USNA Enlisted Chances.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>I'm really sorry for posting once in the "Chances" Discussion Board, but someone suggested that I post this here since it might get a little more play time. </p>

<p>I'm going in through the Enlisted Ranks, hoping to either graduate Power School and apply, or apply during Power School. </p>

<p>I realize that once in the Navy, much of this won't matter anymore, and they will focus on my ability in the Navy. </p>

<p>Oh yeah! Also, could you offer me some insight on some routes I might want to take in Boot Camp/A School/Nuke School to ensure that I'm very competitive for the Academy? How about NAPS? I greatly appriciate it. So with that said, what are my chances?</p>

<p>-Hispanic
-Relatively Poor
-First Generation Highschool/College Student
-ASVAB: 91
-SAT CR: 640 Math: 540 Total: 1180
-2006 NROTC SCHOLARSHIP Winner</p>

<p>School Positions/Clubs</p>

<p>• Captain/Founder of Elizabeth High School Debate Team
• Treasurer of the National Honor Society
• Appointed as City Engineer for City Government
• Student Government Elections Supervisor
• Captain of EHS Model United Nations Teams
• Vice President Chess Club
• President of Book Club
• Member of History Club
• Senior member of Key Club
• Secretary of Physics Club
• Student Advisor of Political Science Club
• Student Advisor of Psychology Club
• Secretary of Science Club
• Homeroom Class Representative (4 years)</p>

<p>Classes</p>

<p>• College: New Jersey Inst. Of Technology: Calculus
• Advanced Placement Calculus AB
• Advanced Placement Biology
• Advanced Placement English Literature
• Advanced Placement American History
• Honors Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2
• Honors English 1, English 2, English 3
• Honors Advanced Science, Biology
• Chemistry /w Lab, Physics /w lab
• American Legal Systems, Psychology</p>

<p>Community Service</p>

<p>• Trinitas Hospital: Volunteered 200+ hours on Security/Reception
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: City Ambassador
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: MS Walk Volunteer
• American Cancer Association: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Volunteer
• American Cancer Association: Captain of Elizabeth High School’s Relay for Life Team
• American Lung Association: Breathe Easy Walk For Life Volunteer
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Light the Night Walk Volunteer Leader
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jersey City: Walk-a-Thon 2005 Event Volunteer
• National Nicodemus Wilderness Project: Apprentice Ecologist, cleaned up parks.
• City Hall: Volunteered and performed with MCJROTC on Veterans Day
• City Hall: Volunteered and performed with MCJROTC on Pearl Harbor Day
• City Hall: Earth Day Volunteer
• Elizabeth Police Dept: Police Explorers Cadet
• Elizabeth Navy Recruiting Office: Chief Petty Officer of Recruits</p>

<p>Awards</p>

<p>• Superintendent’s Scholar Awardee
• Principal’s Scholar Awardee
• Nominated for the All-American Math Award by the United States Achievement Academy
• Nominated for a 2006 NROTC Scholarship by the United States Navy
• Nominated to represent the state of New Jersey at the National Student Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.
• Nominated to represent Elizabeth High School at the National Youth Leadership Forums on Defense in Washington D.C.
• Nominated to represent Elizabeth High School at the annual New Jersey State Debate Tournament
• Nominated to represent the New Jersey/New York/Delaware district in the National Forensics League annual National qualifier tournament
• 2nd Place Overall at Hanover, NJ for Public Forum Debate
• 5th Place Overall at Freehold, NJ for Public Forum Debate
• 3rd Place Overall for Security Council at Model United Nations Tournament
• Awarded Degree of Honor by the National Forensics League for excellence in debate
• 2005 Navy Delayed Entry Program Olympics Overall 1st Place</p>

<p>Sports: High School</p>

<p>• Tennis
• Wrestling</p>

<p>League Sports (earlier):</p>

<p>• North Elizabeth Youth Baseball Leauge
• Played for the All Star Team 3 Times Consecutively
• Played for the Traveling All Star Team 2 Times Consecutively
• Won District Championship, State Championships in Baseball
• Won All Star Award for NEYBL
• Nominated for League MVP</p>

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<p>One thing I don't get: With a record like that, why go enlisted first? :confused:</p>

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<p>That's true. That's an outstanding record. I'm sure USNA wouldn't have any hesitation in offering you an appointment. For you to go enlisted first would not necessarily throw all that away, but it wouldn't weigh as much. You really should consider the Academy and what they have to offer right from the start!</p>

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<p>What worries me is that you may have to spend a year or two in the fleet before they let you go USNA.</p>

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<p>It's the SAT's.</p>

<p>They are low for a straight into USNA appointment.
I didn't want to get rejected right off the bat that's all..you spend so much time doing things and they won't even look at your file because your scores aren't too good. But I realize now that, it was my mistake. Can I still apply during boot camp? Or before Nuke School?</p>

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<p>I don't know. Not during boot camp would be my guess.</p>

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<p>You can apply whenever you want. It's just a matter of if you'll be picked up or not. But you obviously won't be accepted halfway through the year. All the same application rules still apply.</p>

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<p>Honestly, how could you possibly be harmed by at least trying to apply? If nothing else, they tell you no. I'm sure if the SAT scores is the only thing that is harming you, they may be able to look at the rest of your record and at least toss you into NAPS.</p>

<p>You should at least try it out. Also, try to take the SATs again for a better score???</p>