<p>I am a sophomore in a local public high school, 16 yo female.
I'm pretty athletic and I have done track, horseback, ultimate frisbee.
I'm going back into track for the next two years. Currently I'm taking Honors Calc, Honors Eng 10, Honors History, Bio, Honors Chem, Engineering.<br>
My GPA last year was 3.7 and this year its about 3.8-3.9, I get mostly A's and B's. I'm taking AP chem, honors Phys, AP Eng 11, AP history 11, AP Calc(Or robotics), Principles of Engineering. I'm currently in Debate Team, Chess club, Ultimate Frisbee, reading olympics, and a part of a scouts organization. I have taken the PSAT's, and had 186 total, and I am trying to study and do better in the future.
Science and math are my strong points, I like history but it does not interest me that much, and English is my second language, so it is a bit difficult.
I want to get into West Point because I love a challenge, I love my country and I have always wanted to be in the Military. I am very disciplined, and I can take on a mental and a physical challenge.
Is there anything I can do to improve my chances?
I have a few friends that are aiming for West Point too, but they're in Varsity sports and have more leadership skills than me.
Thank you!!</p>
<p>Join JROTC?</p>
<p>It is definitely good to get into a Varsity sport if at all possible. If you like track, then also look into cross country. You will be expected to do plenty of running both at West Point and in the Army. Most of that running will be for a mile or more… not sprints like track. If you cannot do it at the varsity level, then do it junior varsity. As Nike says “Just Do It.” (running, that is)</p>
<p>If you are athletic, why not try a martial art? THAT will really impress the Army. My recommendation is Judo or Aikido because women can do just as well as men. Those two marital arts are mostly about technique, not upper body strength.</p>
<p>When applying for West Point also consider applying for the Army ROTC scholarship. You can go to some fantastic colleges and universities with Army ROTC. You might also consider the Air Force Academy. The Air Force has more women than any of the services, and women seem quite comfortable in the Air Force.</p>
<p>Glad to see that you are thinking about this already. Spend the next year learning more about the Army, West Point, and ROTC scholarships. You will be more comfortable than others when you go through the application process.</p>
<p>Finally, take the SAT and ACT exams as early as you possibly can. Then take each one at least one more time, in order to get the best possible score. Some people do better on the ACT than the SAT, but for other people it is the opposite. So, take them both.</p>
<p>Good Luck! 
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