<p>My boyfriend is 21 years old and is applying to USNA for the class of 2015. I'm just looking for some advice from you all and just wondering how good his chances are of actually getting in. He went to a small Christian high school and graduated with a 3.8 GPA. One of his friends who was a year older than him is at the Naval Academy, another one is at the Citadel. Anyways he's a very smart guy with a lot of extracurriculars activities as well as a family Military background. His mom was an officer in the Airforce, his dad served 21 years as a Marine, he was a Lieutenant Colonel, one of his grandfathers was in the Airforce and the other was a Col in the Marines. Anyways i don't know if the family background helps but yea o and his SAT score is a 1170 (that was 3 years ago, not counting writing) He attended a University but moved to a tech school where he has a 3.8 GPA and will be graduating in December. He didn't stay at a University b/c he wasn't motivated. He was young and careless then. Military is in his genes basically....I'm just looking for some advice from people that deal and have dealt with USNA and just wondering how good his chances are of getting in?!?!?! Thank you all so much!! :)</p>
<p>His is no simple scenario, and frankly, I believe merits some genunine counsel. He is fortunate to have one like you, who obviously sees his possibilities and potential, and is working to help.</p>
<p>My general thought: Tim Tarbe’s advice is good, but it may be a bit premature, I’m thinking. There are issues here that go beyond merely mediocre SAT/ACT scores.</p>
<p>My thought: Find some really knowledgeable engaged folks and seek and listen carefully to their counsel. Perhaps start w/ a local BGO IF he/she is one of the really active, knowledgeable folks. Many are laissez faire. But there are several on this site, and I’m confident they’ll advise well.</p>
<p>Were it my friend, son …I’d figure out WHO @ USNA could give me clear, insightful answers about the possibilities of a USNA (or same at USAFA if that’s of interest) appointment. A real come-to-Jesus time is needed, imo, prior to pursuit of an appointment.</p>
<p>While I’d not at all throw in my towel prematurely, I’d want to know what my real issues and possibilities are, in light of some of the history here.</p>
<p>Concurrently, I’d suggest exploring other avenues for commissioning and service. ROTC, OCS, enlisted possibilities, etc. Much as it merits pursuit and cherishing upon appointment, graduation and commissioning, a USNA slot is not …the end game. And it sounds like your friend may be an outstanding candidate for service to our great nation. There are multiple avenues traveling there.</p>
<p>i also agree with whistlepig…while it is nice to graduate from a great place like USNA, in the end, he’ll just be an 01 just like everyone who graduated from rotc, ocs etc…if you want to get more info, the site airwarriors.com will get you started and will probably answer some questions about various ways to obtain a commission</p>
<p>Since he has already been to college, even if it is a technical school, he will not need to retake the SATs- his grades will be taken into consideration.</p>
<p>Does he want to go through 4 years of undergraduate study at this time? If so, go for it. If not, then consider other alternatives, such as officer candidate school. </p>
<p>question- “he will be 22 in January”… this past january, or next january as in January of 2011? To be eligible, a candidate must be at least 17 years old “and must not have passed your 23rd birthday on July 1 of the year of admission.” Just something to keep in mind.</p>
<p>Best of luck!
July 1 of the year of admission;</p>