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    Letters of recommendation

    I asked mine to include a description about my leadership skills and abilities. If they know you on a personal level, I believe that is beneficial as well. If you have somehow affected their life for the positive, then it will seem very genuine.
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    Interview Questions

    Most importantly is why you want to attend a service academy. I would not respond with "because it's free," or because "I'll get a good education." Reason being is that you can get a good education at a civilian college. I would discuss your desire to serve as an officer and desire to lead...
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    New York

    You won't hear back from Senator Schumer unless your DS/DD is selected for an interview. Senator Gillibrand will either request an interview or send you a letter thanking you for applying (meaning you weren't selected). I wouldn't expect to hear back from either of them until January/February...
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    Preliminary Application

    Well check your congressman/congresswoman and senators' websites for their individual application deadlines. Remember that the score reports can take a long time to get sent so if your nomination sources don't receive them by the deadline, then your application will most likely not be looked at.
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    High School Doesn't Rank

    They will definitely look at your transcripts. They will compare your SAT scores to national averages. Those scores are very impressive, congratulations
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    Preliminary Application

    I would not recommend doing that. You will have to show them at some point unless you plan on retaking it very soon. You also need to send them to your congressman/senators for your nomination application and most applications close in October/November.
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    Preliminary Application

    Yes you will need to be competitive to gain access to your portal (online application). As far as test scores, they will need to be competitive. You can search other threads for average SAT/ACT scores. You are applying somewhat late so if this is something you really want to do then complete...
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    Pushups and Pullups

    I realize that you said "besides doing more of them," but to be honest the best way to increase these numbers is by doing them everyday.
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    LOA's LOE's

    I am very honored to have received a LOE yesterday. I am reapplying because last year I did not receive a nomination. I have basically everything on my portal green.
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    Prior Applicant Questions

    I was a college applicant last year who did not receive a nomination and will be reapplying for the class of 2018. So from what I know... Science,math, AND/OR english college SOE's are recommended. CAR is all your HS info. Any college activities should be included in the supplemental...
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    Rejection Letters

    I got mine already. I didn't have a nomination. Former ny-19 now it's ny18
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    CFA comparison

    Finally took my cfa today after a hamstring injury which set me back about a month. Here are the results B-ball throw: 75' Pullups:18 Shuttle:7.9 Situps:95 Pushups:75 Mile:5:29
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