NASS Application

DS applied to NASS on January 3rd. His stats are:

English:
9(H): A
10(H): A
11(AP): B

Math:
Algebra: A
Geometry (H): A
Algebra 2 (H): A
Trigonometry (H): A
Precalculus (H): A
Calculus (AP-BC): A
Multivariable Calculus (H): A

Science:
Biology: A
Biology 2–Anatomy (H): A
Biology (AP): A
Chemistry: A
Physics (H): A

PSAT:
Math: 77
Reading: 66

Class rank: 1 out of 294

Sports:
No varsity sports
4th degree black belt in tae kwon do, instructor
2nd degree black belt in combat hapkido, instructor
Sporter and precision air rifle, on national champion sporter team last 2 years

Clubs/Activities:
Math Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Chinese Honor Society
coach for middle school Math Counts team
Volunteer for Greyt Expectations Greyhound rescue
Marching Band and Wind Ensemble
JV Scholastic Bowl team, co-captain 2010-2011
Varsity Scholastic Bowl team
Treasurer (2010)/President (2011) of 4H Patriot Shooting Club
Governor’s School Science Bowl Team

National Honor Society hasn't inducted for this year yet but I don't think he mentioned that. We're in an area that probably doesn't have many applicants selected because it's really competitive (Virginia, 1st Congressional District) so we're not optimistic but it didn't hurt to apply.
 
Did you ever over think something?

One of the questions on the NASS app asked how many varsity sports. I checked 1.

Now I keep thinking about it and wondering if it asked how many years did you play the sport- so I should have checked 3.

Anyone recall the exact wording of the question?
 
No, I think you were correct... I'm pretty sure it asked how many sports, not how many years.
 
SA2017 said:
Did you ever over think something?

One of the questions on the NASS app asked how many varsity sports. I checked 1.

Now I keep thinking about it and wondering if it asked how many years did you play the sport- so I should have checked 3.

Anyone recall the exact wording of the question?
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Last year, I left the entire remarks section blank.

That haunted me for a while. Worked out in the end, though.

The questions ask for the number of varsity sports you have participated in and the number of varsity letters you have earned. The application is still viewable on the website, if you want to check (just don't submit another one).
 
your DS did very well..... i have questions? How your DS get 4th degree Black belt and 2nd degree hapkido in age 16.....?
 
I don't know about the posters experience but it typically takes about 4-5 years to get a black belt in most traditional karate, tae kwon-do and aikido schools (this can vary quite a bit) and then several years between each subsequent black belt degree - so a 4th degree would typically require at least 10 years of regular training if not a lot longer. Also to rank in a different style and school would usual require a person to start over from scratch - at white belt - although the progress could be much faster. In most schools anything past 2nd degree is more an indication of involvement with the running of the school then martial skills. It is not unusual to see some schools give out a lot of belts and promotions to keep students happy:smile: - not saying this is the case here.
 
usmc2111 said:
your DS did very well..... i have questions? How your DS get 4th degree Black belt and 2nd degree hapkido in age 16.....?
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DS is just 15. He's been studying martial arts since he was 4. Each belt takes a different amount of time with more time required at each level. For example, in tae kwon do, he was required to wait at least one year after earning his 1st degree black belt before he could test for 2nd degree and then wait at least 2 and 3 years to test for the subsequent degree belts. I don't remember exactly how long it took to earn the 1st degree but it was several years. 4th degree is the highest he can earn until he turns 18 and then he has to wait 4 more years before he can test for 5th degree.

For the combat hapkido, he started from scratch at white belt several years ago. He has worked very hard to learn everything needed for each and seems to enjoy instructing all ages, except, sometimes, the very young white belts. I can certainly understand the difficulty of managing 10 or 12 four year olds! His dad is also an instructor and, from what I can tell, holds DS and his sister to a higher standard than the other students.
 
patesq said:
DS is just 15. He's been studying martial arts since he was 4. Each belt takes a different amount of time with more time required at each level. For example, in tae kwon do, he was required to wait at least one year after earning his 1st degree black belt before he could test for 2nd degree and then wait at least 2 and 3 years to test for the subsequent degree belts. I don't remember exactly how long it took to earn the 1st degree but it was several years. 4th degree is the highest he can earn until he turns 18 and then he has to wait 4 more years before he can test for 5th degree.

For the combat hapkido, he started from scratch at white belt several years ago. He has worked very hard to learn everything needed for each and seems to enjoy instructing all ages, except, sometimes, the very young white belts. I can certainly understand the difficulty of managing 10 or 12 four year olds! His dad is also an instructor and, from what I can tell, holds DS and his sister to a higher standard than the other students.
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Sounds like your DS has put in a lot of hard work and effort. It takes some real dedication and focus to achieve those levels. Good luck!
 
Tae Kwon Do

Patesq DS hope he will make to class of 2017…
Here is little info about TaeKwonDo
My DS Tae Kwon Do school don’t give out 2nd degree black belt (2 DAN) under 16., and World Tae Kwon Do Headquarters (Kukkiwon in Korea) Don’t give out 4th Degree (4DAN) under 21.., if under 16, they give up to “3 POOM” , not even 3 DAN….
3rd degree black belt to 4th degree black belt is like a "FULL BIRD CLONEL getting ONE STAR"

here is "World Tae Kwon Do Headquarters Kukiwon" Link.
http://www.kukkiwon.or.kr/main.action?method=mainPage
 
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