turtle7584
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Hello all,
though this is my first post here I just have a few direct questions concerning types of factors influencing one's appointment and if it is worth the stress of applying. I'm a junior currently in Pasadena MD. Heres a background of my physical and academic achievements: 3.78 UW GPA, 1310 SAT (660M 650E), ranked 8/335, AP background (enrolled in 8 total), FBLA, student government, NHS, Varsity XC & Track 3 yrs, tutoring, church group, part-time employment, volunteering, etc.
Questions of concern I have are:
1) Considering I live 20minutes away from the academy, how will that influence my strength of application?
2) Does the USNA look at legacy? (EX. my father served 20+ yrs enlisted, Brother is C/o 2019)
3) My father is 100% disabled and I should be able to receive the respective nomination. How does this nomination rank up to others? Are my changes better, worse, negligible?
4) Does ethnicity play a role in the application? I've read several posts that the USNA promotes diversity in its student body.
5) Do I seem like a well-qualified candidate? Do I look sub-par, average, or better as a candidate?
Thank you for your time and appreciate your responses.
though this is my first post here I just have a few direct questions concerning types of factors influencing one's appointment and if it is worth the stress of applying. I'm a junior currently in Pasadena MD. Heres a background of my physical and academic achievements: 3.78 UW GPA, 1310 SAT (660M 650E), ranked 8/335, AP background (enrolled in 8 total), FBLA, student government, NHS, Varsity XC & Track 3 yrs, tutoring, church group, part-time employment, volunteering, etc.
Questions of concern I have are:
1) Considering I live 20minutes away from the academy, how will that influence my strength of application?
2) Does the USNA look at legacy? (EX. my father served 20+ yrs enlisted, Brother is C/o 2019)
3) My father is 100% disabled and I should be able to receive the respective nomination. How does this nomination rank up to others? Are my changes better, worse, negligible?
4) Does ethnicity play a role in the application? I've read several posts that the USNA promotes diversity in its student body.
5) Do I seem like a well-qualified candidate? Do I look sub-par, average, or better as a candidate?
Thank you for your time and appreciate your responses.
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