I recieved the dreaded thin letter yesterday, but I'm not giving up that easy. I noticed that around 66 (5% of the class) people from the class of 2010 and 81 from the class of 2009 made it into the Academy from post-secondary sources (non-NAPS or foundation), and I was wondering how common is this (number of applicants) and what would be my chances for taking this route (do my chances go dramatically up, or just slightly).
The main reason for me making this decision (whether or not to pursue USNA) is based on the fact that I already have an appt to West Point. So if I decide to pursue USNA I would have to decline West Point and go to Virginia Tech NROTC (which I already have the scholarship for), something I don't have a problem with if I at least have a fair chance at USNA.
Thanks, I've listed a copy of my stats below just as a reference.
Leadership:
Eagle Scout
Senior Patrol Leader (Previously Jr. Asst Scoutmaster, Instructor, etc.)
Academics:
1420 SAT (700 Reading, 720 Math)
3.478 GPA
Classes taking Senior year: IB 20th Century Topics, IB English 2, IB Physics 2 Higher Level (opposed to Standard), AP Calculus, IB Economics, Pre-Engineering, Weight Training
Junior Year: IB History of the Americas, IB English 1, IB Physics 1, Trigonometry/Math Analysis, Architecture, Web Design, Weight Training
Sophmore: IB/AP Government, Pre-IB English 10, IB Chemistry, Algebra 2, Basic Technical Design, Latin III
Freshmen: Pre-IB World History, Pre-IB English 9, Pre-IB Biology, Geometry, Latin II
8th Grade: Algebra 1, Latin I
*IB is similiar to AP or Honors courses
School located in Northern Virginia, Fairfax
School doesn't rank students
Sports:
School Cross Country 4 yrs, Lettered Senior year
School Indoor Track 2 yrs, Lettered Senior year
School Outdoor Track 4 yrs, expect to letter Senior year
League Swimming 4 yrs
Tae Kwon Do 4 yrs - Black Belt
Outcome from Class of 2011 Attempt:
Entire App Submitted (September)
Presidential Nomination (September)
Scholastically Qualified (November)
Recieved Nomination from Congressman Tom Davis, VA 11th (December)
Thin-Lettered (Friday the 13th)
The main reason for me making this decision (whether or not to pursue USNA) is based on the fact that I already have an appt to West Point. So if I decide to pursue USNA I would have to decline West Point and go to Virginia Tech NROTC (which I already have the scholarship for), something I don't have a problem with if I at least have a fair chance at USNA.
Thanks, I've listed a copy of my stats below just as a reference.
Leadership:
Eagle Scout
Senior Patrol Leader (Previously Jr. Asst Scoutmaster, Instructor, etc.)
Academics:
1420 SAT (700 Reading, 720 Math)
3.478 GPA
Classes taking Senior year: IB 20th Century Topics, IB English 2, IB Physics 2 Higher Level (opposed to Standard), AP Calculus, IB Economics, Pre-Engineering, Weight Training
Junior Year: IB History of the Americas, IB English 1, IB Physics 1, Trigonometry/Math Analysis, Architecture, Web Design, Weight Training
Sophmore: IB/AP Government, Pre-IB English 10, IB Chemistry, Algebra 2, Basic Technical Design, Latin III
Freshmen: Pre-IB World History, Pre-IB English 9, Pre-IB Biology, Geometry, Latin II
8th Grade: Algebra 1, Latin I
*IB is similiar to AP or Honors courses
School located in Northern Virginia, Fairfax
School doesn't rank students
Sports:
School Cross Country 4 yrs, Lettered Senior year
School Indoor Track 2 yrs, Lettered Senior year
School Outdoor Track 4 yrs, expect to letter Senior year
League Swimming 4 yrs
Tae Kwon Do 4 yrs - Black Belt
Outcome from Class of 2011 Attempt:
Entire App Submitted (September)
Presidential Nomination (September)
Scholastically Qualified (November)
Recieved Nomination from Congressman Tom Davis, VA 11th (December)
Thin-Lettered (Friday the 13th)
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