Prior enlisted, my chance of acceptance?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Military Academy - West Point
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<p>Hi, I am 19 year old female and a freshman in a civilian college.
I am also a ROTC cadet (non-contracted).</p>

<p>So.....
I've enlisted to go active duty, shipping off on May 22nd
cuz I couldn't pay for my school anymore. </p>

<p>West point has always been my dream school
but I couldn't apply since I wasn't a citizen.
However I WILL be a citizen after I get out of basic training.</p>

<p>Anyways, I know WP reserves 85 slots for active duty soldiers each year
and was wondering what my chances are of getting in. </p>

<p>The recruiter at WP told me that it's much easier to get in as a soldier than
straight out of high school, but I don't know if this is true.</p>

<p>I am applying for class of 2017 by the way.</p>

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<p>Cumulative GPA: 3.1 </p>

<p>↑ This was in China and I went to a legit Chinese high school.
I was struggling to learn the language let alone study a subject with it! :(
I had to work MY ASS off to get this grade.</p>

<p>My GPA in college right now is 3.56</p>

<p>Extra curricular activities: Club president
Club officer
Student government officer
Member of Future Business Leaders of America</p>

<p>Chinese High schools don't offer any sport activities :/
You are only RECRUITED before you even start school.
Sorta like how American college sport teams are. </p>

<p><sat>
Reading:560
Math: 740
Writing: 670</sat></p>

<p>↑ The recruiter for prior enlisted cadets at WP told me
that my SAT scores are quite competitive but don't know if that's true :/</p>

<p>Fluent in Chinese, Korean and Japanese</p>

<p>↑ I heard you have a higher chance of getting in if your multi-lingual.
Is this true??</p>

<p>I've never taken the CFA before....
but my APFT scores in ROTC are around 220 out of 300.</p>

<p>Push-ups: 27
sit-ups: 67
1 mile: 8min 33sec</p>

<p>I know my physical stuff is lousy......
but I'm hoping the baisc training will help me get more in shape :)</p>

<p>Are there any prior-enlisted cadets out there who got accepted to WP?
Any sharing of your stories and some feedback will be greatly appreciated, thanks!!!</p>

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<p>I’m prior enlisted (not going to West point). I think you’ll find the military to be quite different from what you expected. This is coming from someone who grew up in a military family, lived overseas, and was still shocked upon arrival.
I think your best bet is to try for a prep school, as your scores do not reflect a candidate capable of the Westpoint workload. To apply, you’ll need to have exemplary service once you’re in, win some awards, etc.</p>