R.Martin95
5-Year Member
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- Aug 10, 2012
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Hey, guys, I'm one of the 2000+ qualified candidates sitting anxiously on her hands until February 26th, hoping to recieve a BFE from the gods of the admission boards. Despite working ever day for an appointment for over a decade, I understand there is still a (very good) possibility that I might not make the cut, competing against thousands of very qualified applicants. If I am not accepted to West Point for the class of 2017, I plan to attend college (anywhere from Community college to Cornell, I'll figure that out in the very near future) and reapply next year.
My question is how can I best improve my file in the 12 month rest period I might be handed. I have very strong academics (2200 SATs, top 5% of a highly competetive class), but my leadership potential and athletic involvement (2 years crew, 4 years martial arts, scouting, NHS, a meager handful of leadership titles, part-time job) is much weaker. I'm willing to throw myself head-first into any activity that might improve my chances within the next eight months before the next go-round. I really can't think of anything that I could work for to show my commitment to self-improvement and self-correction, especially with the transition to college looming in the near-future.
Thanks so much in advanced! Happy New Year
My question is how can I best improve my file in the 12 month rest period I might be handed. I have very strong academics (2200 SATs, top 5% of a highly competetive class), but my leadership potential and athletic involvement (2 years crew, 4 years martial arts, scouting, NHS, a meager handful of leadership titles, part-time job) is much weaker. I'm willing to throw myself head-first into any activity that might improve my chances within the next eight months before the next go-round. I really can't think of anything that I could work for to show my commitment to self-improvement and self-correction, especially with the transition to college looming in the near-future.
Thanks so much in advanced! Happy New Year