<p>Hello,</p>
<p>You might remember me from not too long ago. I applied for the Class of 2010 and was not offered an appointment. I was wondering if I might be able to receive some guidance...I have already been assigned a candidate number and filled out the candidate information...I have submitted my activites record for approval to my high school counselor, with updates. I was told by the Academy that I must get new letters of rec. from my college english and math professors. My schedule for my 1st semester @ the University of Missouri-Columbia is as follows:
-Naval History/Science (I am going to be in the NROTC unit)
-I was selected to the Cancellor's Leadership Class (only 30 out of the freshman class are picked)
-English Argument and Composition
-Pre-Calculus (with Calc 1 next semester)
-Intro to Programming
-Intro into Computer Science</p>
<p>I am currently in-line to receive a degreee in Information Technology. I have signed up for 15 hours. I was going to take a Chemistry, but was informed by the NROTC unit that, if I was put on scholarship (which I have already re-applied for as well) that I would need to take physics 1 & 2 by the end of my junior year and that the chemistry would not help me at all. The physics I couldn't take my freshman year because I have no background in calculus and the physics is calculus based. </p>
<p>With regards to my nomination, i have already made preliminary contact to all offices. I was told the nomination I received will not carry over, which is definitely not shocking news.</p>
<p>Also, I was told that the DODMERB does not need to be completed again, but that I must fill out a current medical form stating my current health status...</p>
<p>I am excited about the possibility of getting in this time and would appreciate any help you could offer. Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>In the remarks section, consider stating the reason why you will not/didn't take chemistry. They will want to know, I am sure. </p>
<p>Compete in sports (intramurals/etc) if you can...and/or road races.
Provide your admissions counselor updates (if necessary) every 1.5 - 2 months. It not only gives them updates ,but demonstrates committment without bugging them.</p>
<p>Aim to get a high GPA ( >= 3.5)...higher the better!</p>
<p>On a side note:
What is your programming language for the course you are taking?</p>
<p>BK,
It sounds like youre off to a good start in your re-application process. Your schedule looks appropriate, but I think you should replace one of the computer classes with chemistry. I question the advice you received on this issue. DMeix was in your position last year. He attended the University of Washington (Seattle) and was in NROTC. Currently he is a plebe in the USNA class of 2010; reread some of his posts. SpiderMD, USNA class of 2009, can give you excellent advice too. Good luck!</p>
<p>TheBigK</p>
<p>If you took chem in HS and did well and you are pretty set on majoring in IT/CS then I don't agree with him switching classes...even though chemistry is important.</p>
<p>You can't plan your classes around USNA...I mean you can, but if you don't get in for some reason...what good is it to take chem if you don't need it...</p>
<p>I say call your regional director to resolve this. They may say take chem...or they may tell you that taking a compsci class is good and you don't have to take chem.</p>
<p>What did you take in HS (chem? physics?) and how did you do?</p>
<p>I took both Chemistry and Physics in high school. I averaged a B in both classes. The overall thing is that I would rather take a good, solid 15 hours and be able to maintain a high GPA than take chemisty also and run the risk of not being able to do as well. I especially question in when I have already taken a Chemistry class, and if I perform well both academically and in the NROTC, will the Chemistry class really be the thing that makes the difference? Thanks for all of the help</p>
<p>It may or may not...hence, call your regional director!</p>
<p>BK_ the only thing I would add to what you are doing is to contact your BGO and see if there were any issues that may have impacted less-than-positively on your first application- so that you can address them this time around. There might not be any- but it never hurts to ask and be sure.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you! Over 1/3 of the incoming class comes in with an extra year of schooling- NAPS, foundation, college, etc. Do well!</p>
<p>Big K ... Can you share with the novices to this process what you bellieve deferred your admission from '10 to '11?</p>
<p>That could be educational, if you're able.</p>
<p>Good luck and go get 'em.</p>
<p>Whistle,</p>
<p>I wish I could answer that question. The best thing I could say is that USNA is competetive. The competition is very tough and slots are very limited. I am not able to tell you what might have possibly hurt me, but I would say that the fact that I did not keep a Varsity sport throughout high school might have done it. However, to counter that, I am a very active Eagle Scout with numerous amount of leadership experience in not only Scouts, but as VP of my senior class, etc. There is not a 100% plan for success to get an appointment. I have always resorted to just trying my best and applying myself as best as I can. If that does not cut it, then I gave it my best shot and will just move on. I have learned so much about myself throughout this entire process and wouldn't trade it for anything, appointment or not. Hope this helps and thanks to everyone for all of the advice.</p>
<p>You have just posted the best answer I have seen to those that ask "What are my chances?"</p>
<p>ALL you can do is to do your best. Its a matter of fact that you can't do any better than your "best." If you honestly give the SAT, ECA, interviews, etc. the "best" that you can do, you have done all you can do. Most importantly, it is highly unlikely that anybody on this site has ever sat in on a selection board meeting, so they simply cannot tell you how good or bad your chances are.</p>
<p>Look at all the information available vis-a-vis the stats of those who have been accepted and compare yourself. Even then, its a bit of a craps shoot.</p>
<p>Good luck. Persistence is apparently one component that is valued.</p>
<p>Big Kahuna,</p>
<p>You have a great attitude! And it sounds like you're being very thoughtful about this process. I wish you all the best and hope you keep us posted.</p>
<p>The only thing that I recall (could be wrong) is that Admissions will wait until your 1st semester grades are in before offering an appointment to anyone in college. So, no matter what classes you take, the gpa is really important.</p>