Q's + Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Military Academy - West Point
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<p>Hey ya’ll I’m a junior at an ultra-competitive public school both academically and athletically in the 5A division in Houston, TX. I’m really interested in attending West Point but i have a few questions and would like to know my chances.</p>

<p>SAT: 2200(taking again on saturday)
GPA: W 4.6 UW 3.9
Rank: 73/1106
AP’s:
Soph- WHAP-4
Jr- USHAP-(confident in a 5) Psych-(3-5) Eng III(3-4)
Sr. ?
EC’s: Football (Regional semi-finalists- people who know tx football know this is a big deal), Will be receiving my Eagle Scout soon, Powerlifting</p>

<p>If it matters I feel I can get the maximums on the PT tests except for the run times
6’1" 198#</p>

<p>Here’s my questions</p>

<li><p>I am VERY moderately colorblind but have pretty bad vision (20/200) am I a strong enough candidate to where I would receive a waiver.</p></li>
<li><p>If waived for the academy, would my vision problems need to be waived again for certain schools (rangers, airborne, etc)</p></li>
<li><p>Are most cadets skinny highshool JROTC type nerds or kids who have excelled academically and athletically (I ask because none of the good athletes I know, save one, want to go to a service academy)</p></li>
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<p>Thank you so much.</p>

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<p>Wow by the looks of it, you're a highly competitive for most colleges. </p>

<p>1) I think there's a pretty good chance you could get a waiver depending on your condition. </p>

<p>3) Most cadets have excelled academically, athletically and in leadership positions. Sure not all are built like linebackers, but don't underestimate those skinny HSROTC types...you never know what they could be capable of. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>You need to visit West Point; you will see all types of cadets. The only way to see if you can get accepted is to apply. For waiver questions you should visit United</a> States of America Service Academy Forums - Powered by vBulletin and post your Q on the DodMerb forum to Larry Mullen.</p>

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<p>You have 1100 students in your senior class-that is insane. You will not find many geeky nerds at WP. They would not last a week. Those scrawny guys are the ones to watch out for-they might be state wrestling champs!</p>