Out of curiosity, what are my chances?

[wolfeer]

I can no longer afford school, so I was thinking about applying for transfer to USNA. (Yes, I understand I will still stay there for 4 years regardless.)

I am a 20 year old current undergraduate at a small-er liberal arts university.
Caucasian
male

Currently a Chemistry Major. GPA: 3.69

I've taken numerous college sciences classes

2 semesters of Principles of Biology I & II + Labs ("A" in all 4 course)
2 semesters of Principles of Chemistry I & II + Labs ("A-" average for 3 all 4)
Microbiology + Lab ("A")
2 semesters of Anatomy and Physiology + Labs ("A-" average)
2 semesters of Organic Chemistry + Labs ("A-" average..thank God haha)
2 semesters of Principles of Physics + Labs ("A-" average)

I have also taken many High School science classes
AP Physics A
Ecology
Physiology
Health Technologies

High School GPA
3.80

SAT Scores
700 Reading
600 Math

Athletics
Ran cross country for 2 years in high school, 2 letters
Ran track for 3 years in high school, 2 letters
Ran cross country for 1 year in college
3 time marathon finisher
(3:46:00, 3:19:00, 3:09:00)
Distance cyclist

Extracurriculars
Volunteer a lot (weekly for 2 years) at an bilingual Spanish-English organization helping Latin American children assimilate in public schools.
Vice President of the environmental club at my college


What do you guys think?

 

[Memphis9489]

You look competitive to me! Your math SAT scores could be a little higher, but they're OK.

I word of caution before you start the application process: Don't focus on the fact that the Naval Academy provides a FREE* education. There has to be a part of you that is genuinely interested in becoming a Naval officer and serving your country.

* Actually, it's more than FREE. They pay you to attend.

 

[JettAirliner]

There has to be a part of you that is genuinely interested in becoming a Naval officer and serving your country.

Aye, for five years. You might as well get started on the application. And you'd probably better get to it quick - I believe first admissions board deadline is September, right?

 

[pezska]

BGO told DD 8/26 for first scheduled meeting of the Admissions Board

 

[Whistle Pig]

I'm concerned about what you've shared. As Memphis notes, unless you are a diversity target, your math is minimal, low most would say. And fueling my concern about your candidacy is your total absence of any reported math. How have you done in calculus?

And where is your MOC district?

Have you explored transferring to a public institution w/ ROTC scholarship possibilities?

While many disagree, yours is a classic case for USNA providing at least careful scrutiny of cases like yours. At best, and to my knowledge, there is no policy to prevent your pursuing this.

No offense, but you've been honest and clear as to your primary motivation. You get A for honesty. And I'm being honest and clear about my opinions about your potential, your motivation, and USNA's posture and policies re: yours and situations similar. Many can and do relate to your financial situation. As a taxpayer watching retirement, SS and other assets and resources falling away, the extraordinary cost of funds, time, and opportunities potentially lost to others guide my own thinking relative to your question.