hamleton
5-Year Member
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- Jan 6, 2016
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Hey all, I hate to start a "whole new thread" on the same topic as nearly half of the other threads on this site, but I'm sitting on pins and needles hopefully awaiting an Offer of Admission. Below I have listed my qualifications. (Please note I do not mean to come across as bragging, I simply want to have an accurate representation of my application)
Academics:
My CFA scores were also superior to the "average scores," as I maxed out all events, excluding the 1-mile run (6:12 at altitude).
Scholastic Activities:
Awards and Honors:
Honor Societies/Teams:
Work:
Thank you for reading my lengthy message, I appreciate any and all advice/comments from Retirees, Active Duty, Current Cadets, and Applicants like myself. GO ARMY, SINK NAVY!
Academics:
- AP CLASSES: Lang (A), Lit (B), US History (A), Political Science(A), Calculus(C), Physics(A), Chemistry(A)
- I have always performed poorly at mathematics, but pursue the toughest classes available at my school.
- GPA (UNW): 3.78
- GPA (W): 4.14
- Class Rank: Top 5%
- ACT Composite: 30
- Mathematics: 27 (I know it should be a 28, but I just can't seem to get it there)
- Science: 31
- English: 31
- Reading: 31
- Writing: 8
- Cross Country, 2 years (interscholastic) (9 and 11)
- Crew (Rowing), 1 year (intramural) (10)
- Crew (Rowing), 1 year (interscholastic) (10)
- Soccer, 1 year (interscholastic) (12)
- Wrestling, 1 year (interscholastic) (12)
My CFA scores were also superior to the "average scores," as I maxed out all events, excluding the 1-mile run (6:12 at altitude).
Scholastic Activities:
- Speech and Debate Team (11 and 12)
- JROTC Cyberpatriot (11 and 12)
- JROTC Raider Team (11)
- Writer's Studio (11 and 12)
- Peer Tutoring (9, 10, 11, 12)
Awards and Honors:
- Boy Scouts of America Eagle Rank
- 2014 Virginia Rowing State Champions (10)
- JROTC “Cadet of the Year” Award (11)
- JROTC "Cadet of the Month" Award (11)
- JROTC “Military Order of the World Wars” Award (11)
- Catholic Charities (10)
- Buddies Club (Special Ed) (9 and 10)
- Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N) (9)
- Christian Youth Group (9 and 10)
- Boy Scouts of America (9, 10, 11, 12)
- Y.M.C.A. (12)
Honor Societies/Teams:
- National Honor Society (11 and 12)
- International Thespian Honor Society (9, 10, 11, 12)
- National Thespian Honor Society (11, 12)
- National Speech and Debate Honor Society (11, 12)
- Academic All State First Team (11, 12)
Work:
- I also work part-time as a cashier (20-25 hours per week) year round.
- Due to my father's service in the US Army (not a USMA Graduate), I "received" the Presidential Nomination.
- I received Congressman Lamborn's Congressional Nomination to USMA. (CO DIS 5)
- I am still waiting to hear back from Senators Gardner and Bennet. (CO)
- I have been contacted by my Regional Admissions Officer (Southwest) and told that in my district, out of over 130 candidates, I am 1 of 34 competitive applicants. He estimates that at least, but not many more than 10 of us will be offered admission.
Thank you for reading my lengthy message, I appreciate any and all advice/comments from Retirees, Active Duty, Current Cadets, and Applicants like myself. GO ARMY, SINK NAVY!