I suppose this can be answered by either current or former cadets in addition to those who have received a LOA. I just want to use this as a point of comparison. Thanks in advance!
Academics is only 60% of the WCS score. A high test score is of little help to a candidate with low Leadership and Fitness scores.
Also, the category, number, and location of nomination sources is a huge factor in determining what a competitive test score is.
Unpopular opinion: OP asked a pretty simple question and people do not have to say things like "knowing scores doesn't matter" or "knowing scores is useless because district, leadership, sports, etc matter too." These comments come off as unwelcoming and I can see it making people more weary of posting.
I'm sure OP already know that there are many different factors in receiving an acceptance, and yes, I know using the search bar is pretty simple, too. But let's keep in mind that a lot of these postings are generally from high school or early college kids, and they just want help.
Another unpopular opinion: Trying to treat these kids with such high expectations is useless too. These kids have potential, but the academies are there to develop them and refine them even more. I think people on these forums are too "harsh." Is it too hard to just answer simple questions?
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." --W.C.Unpopular opinion: OP asked a pretty simple question and people do not have to say things like "knowing scores doesn't matter" or "knowing scores is useless because district, leadership, sports, etc matter too." These comments come off as unwelcoming and I can see it making people more weary of posting.
I'm sure OP already knows that there are many different factors in receiving an acceptance, and yes, I know using the search bar is pretty simple, too. But let's keep in mind that a lot of these postings are generally from high school or early college kids, and they just want help.
Another unpopular opinion: Trying to treat these kids with such high expectations is useless too. These kids have potential, but the academies are there to develop them and refine them even more. I think people on these forums are too "harsh." Is it too hard to just answer simple questions?
You missed (or ignored) the point. OP was not "denounced" for asking a simple question, nor was he/she told to put in anything less than "max effort" at any time."Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." --W.C.
OP: Don't let other people denounce you for asking a simple question. Put in max effort to get that appointment.
Unnecessary to break into an argument.You missed (or ignored) the point. OP was not "denounced" for asking a simple question, nor was he/she told to put in anything less than "max effort" at any time.
As in your case, stating things like "1560 SAT, received LOA in mid-July. Ranked 1st in NJ" is not in any way helpful for 99% of the applicants on here as far as "what ACT score got someone into WP."
With so many variables it is just more of the same: a number, in a vacuum, without any context. You cannot "compare" that number to anything with so little information.
Harsh? Not at all.
True? Yes.