<p>I'm going to be completely honest with you guys here. No bull-crap, no clutter. </p>
<p>I am a senior in high school, who is trying to get admitted into the United States Military Academy; like most of us reading these threads and spending some time reading other entries.</p>
<p>Here's a bit of background info:</p>
<p>SAT: 1960 -- CR: 630, M: 640, W: 690
GPA: 3.347
RANK: 170/299
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Wrestling (4 years)
Spring Track (2 years)
Boys Lacrosse (2 years)
Marching Band (2 years)
School Band (3 years)
Internship for State Senator Gerald Cardinale [NJ]
Community Service (50+ hours)
Church Worship Leader</p>
<p>CFA:Basketball throw: 87 feet.
Pull-ups: 9
Sit-ups: 66
Push-ups: 62
Shuttle-run: 9:23
Mile-run: 8:34 </p>
<p>[i'm authorized to re-take the CFA because i need to hit the mile under 8 minutes. i'm a pretty heavy guy - as you can see i did well in upperbody testing but not too well in cardiovascular levels]</p>
<p>That should give you guys a somewhat clear enough picture of what I am as a candidate.
Now before we go off saying "you're not competitive, you wont get admitted," I just want to make it clear that I AM aware of my credentials and the many candidates who have excelled in the aforemention categories. As of right now, my file is completed and I have yet to finish playing the waiting game. </p>
<p>I have completed my ARMY ROTC scholarship application nearly 2 months ago, and have applied to schools like Rutgers NB, Syracuse, GWU, Binghamton, Villanova, RIT, and Northeastern. These schools are decent, but my dream is to enter West Point as a lump of clay and come out as a strong, determined leader and soldier for the U.S. Army. Again, no BS, no empty words.</p>
<p>I am aware that MY district is the most competitive out of NJ; the 5th district. Well isn't that a misfortune. Anyways, I've decided that if I do not receive my appointment, I will suck it up for ONE year, doing well in one of the colleges I have mentioned AS an ROTC student and apply to West Point once more. This is going to be a long, difficult journey. But like I said - this is my dream. Our dream. I believe its worth each day that passes by in a year.</p>
<p>I need some insight (as the name suggests). First off, am I competitive enough for USMAPS, the prep school for West Point? I would like to know a bit more about this path, cause I don't want to get my hopes up prematurely. Who makes this decision? How many can get in?</p>
<p>Secondly, is there a way that I may receive a nomination/appointment? Any of you out there who know anyone that has similar ranges to my credentials?</p>
<p>Third, ROTC is a great way to serve my country and gain that valuable experience as a leader. West Point is my ultimate goal; however. Is it truly worth the year? I need some motivation - some will for me to go through with this. Each day that passes, I get just a bit more nervous and anxious to hear back.</p>
<p>Thank you, your input is greatly appreciated, along with constructive criticism / comments.</p>