The new SAT scores just came in so I figured it was the high time for me to post this. I hope this thread will not only provide an indication on how I can improve my profile but also, through the responses provided, help others as well.
I'm a high school junior (incoming class of 2016) seeking appointment to a Service Academy. Although my profile is not the strongest, I am trying to find ways to improve it. Any help/critique would be fantastic.
ACADEMIC
-3.75 GPA (unweighted)
-Class Rank: 133/560
-SAT scores: 640 CR, 640 M, 730 W
-AP Courses: World History (B); U.S. History (A); Human Geography (A)
***My school offers about 15 AP courses
-Various academic awards
-Core class averages: Algebra I-II (A, A); Geometry (A); Chemistry (A); Physics (A); Biology (Honors - B); Eng I-II-III (B, A, A); World Geography (Honors - B); Health (B); Debate (A); Speech (A); JROTC I-II-III (A, A, A); Art I (A); Business Information Management (A); Spanish I (A); Spanish II (B)
-Next Year: AP Economics; AP Government; AP Psychology; AP Environmental Science; Pre-Calculus; Eng IV; JROTC IV; Off-campus
EXTRA CURRICULAR
-Eagle Scout (3 palms)
>>>Positions held since 10th grade: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; Intructor; Troop guide
-JROTC unit Commanding Officer (100+ Cadets)
>>>Positions held since 10th grade: Guide; Air Rifle team cmdr; Academic team cmdr; Platoon cmdr
-JROTC Quiz Bowl team Captain
>>>2nd place finish out of 250 schools; qualified for Nationals in D.C.
>>>SAT/ACT questions
-4-H Outdoor Sports Club President
>>>Positions held since 10th grade: Vice President
-National Honor Society member
-Speech and Debate club member
-Texas Boys State
-JROTC Academic Bowl Nationals
-Navy STEM seminar (University of San Diego -- 160 NJROTC cadets selected nationwide)
-USAFA SS
ATHLETICS
-I have been shooting competitively since age 7
-5 time state BB-gun champion (2002-2004; 2007-2008)
-*** I Shoot both SPORTER and PRECISION 10 meter air rifle ***
Sporter Scores: (3x20) ~550
Precision Scores: (3x20) ~580
I qualified for National Junior Olympics in SPORTER. I am shooting in two other national competitions in PRECISION this summer as well. I plan on getting in contact with the coach after the last national competition. Hopefully I'll have some good posted scores to report.
WORK
-Grade 8 USSF certified soccer referee (2007-Present)
-Various summer jobs(2008-Present)
CFA
-Pull-ups: 10
-Shuttle Run: unknown
-Sit-ups: max
-Pushups: 56
-BB-throw: 69 ft
-Mile run: 6:45
I apologize for the lengthy post... I suppose that happens when you try to bullet things!
Thanks in advance!!!
Shawn
I'm a high school junior (incoming class of 2016) seeking appointment to a Service Academy. Although my profile is not the strongest, I am trying to find ways to improve it. Any help/critique would be fantastic.
ACADEMIC
-3.75 GPA (unweighted)
-Class Rank: 133/560
-SAT scores: 640 CR, 640 M, 730 W
-AP Courses: World History (B); U.S. History (A); Human Geography (A)
***My school offers about 15 AP courses
-Various academic awards
-Core class averages: Algebra I-II (A, A); Geometry (A); Chemistry (A); Physics (A); Biology (Honors - B); Eng I-II-III (B, A, A); World Geography (Honors - B); Health (B); Debate (A); Speech (A); JROTC I-II-III (A, A, A); Art I (A); Business Information Management (A); Spanish I (A); Spanish II (B)
-Next Year: AP Economics; AP Government; AP Psychology; AP Environmental Science; Pre-Calculus; Eng IV; JROTC IV; Off-campus
EXTRA CURRICULAR
-Eagle Scout (3 palms)
>>>Positions held since 10th grade: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; Intructor; Troop guide
-JROTC unit Commanding Officer (100+ Cadets)
>>>Positions held since 10th grade: Guide; Air Rifle team cmdr; Academic team cmdr; Platoon cmdr
-JROTC Quiz Bowl team Captain
>>>2nd place finish out of 250 schools; qualified for Nationals in D.C.
>>>SAT/ACT questions
-4-H Outdoor Sports Club President
>>>Positions held since 10th grade: Vice President
-National Honor Society member
-Speech and Debate club member
-Texas Boys State
-JROTC Academic Bowl Nationals
-Navy STEM seminar (University of San Diego -- 160 NJROTC cadets selected nationwide)
-USAFA SS
ATHLETICS
-I have been shooting competitively since age 7
-5 time state BB-gun champion (2002-2004; 2007-2008)
-*** I Shoot both SPORTER and PRECISION 10 meter air rifle ***
Sporter Scores: (3x20) ~550
Precision Scores: (3x20) ~580
I qualified for National Junior Olympics in SPORTER. I am shooting in two other national competitions in PRECISION this summer as well. I plan on getting in contact with the coach after the last national competition. Hopefully I'll have some good posted scores to report.
WORK
-Grade 8 USSF certified soccer referee (2007-Present)
-Various summer jobs(2008-Present)
CFA
-Pull-ups: 10
-Shuttle Run: unknown
-Sit-ups: max
-Pushups: 56
-BB-throw: 69 ft
-Mile run: 6:45
I apologize for the lengthy post... I suppose that happens when you try to bullet things!
Thanks in advance!!!
Shawn
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