<p>Hi all,
I'm currently a student at Washington and Lee University, reapplying to West Point this year. I didn't get in last year because of (now-resolved) medical issues. I was wondering about ya'll's opinion on my Calculus grade for this semester, which will most likely be a C or C+, and how that will effect my chances on getting in. I'll be getting Bs in all my other classes (and an A in band and ROTC), but I know how valuable math grades are to the academies, so I just wanted to see if people here think I should still look forward to an appointment or not.</p>
<p>Here's my stats:
Excellent interview with my liason officer, great essay, great recommendations, applying for a second time.
Currently overloading on courses, taking Chinese, Calculus, Politics, English, Band and ROTC at Washington and Lee University (14th best LAC).
I take part in ROTC at the neighboring Virginia Military Institute and am doing great.
I'm part of a variety of organizations on campus, including the Intermural Program, Rowing and Fencing clubs. Also part of Model UN, and we went to the Georgetown simulation and we're going to Harvard in February, so I guess we're pretty good.</p>
<p>High school stats:
1360 SAT (670M) / 30 ACT (26M)
3.42 High School GPA
Band and Model UN President
Senior Patrol Leader / Junior Assistant SM / Assistant SM / Eagle Scout
Organized and led a weeklong Scouting trip to the Smoky Mountains
Studied abroad for a month in Salzburg, Austria</p>
<p>I received a nomination last year to West Point from my congressman.
I currently hold two nominations (congressional and presidential) to West Pont and Annapolis and one to Air Force. I should hear back from the senators' office late this month, but I believe my chances are pretty good.</p>
<p>skirbyy: Looks like you have met all the qualifications. Think your chances for appointment will depend on the strength of competing candidates in your state and district. </p>
<p>For one thing, the admissions website clearly states solid Algebra is much more important than calculus. Also, there are MANY different ways to teach calculus. Some schools teach "calc lite" -- you'd ace it. Others, make it a LOT more difficult. So, I really wouldn't worry too much about it (even though I know you will ;) )</p>
<p>I would agree w/marines4me. I know mids at USNA who had C's in college calculus prior to receiving appointments. And plenty who would be thrilled to get a C now at the Academy!</p>
<p>Wow. Just learned today that I got a C- in Calculus. This is by far the worst grade I received this semester (everything else was a B or an A). Am I a goner?</p>
<p>is it the primary nomination? i'm in a similar boat as you. my college grades were not so hot. but i got a primary nomination. i just got off the phone with my liason officer and he said i don't have to even send in my college transcript. however- i am calling wp admissions tommorow to seal up everything.</p>
<p>I don't think my congressman lists one candidate over another. However, I was interviewed for a senatorial nomination, so I think I'm on the higher end of my congressman's nominations.</p>
<p>I currently hold a presidential, congressional and ROTC nomination to West Point.</p>
<p>i have a primary and i'm not sure as to the status of my rotc nomination. i had to call west point and they sent me forms witch I asked my C.O. to fill out. The C.O. also wrote a letter to west point. trust me, in the words of bill clinton "i feel your pain."</p>