West Point/Naval Academy Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi all,
I am a current junior interested in attending one of these two service academies.

Unweighted GPA: 3.95
ACT: 33
Will take SAT II for Math 2 and Bio in June
Currently taking: AP Bio, AP Calc AB, and AP Euro
Will take next year: AP Physics, AP English, AP Calc BC, AP Spanish

Extracurriculars:
Varsity Boys’ Tennis (9-12, Captain 10-12, MVP 10,11 so far, League all star/state recognition)
Competitive out of school young men’s choir, sings at high-profile events and travels internationally (9-12, Section Leader 9-10)
Co-Leader of school social justice program that supports special needs youth – big time commitment (10-12, leader 11-12)
One of school’s 8 “House Leaders” that coordinate school events, keep school spirit alive, raise money,etc.
Tutor (11-12), Lead Humanities Tutor (12)

Summer: Paid Lifeguard/Tennis Instructor Job (9-12)
Volunteer at camp for children with special needs (9-12)
Will volunteer at an inner city tennis program for 2 weeks (11)

I understand that tennis is not the ideal physical and cooperative sport that admission officers will gravitate towards, but I hope that it’ll be OK with my leadership. I recognize that I am not in shape for the CFA right now but have begun a rigorous fitness schedule and think I should be fine.

Gender: Male
Race: Biracial – White and Asian (not sure if the latter is a hook at the service academies)

Am I on the right track? Do you guys have any advice?

2

Looks like you have a shot. Asian is a reverse hook everywhere.

3

Bump

4

You do know you have to get a referral from someone, such as a senator.

5

Yes I am aware of that and have begun the process of contacting my congressional representative.
Are there any other activities/leadership positions or anything else that I should pursue? Have you known people that have attended these service academies? What made them stand out?
Thanks for the help

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Since it is election season you might want to volunteer for one of the campaigns or with the office of your state senators/ local congressperson. If you have skills (like IT) beyond basic office work you can do it there to.