ProspectiveCandidate12
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- Jul 7, 2015
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Hello all!
I would just like to start off by saying I am extremely appreciative for the advice I have gotten on this forum so far. Unlike most applicants, I really don't have a preference as to which branch in the military in which I would like to commission. I know most people will start by saying that I need to have a preference, but I really don't have one. As cliche as it sounds, my dream is to serve my country as a military officer. I would be extremely honored and lucky to do so. Asking knowing I will probably receive some negative feedback, which academy is the easiest to get into? I would much prefer an academy experience over having an ROTC scholarship. Please refrain from unhelpful comments.
I know that, even though it doesn't require nominations, the USCGA is still very hard to get into, since anyone can apply. I also understand that getting a nomination to any academy will be very hard. I feel that looking at acceptance rates alone won't yield the answer to my question, as many different types of people apply to different academies. I know that determining if a candidate is good enough to receive an appointment is a very intense and dense job. Students at my school have a very high acceptance rate to the USAFA in particular, and the average GPA is much lower (3.7W vs 4.1W at other academies). I am not quite sure if that is a coincidence or that the USAFA cares less about GPA and more about test scores/leadership/etc. Once again I very excited to begin the application process, and I am thank everyone here for the advice you all have given!
Thanks again,
ProspectiveCandidate12
I would just like to start off by saying I am extremely appreciative for the advice I have gotten on this forum so far. Unlike most applicants, I really don't have a preference as to which branch in the military in which I would like to commission. I know most people will start by saying that I need to have a preference, but I really don't have one. As cliche as it sounds, my dream is to serve my country as a military officer. I would be extremely honored and lucky to do so. Asking knowing I will probably receive some negative feedback, which academy is the easiest to get into? I would much prefer an academy experience over having an ROTC scholarship. Please refrain from unhelpful comments.
I know that, even though it doesn't require nominations, the USCGA is still very hard to get into, since anyone can apply. I also understand that getting a nomination to any academy will be very hard. I feel that looking at acceptance rates alone won't yield the answer to my question, as many different types of people apply to different academies. I know that determining if a candidate is good enough to receive an appointment is a very intense and dense job. Students at my school have a very high acceptance rate to the USAFA in particular, and the average GPA is much lower (3.7W vs 4.1W at other academies). I am not quite sure if that is a coincidence or that the USAFA cares less about GPA and more about test scores/leadership/etc. Once again I very excited to begin the application process, and I am thank everyone here for the advice you all have given!
Thanks again,
ProspectiveCandidate12