What Should I be doing?

[CollegeXC1993]

<p>I am a junior looking at West Point and I'm not sure exactly where I should start with the application process.</p>

<p>I submitted my name into the Student Archive as suggested, but received back a pamphlet that basically said, your too young to do anything, check back in a few months.</p>

<p>So I realize they are basically right, but I was still wondering what the process should be for applying (IK they have a large list ohow to apply on their website) What I am looking for is more of a straight forward list on what I should start doing and when to improve my chances of admission. Also, If anyone has any experience with congressional recommendations, I would be happy to hear. I'm really confused, like I am hearing all ab out interviews and everything but on all of my representatives websites it just talks about asking them for an application and submitting a form. Should I be doing something else? Also, I am interested in running cross country/track at West Point and I'm good enough to run for the team, but not good enough for the coach to really want me; should I still contact the coach to improve my chances of admission?</p>

[Ann]

<p>This site gives you much of what you need to know at this stage:
[USMA</a> Admissions: Start Young](<a href=“http://admissions.usma.edu/startyoung.cfm]USMA”>http://admissions.usma.edu/startyoung.cfm) </p>

<p>Look out for the application for the summer seminar link to open around mid December. I encourage you to apply. This will also open a file for you at West Point. The second step of the application only comes out around August of your senior year.</p>

<p>You do not need to worry about nominations until the end of your Junior year. Each congressman/senator has his/her own procedure on their website. You fill out an application packet and may be invited for an interview - it varies.</p>

<p>You can contact the coach but unless you are recruited this in itself will not improve your chances of admission.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>