’t like the idea of me being in the military (weve been dating 3 years so she has a little say so). But since i live and work in argiculture im thinking of going into forestry or some other agriculte based subject. Thank you for your reply and i am doing everything i can to get my geometry grade up. Thanks</p>
<p>Well, to put it bluntly, at the age of 17 dont let ANY girlfriend or boyfriend tell you what you can or cant do with your life. You have too many possibilities ahead of you for that kind of drama.</p>
<p>17 and you have been dating her for 3 years? Its your personal matter but come on, if dating and seeing your girl is a big deal, going WP can drive you crazy.</p>