<p>I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm really interested in attending West Point. I was wondering what life at West point is like for girls and what kind of classes I should take in high school as well as clubs and activities to participate in. Also what kind of physical training should I do to be better prepared?</p>
<p>Exactly what I want to know…</p>
<p>ok well i have pretty good grades. My unweighted average is a 94 and I attend a preparatory school so the classes are difficult. Next year I am in all honors, high-honors and AP classes and I play varsity lacrosse this year. So I was just wondering if there was anything else I should do that can really increase my chances?</p>
<p>i.e. like higher grades? and/or more sports?</p>
<p>What does a 94 equal on a 4.0 scale?</p>
<p>And I think they look for students who are exceptional/great at one or two sports, not so much average in many, so work hard at lacrosse, and another sport if you choose.</p>
<p>I was told that leadership positions in high school are also really important…in clubs, girl scouts, whatever.</p>
<p>(Would joining girl scouts improve chances anyway, if you got leadership positions?)</p>
<p>And still, I would like to know more on how to improve chances (as I’m sure collegekid would, because I’m CERTAINLY no expert 
)</p>
<p>bump</p>
<p>well next year I am starting two of my own clubs at school so could that count for leadership? and as for the average i think it is between a 3.8 and a 4.0 depending on the scale. I also do horseback riding outside of school if that helps at all.</p>
<p>do you know if there are any classes I should focus on or try to take?</p>
<p>SEveral comments, WE have a Firstie son, so i know some , not all.
- Sports - check take on leadership in your sport --whatever way that might be
- Grades- 94 sounds good, continue to work here
- Test scores- defintetly take the PSAT next fall… do well her, and start planning when/how to take sat/act… I would say plan on taking it in january next year for first time, then again as needed
- FIND your local MALO/MAAR… this are the ‘field force’ that should help you get in, or at least with the process…
- Open File Jr. year
- Attend the SLS- good not required
- LEADERSHIP —school positons woould be good,student council, club president
As stated above, I see it as depth of expereince not numbers… be a leader on LAx rather than a particpant in three sports for example.</p>
<p>IT IS A MARATHON NOT A SPRINT… work off the ‘boxes’ as you can
good luck</p>
<p>sorry for cross post</p>
<p>what is a cross post? sorry i am pretty new to this</p>
<p>i was typing my 1150 am post when you posted at 1141am … some of what I said in mine was outdated by your comments at 1141am…</p>
<p>In general ‘starting’ the clubs is good … two sounds like alot … I think one with devotion would be better … .what are the clubs you are going to start?</p>
<p>well one will be an in school club while the other is after. One is about mythology and the other is about literature and film. Also next year I will be business manager for the debate team as well as debating.</p>
<p>YOu asked for advice, so I will give it to you. dont feel compelled to take it but here goes… what I see is
Good Scholar-grades --check
Athlete (very important)- La Crosse - check … even better can you be a leader on this?
other leadership Debate Club Manager -check ----
Debate check
started literature and filme club-LEadership[ (check)
started mythology club ( this is starting to soudn odd and unfocused … do you really have time to really be good in all these</p>
<p>I think both for admissions and your sanity … you have too much on your plate … combine some or let someone else lead some … Between Debate-mythology-literature … overly heavy on this area</p>
<p>just consider</p>
<p>i think you are definitely right about being unfocused. i didn’t really think of that. I think i won’t do the mythology, it was more of an idea than an actual thing anyway. So i guess i should rewrite everything haha.</p>
<p>Ok next year
English- high honors
Precalculus- honors
Physics- honrs
Art History- AP
US II- Honors
Spanish III- honors</p>
<p>Sports
Lacrosse
I am also going to join winter track to better prep for lacrosse season</p>
<p>Clubs
Debate- business manager
Literature- co-leader
Model UN
Operation Smile
History Society (this meets during school)</p>
<p>maybe this is better presntation … but generally looks good, including model UN… big encouragement on SPORTS and grades… dont forget ACT/SAT … and … see if you can find your malo/maar … what area are you in ?? … or PM if you prefer</p>
<p>what is a malo/maar?</p>
<p>Military Academy Liason Officer / Military Academy Academic Advisor —i believe that technically a "malo’ is a current or retired army officer, whereas a maar is a civilian, in our area the terms are used somewhat interchanegbly …what state are you located in?</p>
<p>new jersey</p>
<p>Hmm… consider mine:
I’m a guy who attends a NYC populated public high school
I’m a junior right now and these are my classes:
AP Psychology
Spanish honors
AP English Language and composition
Precalculus honors
US History honors
Physics
Overall GPA right now? 92~93
1900 SATs</p>
<p>Extra Curricular:
School leaders program
School Honors program (ARISTA)
Varsity Volleyball team (expecting to become co-captain the following year)
I’m president of my church’s youth group, leader of my church’s praise team. I do the technicals such as amplifiers for my church and I also play guitar and drums for my church. And of course, I’m a pastor’s kid.
I got a recommendation from the chairman of the American Evangelical University, which is where my dad delivers lectures at.
I help organize and create activities such as bazaars, events, barbeques, picnics, retreats, camps, missionaries.
I volunteered at Korean Community Service (KCS) for the summer as a Teacher’s assistant.
I also volunteered at a hospital.</p>
<p>Any recommendations, suggestions, and comments would be appreciated!</p>
<p>I would suggest you work on improving your SAT score. Consider taking the ACT.</p>
<p>unfortunately APs are more for seniors than juniors. and im thinking of taking an SAT prep class. my scores were good but not where i want them to be. i show for horseback riding but west point only has a club, think it matters or not so much?</p>
<p>ok i took practice SATs/ACT</p>
<p>SAT: 1840
ACT: 27</p>
<p>is that ok or do i need to increase my scores a lot more?</p>