<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am currently a High School Sophomore in the capitol region of New York (High school class of 2016). I have been extremely motivated to attending the United States Military Academy. Ever since 8th grade, I have been chugging along, working on my grades. When 9th grade hit, I worked really hard with my grades. My freshman year grades ranged from a high of 98.0 to a low of 95.6. </p>
<p>For my Sophomore year, I am taking one AP Course, and I have involved myself into a college science research program provided by my High School, and I am currently working on a project to discover the first galaxies formed in the universe by measuring their red shift. (I heard that West Point takes interest in research, especially from high school students.) My grades range from a High of 97.75 to a low of 96.6 (1st-3rd Quarters). My GPA in general would be at least a 4.0. (I do not know much about the weighted or unweighted scale, so I might need a little help with that.) I have been accepted into the New York State Math Honor Society and the New York State Science Honor Society. However, I have not taken the PSATs, ACT, nor the SAT. *I am going to take them next year.</p>
<p>I believe my strengths are in my extracurricular activities. I remember that Cadets attending the Military Academy are saying that West Point values leadership in few activities rather than a mass of activities with no leadership. I have been Class President since 8th Grade,and as of now, our class is on track for it's goals. I have been nominated to attend the Hugh O'Brien Leadership Seminar. I am a high ranked officer in Civil Air Patrol, an Air Force Auxiliary Program designed as a JROTC. Within Civil Air Patrol I have been the Cadet Commander (currently the deputy cadet commander) of the local squadron, Chairman of the advisory council. I am certified as a ground team search and rescue member. I am currently applying for the Squadron Commander for the state encampment. I am also on the Air Force Association's Cyperpatriot cyber defense competition for High Schoolers. I have 100+ hours of Volunteer Service to my name. (Student Government, Civil Air Patrol Color Guards, School).</p>
<p>In terms of sports, I have been a very athletic person. I am a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. I played on School Sports since 8th Grade. Such sports are Football, Wrestling, and Baseball. Football definitely is one of my strengths. I plan on working hard and going for a scholarship to play for West Point Football. I played Junior Varsity this year and was pulled up to Varsity. I was selected as one of the three "MVP" Players of the year. I also received a varsity letter for participating on the varsity team. I was on the JV Wrestling Team for one year but had to drop it due to requirements from the Science Research Program. I am currently in my JV Baseball Season. Dispite our JV teams do not have captains, I do act as a role model and put myself into a leadership role by helping out the coaches and taking responsibility. </p>
<p>I do have a lot of lesser extracurricular activities, but they're honestly of lesser significance to the application process for West Point.</p>
<p>Thank you for your time! I understand that was a lot to read and comprehend. If there is anything that I need to do to improve my chances, recommendations, or anything, please feel free to respond to this thread and help me out! And of course, if there is anything I need to clear up on, let me know. Anything would be appreciated!</p>
<p>Thanks! :-h </p>