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I realize that there is a volume of "how do I look" threads started by many wondering how they size up against other applicants, but I have been searching the threads, and haven't found anyone in my situation who has asked, so I have finally decided to post.
The AFA is my first choice, with USMA and USNA closely following.
I live in Alaska, and I belong to a charter/home school type organization. They are recognized as a "public highschool" My education is currently being funded by the state and the sate funds materials in which to study. We have 'teachers/counselors' who work at a district office who I meet with on a regular basis (ie, we check in once a week, and they look at what I'm doing and my progress). We also have transcripts, academic teams, state testing requirements, grades- but no athletic sports. It IS possible to take AP courses through our organization, but it is strongly discouraged. They are more in favor of us taking college level work at our local university. I plan on taking two classes this summer (8 credit hours) and 2 more classes over the course of my senior year.
I have heard of 'homeschoolers' being able to join sports teams at the local high schools. We have looked into it previously, but the state will not allow funding for kids from my school district to participate on sports teams until Fall 2013. Next year, I plan on joining XC or the rifle team, ski team, and track and field. Hence, it wouldn't even be possible for me to have a varsity letter in athletics until next year.
(The last post I saw was about NOT taking varsity sports when they were available, in my case they aren't exactly available. How would that look to USAFA, USMA, or USNA?)
I went on a youth exchange to Germany through the Rotary program last year, so there is a 'gap' in my highschool education (on my transcript, it goes straight from 2010/11 toe 2012/13) I plan on taking all four years of highschool though, so I'm graduating late, and am currently a junior.
My school also doesn't rank students, and I have yet to inquire about my class 'size'
GPA:3.95 unweighted
Math: Geometry, Algerbra II, Precalculus/Trig, and Calculus (this year). I will be taking College Trig over the summer, and Advanced math at College senior year.
Science: Biology, Anatomy/Phis, Chemistry, Physics this summer, and Advanced Bio and College Physics Senior
English: English 1, Grammar and Composition, English III (I am only taking one semester of English this year online, otherwise my school would force me to graduate because I would have enough credits) and English 12 next year
Language: 3 years German, 2 years Spanish when I graduate, spent a year in Germany, speak German with borderline fluency
PSAT: 194 M:61 W:63 R:70 SAT in march. Studying every day, and I hope to boost my scores by at least 30-40 points in math. I think that's a reasonable goal
ACT: taking it in February
Sports:
Competitive Shotokan Karate since Kindergarten, Have placed 1st in state/regionals 2009,2010 Qualified for the national tournament, but airfare was too much. Plan on competing again in March of this year at regionals.
ISI Non-Comp figure Skating 7th to Sophomore. Participated in local performances in 2010. Had to give it up becuase it was to expensive, and was leaving for Germany soon.
I work out 7 days a week. Currently:
7:50 mile run (want to bring it down to 7)
Working on pull up, want to do 3 by December (is that even a possible goal?)
80 sit ups (hoping to max it)
20 push ups (working on those too)
Basketball throw: not sure
Shuttle Run: 11.3
Volunteer/ Leadership: (have 100+ hours unlogged)
Participated in the ROTEX (Rotary) program helping orientate new/current foreign exchange students and prepping them for their exchange
Attending Rotary meetings regularly, not member, but I volunteer with them in the community 10,11,12,13
roteract/interact club 2011,12,13
Teach Beginging Youth Karate Once a Week 09,10,12
Teach Sunday School,12
Tutor in German
Clubs/activities:
Rotary Youth Exchange to Germany
Church Youth Group: 2009,12,13
Acadmeic Decathlon 2011,13
Outdoor Leadership Course
Model EU (in Germany)
Ladies Youth Volunteer Service Award 2011 (from my church)
$1,500 scholarhip to UAA from participation in Computer Assemply program at UAA, recieved the computer
I have met one of my senators in person (at a rotary meeting), and we discussed nominations for the SA. I live in Alaska, so I don't think I have as much competition as if I lived in Texas/New York/Virginia. But I plan on making my app the best I can make it.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks SO much for answering
The AFA is my first choice, with USMA and USNA closely following.
I live in Alaska, and I belong to a charter/home school type organization. They are recognized as a "public highschool" My education is currently being funded by the state and the sate funds materials in which to study. We have 'teachers/counselors' who work at a district office who I meet with on a regular basis (ie, we check in once a week, and they look at what I'm doing and my progress). We also have transcripts, academic teams, state testing requirements, grades- but no athletic sports. It IS possible to take AP courses through our organization, but it is strongly discouraged. They are more in favor of us taking college level work at our local university. I plan on taking two classes this summer (8 credit hours) and 2 more classes over the course of my senior year.
I have heard of 'homeschoolers' being able to join sports teams at the local high schools. We have looked into it previously, but the state will not allow funding for kids from my school district to participate on sports teams until Fall 2013. Next year, I plan on joining XC or the rifle team, ski team, and track and field. Hence, it wouldn't even be possible for me to have a varsity letter in athletics until next year.
(The last post I saw was about NOT taking varsity sports when they were available, in my case they aren't exactly available. How would that look to USAFA, USMA, or USNA?)
I went on a youth exchange to Germany through the Rotary program last year, so there is a 'gap' in my highschool education (on my transcript, it goes straight from 2010/11 toe 2012/13) I plan on taking all four years of highschool though, so I'm graduating late, and am currently a junior.
My school also doesn't rank students, and I have yet to inquire about my class 'size'
GPA:3.95 unweighted
Math: Geometry, Algerbra II, Precalculus/Trig, and Calculus (this year). I will be taking College Trig over the summer, and Advanced math at College senior year.
Science: Biology, Anatomy/Phis, Chemistry, Physics this summer, and Advanced Bio and College Physics Senior
English: English 1, Grammar and Composition, English III (I am only taking one semester of English this year online, otherwise my school would force me to graduate because I would have enough credits) and English 12 next year
Language: 3 years German, 2 years Spanish when I graduate, spent a year in Germany, speak German with borderline fluency
PSAT: 194 M:61 W:63 R:70 SAT in march. Studying every day, and I hope to boost my scores by at least 30-40 points in math. I think that's a reasonable goal
ACT: taking it in February
Sports:
Competitive Shotokan Karate since Kindergarten, Have placed 1st in state/regionals 2009,2010 Qualified for the national tournament, but airfare was too much. Plan on competing again in March of this year at regionals.
ISI Non-Comp figure Skating 7th to Sophomore. Participated in local performances in 2010. Had to give it up becuase it was to expensive, and was leaving for Germany soon.
I work out 7 days a week. Currently:
7:50 mile run (want to bring it down to 7)
Working on pull up, want to do 3 by December (is that even a possible goal?)
80 sit ups (hoping to max it)
20 push ups (working on those too)
Basketball throw: not sure
Shuttle Run: 11.3
Volunteer/ Leadership: (have 100+ hours unlogged)
Participated in the ROTEX (Rotary) program helping orientate new/current foreign exchange students and prepping them for their exchange
Attending Rotary meetings regularly, not member, but I volunteer with them in the community 10,11,12,13
roteract/interact club 2011,12,13
Teach Beginging Youth Karate Once a Week 09,10,12
Teach Sunday School,12
Tutor in German
Clubs/activities:
Rotary Youth Exchange to Germany
Church Youth Group: 2009,12,13
- Teach sunday School
- Youth Choir: Co Founder, Teen Leader
- Media Director for the youth group
Acadmeic Decathlon 2011,13
Outdoor Leadership Course
Model EU (in Germany)
Ladies Youth Volunteer Service Award 2011 (from my church)
$1,500 scholarhip to UAA from participation in Computer Assemply program at UAA, recieved the computer
I have met one of my senators in person (at a rotary meeting), and we discussed nominations for the SA. I live in Alaska, so I don't think I have as much competition as if I lived in Texas/New York/Virginia. But I plan on making my app the best I can make it.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks SO much for answering