<p>Why is West Point's acceptance % so low? Is it because a large number of unqualified people apply, such as a typical ROTC kid who maybe doesnt have great grades? Or are they all qualified? How can you tell?</p>
<p>You can't really /tell/...for starters, a lot of kids with mediocre grades think they can get into military school, so you will probably have more kids who aren't up to par applying to West Point than to, say, Harvard. That coupled with the fact that West Point /is/ selective (and selective in a unique way, with emphasis on leadership and the like) will give it a low % of acceptance.</p>
<p>WOW4201:</p>
<p>You asked about WP's low "acceptance %". If you mean "% admitted" the answer is easy, because there are a limited number of spots available.</p>
<p>If you mean, as I expect, "% qualified", the answer is more involved. Over the last 5 years, the % of applicants classified as fully qualified was roughly about 20%. It may surprise you but disqualifying grades is not the major reason for disqualification.</p>
<p>My understanding of the major reasons for this low percentage is:</p>
<ol>
<li>Failure to complete the application process. I have heard this is the number one reason for disqualification. Quite a few candidates never submit all the paperwork.</li>
<li>Failure to pass DODMERB physical. From earlier postings on this forum, you will find that passing the DODMERB is harder than one might have thought.</li>
<li>Failure to pass Candidate Fitness Assessment test.</li>
<li>Failure to get a nomination.</li>
<li>Withdrawal of application from consideration (decide to go elsewhere).</li>
</ol>
<p>Oh so all these things are included when they say only 10% admitted...thats very interesting...so in all reality if your qualified with all these you have a huge chance to get in?</p>
<p>if your triple qed with a nom your chances are 50-60 percent</p>
<p>whats qed?</p>
<p>qualified </p>
<p>aka Triple Q or QQQ</p>
<p>wow4201
Triple-Qed</p>
<p>Qualified physically
Qualified medically
Qualified academically</p>
<p>plus get a nomination</p>
<p>not the same as trying to get into your regular ivy league school--a bit tougher with more things to "trip you up" along the way.</p>