What might the board take into consideration?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>Well, first off I might want to give a short intro to my life and studies. I am at 21 y/o living in a very small community in FL's CD 04, same as NAS Mayport, and was lucky to earn a Congressional Nomination from Ander Crenshaw. I studied at the local high school where I graduated in '09 in the top 20% along with a 3.6ish GPA, there were under 100 students in my class and my school is lacking in its educational potential (we didn't even have precalc). Might be good to mention my SAT's and ACT's are poor (1130 range), but I am truly one of those people who simply unable to ace those types of tests. Was somewhat involved in varsity sports like tennis and weightlifting and some EC's like BETA, academic team, band (Orch/Marching), student gov, and other various things, few with notable positions. Volunteered frequently at the local library and in the JFOL group (held VP a couple years) and was very involved in my church with youth, missions, and essentially anything they needed. After graduation I went to study at the local CC as well as signing up for a 27-30 hour a week job at a community bank. Little to say I had a full schedule with a full course load and then going in to work, my grades began to show the stress (now at a 3.0ish GPA). Successfully earned my Associates Degree awhile back and decided embark on the path to the NA, have been working my tail off since to redeem my grades. My reputation as being well founded morally would be an understatement if you asked anyone around here and I am a very hard worker when I am set on a path, both which I believe came through well during my BGO interview. Though in my college career I believe more than once I may have taken an volley to the foot, which leads me to ask a rather complex question to those who might have insight.</p>

<p>How much does the admissions board take into consideration with the applicants? I understand that geological demographics and the multiple facets of the person's neatly listed life are looked at, but what about other variables? For example with myself, my work schedule coupled with college courses. I guess my question would more the less be, is it the basic level that they take into consideration or is there more depth into each applicants case?</p>

<p>Regardless, I would just like to say thank you to the many people involved with this board, I have been able to rely on the discussions to help bring me through this long process. Let alone I am thankful to have been able to be one of the very lucky candidates who are fully qualified and have a nomination, more so since I am in a very competetive district. Now just hoping for the opportunity to proceed to the dream I thought that I would never have a chance at. GO NAVY BEAT ARMY!</p>

<p>BTW, please ignore any spelling or grammatical errors, it is very hard to type on an iPhone. :)</p>

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<p>You sound to be a fine young man who is bound to find your way. Congrats on your nom and 3Q status. </p>

<p>Generally, in non-traditional cases like yours, it seems USNA admissions considers and “counts” things such as maturity and work experience. That noted, often, in the absence of some particular characteristic(s) USNA may be looking for, and relatively few spots filled by candidates with your profile of an assoc degree, older, etc., well the competition can be and usually is very stiff. And one of the things they look very carefully at among less competitive HS records is knocking the post-HS outta the park. </p>

<p>Can you be more specific in your question(s)?</p>

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<p>Thank you, I don’t take it lightly to have that 3 Q’d w/ nom status, seeing as my competition getting into this rung are simply the most amazing young people you could ever meet.</p>

<p>Sorry about jumbling up the question, but I believe you were able to answer it in the ,“in non-traditional cases like yours, it seems USNA admissions considers and “counts” things such as maturity and work experience”.</p>

<p>Knowing that, like you’ve mentioned, the college level competition can be and is much stiffer. It concerns me that as far as academics go I’ve done ok, but not out of the park. However, in my work place and several personal responsibilities I’ve shown in the essay and interview, I’ve knocked that ball out to the moon. As it is right now the common understanding between my father and I at this point is that my saving grace might come from that work experience or the using of my wages to lessen the financial burden on my family, but my less than exceptional grades could just as easily sink the ship.</p>

<p>These things can certainly poke at one’s sanity.</p>

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<p>They certainly take work experience into consideration, especially if you were helping to support your family. </p>

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<p>Yep, this time between now and the BFE/TWE is known as “Hurry up and wait” as you want answers but can’t get them yet.</p>

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<p>In case anyone was wondering what has happened since this post went silent, I unfortunately recieved a TWE Feb 20. All of the sad events following occured and things went back to normal. Time passed and I heard back from one of my Plan B’s, turns out I was accepted at none other than The Citadel. So maybe not the happiest turn of events, but I am plenty excited with my next best option. In the end it will always be Go Navy!</p>