<p>I am a female freshman in high school. I want West Point more than anything else and am doing everything in AFJROTC to get it, I am a top cadet, and very devoted. I have all A's and sometimes B+. I want to know whether West Point looks more at SAT or ACT. I want to take the example tests and everything. I just want to know which one they find more important. Also, do they strongly prefer AJROTC over the other branches of JROTC? I also live in Northern Virginia, and would like to know how strong competition is here compared to other areas.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter; take both because some people do better on one than the other. Especially do well on the math and reading sections. They don’t “prefer” people with one over the other.</p>
<p>No, JROTC is JROTC in their eyes, as far as I know. Also, unless you have a leadership position in JROTC, it doesn’t count for as much as you’d think. Don’t forget to join other things besides JROTC (especially varsity sports, if possible). Look at USMA’s admissions page and read everything you can about them. </p>
<p>VA in general in competitive; Northern VA is generally even more competitive than some other areas of Virginia. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Your location is very competitive as the previous person stated. That said, the fact that you are a female applicant is something that is in your favor. If you keep your grades up, you should be a shoo-in. That said, they don’t look at either standardized test more than the other, though the ACT with writing is required. JROTC is JROTC.</p>
<p>^No, being a female isn’t taken into account at all anymore, according to a BGO I spoke to from USNA. I would imagine it’s the same at all service academies. </p>
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I’d caution against advising anyone that they’re a shoo-in. I know people who seemed liked the perfect candidate and were rejected. There are so many factors that go into an admissions decision.</p>