Recent content by jl2012

Well my guess is that about 95% of people from my school go on to college. Most go to local public or private colleges with a few going ivy. And fellow candidates, how far along are you in the application process? I feel so behind.

Hello everyone, I was just wondering how big of a factor class rank is in getting accepted to an academy? I'm ranked 7/28 (very small school) but my cumulative GPA is 3.952. I've only had 2 Bs in high school but those pushed me back a far ways. Thanks.

Well I got the tour and was able to speak to a Major O'hern which was very helpful. Thanks everyone.

Thanks for the info everyone. So for a summer admissions briefing how far ahead of time do you need to schedule? I'm only in New York for 4 more days. Thanks.

Ok so to schedule a tour how many days in advance should I register? And what exactly is that admissions briefing?

I'm taking a trip with the family to NYC this sunday July 17. How could we schedule a tour of the West Point campus? Thanks

Thanks for the replies. Well I go to a high school with about 75 students haha with a guidance counselor who only works 1 day a week and who when in april I asked him about applying for academies said I was to far behind. That's why I am applying so late because I basically gave up but now...

Hello I have a question about applying for an academy. I'm not sure how to get my transcipt right now. I e-mailed my schools secretary but turns out she won't be back till school starts so I don't know how to get it. So when I'm doing my preliminary application do I just take my best guess at...

Thanks for the replies. What about having a part time job at a restaurant? Do I put that on it? And does working on a farm count as a job possibly?

For the special remarks section, I was wondering if I should put down some things I've won showing animals at local fairs like Grand Champion. It says its for sports things so I didn't know if this would count. Thanks

Hey, I've been looking through forums a while but decided to finally make an account because of some questions about applying to the USMA and USNA. I will be a senior in the fall and am hoping to get into West Point or maybe Annapolis.