My Current Qualifications v2

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>This is in reference to my old thread of 4 months prior, taking into account my recent achievements. I was just wondering how these additions would factor into the decision making process that even reading ever single thread (yes, even the archives), in this forum has failed to answer. </p>

<p>So far I have submitted everything to USNA, submitted nominations, interviewed with Congressman Tom Davis, and just to finally catch my BGO for an interview inbetween his trips to Bangolore, as his roommates tell me. </p>

<p>1st quareter grades have just come in, which amount to a weighted GPA of 4.071 with a slightly challenging courseload. I am planning on sending these grades asap to the Academy.</p>

<p>Classes Senior year:
IB 20th Century Topics: A
IB English 2: B+
IB Physics 2: A
AP Calculus: B+
IB Economics: B
Pre-Engineering: A
Weight Training: A</p>

<p>*Recieved a varsity letter in Cross Country.</p>

<p>OLD STATS:</p>

<p>Leadership:
Eagle Scout (August 2006)
Senior Patrol Leader (Previously Jr. Asst Scoutmaster, Instructor, etc.)</p>

<p>Academics:
1370 SAT (700 Reading, 670 Math)
3.478 GPA (8th-11th)
-8th: 2.75
-9th: 3.5
-10th: 3.286
-11th: 3.857
(-12th: 4.071) so far</p>

<p>Junior Year: IB History of the Americas, IB English 1, IB Physics 1, Trigonometry/Math Analysis, Architecture, Web Design, Weight Training
Sophmore: IB/AP Government, Pre-IB English 10, IB Chemistry, Algebra 2, Basic Technical Design, Latin III
Freshmen: Pre-IB World History, Pre-IB English 9, Pre-IB Biology, Geometry, Latin II
8th Grade: Algebra 1, Latin I
*IB is similiar to AP or Honors courses</p>

<p>School located in Northern Virginia, one of the more competitive school systems in the country)
School doesn't rank students</p>

<p>Sports:
School Cross Country 4 yrs
School Indoor Track 3 yrs
School Outdoor Track 4 yrs
League Swimming 4 yrs
Tae Kwon Do 4 yrs - Black Belt</p>

<p>This is in reference to my old thread of 4 months ago, that went off on another tangent so I decided to make a new one: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=198823%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=198823&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>if you think your good enough, then apply. dont seek others approval. Go for it, you have nothing to loose!</p>

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<p>What is your question?</p>

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<p>I'm all applied at, ready to take my chances. </p>

<p>Just humour me though as I look for a tiny, little external measure in the wait from now till June...</p>

<p>Basically I would like to know that based upon your experiences, what would be my chances of getting accepted? I have already been invited to a CVW (and accepted for the one in 3 days), but I know that is no clear indication either way.</p>

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<p>I'm in an IB school too. One of the two in Oklahoma. Just to tell you, you can drop the 8th grade gpa (seeing that it's a bit low, and colleges don't look at anything but high school gpa, this will give you a higher gpa average 9-12th grade). So far you're looking good. Plus, I'm sure you do alot of volunteer work, seeing IB students must have 150 CAS hours by the end of the year. Don't sweat it. However, make sure you can have a backup plan that you can live with. If you're really considering the military, apply for the ROTC scholorships if you haven't already.</p>

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<p>RKavanaugh,</p>

<p>The long pole in the tent for you will be obtaining a nomination. Apparently you reside in Virginia's 11th Congressional District. Congressmen Tom Davis, Frank Wolf, and Jim Moron (all in Northern Virginia) have the most competitive districts in the country. Do you know how you rack up compared to the competition? Did you apply for a nomination from Senators Allen and Warner? Senator Allen's interviews are being conducted this Saturday, 18 Nov 2006, at Fort Lee. Did you make the short list for an interview?</p>

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<p>RK-
I think you have done everything you can to make yourself competetive. Nail the interview with your MOC- practice, practice, practice.</p>

<p>Speak to guidance. Our son's school "did not rank" either- but we explained the need to obtain a rank (they all have them) and that while we did not need the information, it would be helpful to our son's application if they could send the information directly to the school. They did. Even though many schools now say they "don't rank," most have the information being requested. Explain to guidance, and see if they can accomodate your request.</p>

<p>Then go and take a deep breath.</p>

<p>After that, in the final push to the holidays, get your other college applications squared away if you have not already done so. While your stats look great, unfortunately a lot of great kids do not get an appointment. Aside from the MOC interview, it is now out of your hands, and out of your control. </p>

<p>As hard as it is, it is time to shift gears. Finish those college apps and make sure you have a plan b and c in place, and put as much effort into those as you did your app to USNA. Get it done before the holidays so that you can enjoy the break before spring semester.</p>

<p>Then concentrate on completing your senior year, and please, please find time to enjoy it. This is your final year of HS, and should you get that appointment to USNA for 2011, you will be reporting in almost immediately after graduation. So take time and enjoy what is left of your school year.</p>

<p>While it is hard to tell you to ignore that mailbox (no doubt you will join thousands of others watching the mail for the months to come) do busy yourself with things you enjoy doing- your track team, volunteer work, cleaning out your closets if you have to. Keep busy.</p>

<p>Don't forget to write those thankyou notes to those that have helped you with this process thus far- your MOC (following your interveiw), your teacher references, etc. </p>

<p>One last note: a lot of really great kids apply to USNA- only a handful get in, and a lot of really great ones get turned away. If being an officer in the US Navy is your goal, this does not have to be the end of your dream. There are lots of other ways to accomplish that objective, the USNA being only one of them. NRTOC is a great option, so is tossing your hat into the application ring for the following year (class of 2012). Keep in mind that as many as 1/3 of the incoming class will have at least one year of post-HS studies under their belt, and many, many, will have applied a second time, and even a third. So while we all hope a nice fat envelope will come in the mail for you, if it doesn't, then limit the dissapointment to a day- and then get on with the rest of your life. You are a great kid, and there will be lots of places willing to throw open their doors for you, so keep things in perspective. And like I said, if it is not meant to be for 2011, consider 2012!</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>