http://www.usna.edu/admissions/USNA 2014 Class Portrait.pdf
(Apologies if this has already been posted. I just came across it this morning.)
(Apologies if this has already been posted. I just came across it this morning.)
Much better than the opposite (high to low) which would be a killer. But not as good as consistently high. If the remainder of his package is strong, the negativity of the first two years on his WPM may be minimalized and he may get a shot. Unless there were extenuating circumstances beyond his control, no need to contact Admissions (and then, it might be worked into the essay. One of the specific taskings of the Board is to evaluate trends. Each and every member and then collectively they will analyze his transcript with a fine tooth comb. Trends and the anticipated ramifications of those trends on subsequent Academy academics will be analyzed. Math and science will be particulary scrutinized.Can anyone discuss the importance of cumulative (4 year) gpa and rankings vs. junior year? My son blew off 9th and 10th grade, then grew up. In junior year he got all As, made honor roll every semester, and is now a senior taking all ap or honors classes and doing well. So his junior year gpa and ranking are stellar, but the cumulative is grim (2.68 and 49th, respectively). His teachers, counselor, and BGO have all written glowing reports remarking on the turnaround; his SATs are well above USNA norms, he's captain of two varsity teams, he did well at NASS. But, based on close reading of 2014 profile, he doesn't stand a chance. Any advice?
And best ignored.dpt135, there is @ least one poster here who sees ethnic bias in every issue related to USNA admissions. The "2 admissions program" is intended to mean that ethnic minorities are favored, and less qualified.
Class of 2014: 17,417 applicants, 1,245 accepts
in the class of 2104 profile:
the number of 1,245 mids which include 390 from NAPS, NA Nuclear program, NA Foundation program, student from other colleges, and 34 from enlisted navy/marine, there fore the number freshly from high school is 1245-390-34 =821.
Divide the number of mid 821 to the number of applicants 17417-424=16993 we have something like 4.81%.
If we believe on this number then USNA has the lowest acceptance rate in the nation.
Are you trying to depress us us all?
Alumni kids down 12%
So much for meritocracy.