<p>Here is a brief summary of my info, please tell me my chances for usma:</p>
<p>this year (junior year) honors/ap: hon chem, hon english, hon usII, hon chinese, ap evironmental, ap gov
next year: ap econ, ap physics, ap art history, hon chinese, hon calc, hon model un
current gpa: 3.74 but mainly A's and a few high B's
psat: 183 (on the low end)
taking sat/act Feb&March </p>
<p>athletics:
field hockey, varsity & captain next year
lacrosse</p>
<p>ec:
varsity debate so/jr
newspaper writer, editor next year
girl scout, gold award
girls state attendee
class government liason
president of multicultural club
president of political club (county run program), vp this year
president of youth group, secretary this year
going on abroad program to So. America for the month of July
babysit avg 10 hrs/week
100+ community service hours</p>
<p>You’re definitely academically qualified for West Point. Then there comes recommendations, and it’s extremely beneficial that you get a recommendation from someone with a decent social standing. My friend’s sister was accepted into West Point academy two days ago. Her GPA was practically identical to yours. But she had a recommendation from our county executive, which was an amazing hook. Your ECs are more well-rounded than hers, however.</p>
<p>But ultimately it comes down to this: Is military school something you really want to pursue? Do you want to dedicate your college life in army training? I know fighting for your country is a noble cause, but it’s something I would never recommend to someone who wouldn’t be able to mentally and physically handle it.</p>
<p>Chances? Yes, you have a strong shot. But you have more important things to worry about besides your chances when it comes to military school.</p>
<p>Political hooks and recommendations won’t be a problem. My mom is a politician and I personally know the County Executive and other high ranking government officials. Hopefully they won’t speak poorly of me!<br>
I’m going to be in the military no matter if I attend WP or not. Its not about the prestige of the school. I want to do this to serve my country and to have a military career. I may not know exactly the challenges I face, but I’m ready and willing!</p>