<p>I am almost 17 (Turning 17 this Christmas), and am interested in applying to West Point. I am in the top 10% at a competitive school, maintaining all As until a B this year. I am an Eagle Scout and have gone to Philmont, Northern Tier, and Scuba- serving as SPL, ASPL, and PL (4 times) of my Troop. I am the Business Director of our solar car team, and will likely be the team manager next year. I am going through the process of becoming an Aerospace Scholar and am in a STEM Academy. Also, I got a 204 on my PSAT. I feel I have the leadership and grades necessary for West Point, however I am not in a varsity sport. I went to the high-adventure scout camps listed above and am in the marching band (not hard, I know). However, I maintain a high level of athleticism by running and lifting weights on a regular basis. Would not being in a sport keep me from getting in? If so, would picking up martial arts outside of school help at this point? And, off topic, if I attend the SLS program, would they be able to interview me while I am there? Thanks for the help in advance!</p>
<p>You seem like a solid candidate… but make sure u join varsity teams ASAPPP!!! wrestling, track, voleyball, lax, and football… and MAKE sure you apply for you congressional recommendation!!!</p>
<p>iknoors2, I know being in a varsity sport would help a ton (90% of West Point people are), but joining and being on a varsity for the first time senior year just doesn’t happen at my highschool. Is the varsity team necessary, or could I get by without sports, as I am now? If I need a sport, would martial arts/boxing for a while help? There is a gym in town I could start going to for that</p>
<p>Hey man just try to get on a varsity team, if you can itll be awesome,i would say 98% of the cadets at W.P were on Varsity teams. I think it is necessary but not sure… I have a friend whose a plebe at W.P he was the captain of Indoor track and lacrosse. Even try to get on Jv if anything… remeber wp like contact team sports such as lacrosse and football both of which my school DOnt HAVE!! :(… I would see if i could joiin local Football team or lacrosse or rugby, anything dude, good luck</p>