So I've been working toward applying for the Naval Academy since I was in 7th grade. I'm also applying to USAFA and some other colleges as back ups. USAFA summer seminar apps just started and are making me even more nervous about whether I'll get in or not.
Last year I had a 4.2 weighted and 3.8 unweighted GPA but this year (my junior year) has been a lot more difficult. Right now I have a 2.8.
AP Physics- Mechanics: C, AP Calculus AB: C, AP Literature: A, IB Spanish (4th year of Spanish): B, AP U.S History: B.
I'm a Varsity cheerleader and am involved in numerous charity and philanthropic activities. I volunteer at Camp Pendleton for returning soldiers or for families with deployed loved ones. I am the founder and president of the first military related club at my school Students For Soldiers which organizes community service opportunities to support the military and offers information for students who are interested in pursuing a military career.
I'm worried that my grades are really hurting my competitiveness. I just feel like I'm not as special as other students who are applying. I want this more than anything and I'm starting to get disheartened (but I won't stop trying!). I'm working very hard in all of my classes and my grades haven't been improving (they're just so difficult especially with such a busy schedule). Any tips or comments, questions, anything are more than welcome. Thanks!
Katherine
Last year I had a 4.2 weighted and 3.8 unweighted GPA but this year (my junior year) has been a lot more difficult. Right now I have a 2.8.
AP Physics- Mechanics: C, AP Calculus AB: C, AP Literature: A, IB Spanish (4th year of Spanish): B, AP U.S History: B.
I'm a Varsity cheerleader and am involved in numerous charity and philanthropic activities. I volunteer at Camp Pendleton for returning soldiers or for families with deployed loved ones. I am the founder and president of the first military related club at my school Students For Soldiers which organizes community service opportunities to support the military and offers information for students who are interested in pursuing a military career.
I'm worried that my grades are really hurting my competitiveness. I just feel like I'm not as special as other students who are applying. I want this more than anything and I'm starting to get disheartened (but I won't stop trying!). I'm working very hard in all of my classes and my grades haven't been improving (they're just so difficult especially with such a busy schedule). Any tips or comments, questions, anything are more than welcome. Thanks!
Katherine