<p>I'm a very motivated individual ever since 9th grade, which set a tone for the rest of my high school career. I will do my best to convince admissions in college essay and interview to convince admissions that I am a strong applicant that has the potential to succeed. This is all in despite of the somewhat low GPA because of freshman year (due to depression, etc.). As for the SAT/ACT scores, I'm waiting for my ACT score and afterwards, I'll be taking the test again. The next time I do take the test, I'll actually have done preparation, which I will be begin by using Barrons and/or Princeton Reviews ACT preparation books. Every other day or so, I'll be going to the local library (to block out distractions) after school and study there for a couple of hours. </p>
<p>All in all, I'm eager to learn more and willing to work diligently to reach that goal. What are you thoughts on my chances?</p>
<p>quite honestly, I don't think the academy is right for you. We do not have the kinds of majors or career opportunities that you seem to desire, and you have to remember, we are not here to make pharmacists or advertisers... we are here to make warrior leaders first and fore most. also, being diagnosed with ADD is a big deal. I don't know for certain, but I am pretty sure that is a medical disqualification for the academies, and if so, then you are done.</p>
<p>second... if you do not want the naval academy and the rigors of the military life that comes with it, then do not come. If you are not 100% for coming to this place, then you will be miserable and hate your life. plain and simple. DO NOT come to the academy because of prestige or honor. Come because you want to be a leader in the military, the profession of arms. As we were told during plebe summer and still during much of our "training"</p>
<p>"We are in the profession of killing. Whether we are directly killing, or aiding in the process of killing. It is what we must do for our nation."</p>
<p>"Come because you want to be a leader in the military, the profession of arms. As we were told during plebe summer and still during much of our "training"
There you go. I want to come to hone my leadership, personality, etc. I'm not sure where you're pulling things elsewhere.</p>
<p>The time without ADD med usage used to be a year with good performance in the intermin.</p>
<p>You can't just rely on the Marines to be at hand for hand-to-hand. They are great but circumstances can keep them being available when the bad guys have to be dispatched mano a mano.</p>
<p>I am getting this from the link you provided.</p>
<p>"Colleges that I am interested in
Top three choices
1. Boston College
2. Boston University
3. Villanova University"</p>
<p>first off- bad indicator. If USNA isn't your #1, then don't come. The odds are there that you will HATE your life. You don't understand how crappy plebe year is until you are here. If you aren't committed to the ****, then it will suck.</p>
<p>"Interested in Biology and/or Business field (Possibly do Biology then MBA); uncertain about Chemistry now (for pharmacy)"</p>
<p>we don't offer anything in biology or business as a degree. Nor do we offer pre-pharmacy or any jobs in pharmacy.</p>
<p>"Somewhat interested in what my uncle does, in which he advertises medication for Johnson and Johnson, Inc.; or Biochemistry (scientist) in the United States Marine Corps"</p>
<p>there aren't any "scientists" in the Marines. I don't even think you understand what the Corps is. I think you want to come here for the prestige and glory associated with this place, and not because you want to become a warrior. Don't come here for the academics, for the prestige, or for the name. This is not a place for that. This is not just a college. It is your life. Not for four years; for 9 years MINIMUM. And during those years, you could very well be killed. We are at war, and if you come here, you will go to war. Do you want that?</p>
<p>I'm not a Mid, so I can't tell you all about life at USNA or the specific challenges you'll face. Regardless, I feel like I'm qualified to offer an informed and unbiased opinion.</p>
<p>Essentially, I agree with everything bluesky has said here. Not only does your post not scream "I want to attend the Academy," USNA isn't even on the list of schools you say you're interested in. That's the exact opposite of what we generally look for in a candidate. The type of people who succeed at a SA are the ones who are dying to be there, and that doesn't come through in the information you've provided us. It seems like you've checked all the boxes that most colleges like to see, but really aren't that well informed about what being a military officer entails.</p>
<p>Don't let this get you down - we want to see you succeed. Take a while to think about what you want and figure out what you like about USNA. Make a list. Come back to this board when you've got things squared away. If this is your dream, prove us wrong.</p>
<p>I'd say go take a visit to the Academy. You need to be very familiar with what it's goals are both in military service and academically. From the sounds of things - you don't really have a firm grasp on what the Academy is versus serving in the military through ROTC. If you're looking for a free education, any Mid will tell you it's not "free" -- they pay very dearly to go there.</p>
<p>The only reason that the USNA and USMA isn't on my #1 choice at this time is because I want to be 110% sure that it's the right decision (doing a summer program at the schools, campus visit, research a bit more, and so on). Yes, it is my top choice in theory, but not on paper yet because of those reasons that I have listed.</p>