<p>I know its a long shot, but what are my chances at West Point.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.8 (unweighted), 4.1 (weighted)
SAT: M-610 CR-600 W-620
ACT: 28</p>
<p>Courseload: All honors and AP
ECs:
Baseball
Golf
Church Teen Group
Project Mexico (Habitat for Humanity)
Academic Showdown League
History Club
National Guard (as a Senior)</p>
<p>Recommendations: no problem</p>
<p>You have a good chance, since your numbers are right at the mid-point of acceptees. It also depends upon your physical condition. West Point stresses fitness of the body as well as the mind. The other thing you need, and that I don't see on this list, is leadership--did you lead any teams? any clubs? any volunteer efforts?</p>
<p>Don't forget you will need a Congressional (member of the Senate or House of Representatives) recommendation--so when you say you have these lined up, make sure you get that one lined up right away.</p>
<p>Also ethics is being stressed more and more at West Point in light of the prisoner abuse situation that occured in Iraq. You need to show that your ethics and value-system is already well-established since they want people with high values and strong leadership skills.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>You could get into WP with a 1210 SAT? w0w. News to me.</p>
<p>there is no way with those stats you will be accepted, one of my friends 33 ACT, NHS President, Valedictorian, like 6 varsity sports, 4.0 UW and 4.8 W didn't get in.</p>
<p>Getting in is not about good grades. It's about stamina. The application process is not for those with a weak stomach. If you truely want to attend, and don't get in on your first try, you might be offered the opportunity to attend the prep school. We know several guys (who are officers now, or out)who went the prep school route. It actually makes for a better pleb year experience, as you will have matured much that year. Also, you list the guard. Are you eligible for a service-related nomination? Call admissions and ask. My only concern for you is that it might be late in the game for class of 2011. Once again, call and ask. Follow the prompt on the phone and ask to speak with the admissions officer from your region. Also find out who your local rep is - usually an alum who volunteers to help people just like you.</p>
<p>For the guy with the genius friend who didn't get in, I can only wonder if he didn't do everything possible to try. He is way above the mid. point. My son has similar stats and is in. Just takes perseverence. Also attending SLS helps 100%.</p>