What are my chances at USMA?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Military Academy - West Point
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<p>Hello all:</p>

<p>I will be a high school senior this upcoming school year, my top college choice is USMA, and I am hoping to get an idea of my chances at acceptance to West Point. My father is a graduate of the academy (class of '85) and he is currently serving on active duty as the PMS (professor of military science, lieutenant colonel) of a smaller military academy located in the midwest. The following is a list of my current credentials:</p>

<p>-currently have a presidential nomination; working on the vice presidential; senatorial; and congressional noms.
-attended the USMA Summer Leaders Seminar this past month</p>

<p>CFA RESULTS (taken at USMA during SLS):
-68 feet on basketball throw
-17 pull-ups
-8.5 sec. shuttle run
-75 pushups (max.)
-80 situps
-6:06 mile (usually a ~4:40 for me, but proved much tougher as last event)</p>

<p>ACADEMICS:
-class rank 2 of 343
-4.19 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
-three academic letters
-next year's courseload: AP English, AP German VI, AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Art History, JROTC, Government (sem. I), Economics (sem. II)
-30 ACT <em>taken twice</em>: best subscores: (31 English, 34 Math, 31 Reading, 31 Science, 10 out of 12 on optional writing portion)
-2090 SAT <em>taken once</em>: (600 Critical Reading, 720 Writing, 770 Math)
-96 on ASVAB
-112.5 on AMC 12, qualified for American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)</p>

<p>ATHLETICS:
-Soccer, three years, varsity letter, team captain
-Swimming, two years, two varsity letters,
-Track, three years, two varsity letters, two-time state qualifier
-Rifle Team, one year, varsity letter, top team "master shooter", first place standing in midwest competition</p>

<p>CLUBS/LEADERSHIP:
-Boy Scouts, since 2001, Eagle Scout, 4 Eagle Palms, senior patrol leader, troop guide, Brotherhood member of Order of Arrow, member of tribe of Mic-o-say
-Army JROTC, will be the Battalion Commander this upcoming year, high school battalion is an honor unit with distinction, served as Battalion Command Sergeant Major in eleventh grade, superior cadet, two-time cadet of the year, top academic cadet, commander of best-drilled platoon, best individual driller, attended summer camp
-National Honor society, two years, recently elected president
-German Club, two years, vice president for two years
-Scholars' Bowl, two years, two varsity letters, tournament coordinator, team placed third at state
-Math Club, two years, tournament coordinator, state qualifier (second place at state), regional qualifier, top school-wide scorer on AMC 12
-Science Club, founder/co-president, competed every year at science knowledge bowl tournament</p>

<p>Your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks</p>

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<p>lol search around these forums, look at the past "chances" threads, look at class profiles, look at the stats of those who were accepted, its all on here. You look good to me, but its not that hard to find the information you need on here without posting especially when you have stats like yours, they're easy to compare.</p>

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<p>t-bird,</p>

<p>As you search the chances threads on the service academy boards, you'll see that over and over again people will say that we aren't able to speak for Admissions. With that said, I think you have a marvelous profile with an excellent shot. Of course, my 2 cents isn't worth much, but seriously, your background is great. Good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress.</p>

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<p>from what i've read USMA and all service academies are looking for scholar, athelete, leaders and you fit that perfectly and since your father went there and with the nominations you have i'd say you have more than a pretty good shot.</p>

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<p>I think these "chances" post should say what state and congressional district thier from so I know if I have any competition. I wish I had those EC's, and I hope you're not from Colorado.</p>

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<p>The term "mental masturbation" comes to mind whenever I see one of the posts. However thats part of Army culture... Look at a Marine's uniform and look at a soldier's class A's. You can see someone's entire career on their uniform. Something I've always disliked about the Army.</p>