Usna: On the right track?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>Hello, I am a highschool junior who has a strong desire to attend the Naval Academy. I was just wondering if I am on the right track for securing a LOA. </p>

<p>-I attend college a prep school which is considered compeitive in my area
-I would rank myself in the top 30 in a class of about 210 students
-My GPA is 4.0 (our school does not give weighted GPA's and a 96 or above average is considered a 4.0)
-I take several AP and honors courses, including A.P Pre-calculus, Honors english, and A.P Human Geography. ( I am hoping to take Honors Calculus, AP European History, AP English, and Honors German in my senior year)
-My first SAT scores were 650 CR, 580 Math, and 590 Writing, but I am hoping to bring them up to 700 CR, 660 Math, and 660 Writing by the the time I apply
-I have two years of Latin and two years of German as well
-I have been captain of my high school wrestling team sophomore year, this year, and most likely my senior year as well
-I also run cross country and track
- I am treasurer of my school's math club, and am a member of german club
- I volunteer with the school to help at a local church once a month to help feed the homeless in my city
- I also will be going on a service trip at the end of junior year to washington dc for a week
- I am confident i can secure a nomination from my local senator because i have good interviewing skills and he is also an alumni of my school (can't hurt my chances at all I suppose)</p>

<p>I am hoping tp get a good picture of where I stand in regards to other applicants because I feel as though competition is very tough. I know i may not have perfect SAT scores, take all AP courses, be number 1 in my class, or be a state champion wrestler, but I can't see myself anywhere else besides at USNA and my desire to get in has been driving my highschool career. Thanks for all the help.
-Pat</p>

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<p>Short answers:

  1. Yep, you’re on the right track. Keep running, read these threads. Get Sue Ross’s book “The Naval Academy Candidate Book,” and follow the prescribed course.</p>

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<li>Absent being deemed a diversity and/or priority need of the Navy, you’d not appear to be an LOA candidate. But these are merely letters of encouragement and preliminary promises pending actions prescribed. Do not set your sights on LOAs. That is not the objective, and very few of these are issued. Work at garnering an appointment. </li>
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<p>Good luck. Yours is a most worthy calling.</p>

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<p>Keep pushing. Looks good so far.</p>

<p>Impress your current Math and English teachers with your hard work and dedication as they’ll be writing your mandatory recommendations.</p>

<p>Sign up for NASS as soon as applications open in the winter.</p>

<p>Really study for the SAT - try the ACT. Your current scores and your GPA do not match so my guess is they’ll take a magnifying glass to your application. </p>

<p>There’s no sure way to guarantee getting in but there is a sure to not get in: don’t apply.</p>