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Any student out there a victim of a 9 or better on the ACT writing section? I’ve taken the ACT with writing 4 times total, each attempt scoring an 8 on writing. I’ve heard the graders read through each essay in two minutes or less. I’m starting to think they grade on the amount written rather...

There are two days left in my school year, and my counselor just informed everyone that he will not be returning in the fall. As a current junior is this going to create problems? I’m planning on securing his contact info and letter of recommendation ASAP. But will the NA want a recommendation...

As my junior year winds down, I would like to get a head start on my application for the NA. I’m currently enrolled in trigonometry/pre-calculus with 4 weeks of school to go. I reached out to my math teacher seeking a letter of recommendation and she said she’d be happy to write me one. Here’s...

Just curious to know if there’s any way besides class rank, standardized tests, and school profile, to boost the academic portion of one’s WCS. Like awards, etc...

So I️ just got an email from admissions stating that I️ have been invited to attend a Candidate Visitation Weekend either January 25- 27 or February 22-24 in Annapolis, Maryland. Based on prior knowledge from these forums, a CVW was INVITE ONLY. I️ am a current junior. Did anyone else get this...

I’m looking for tips to be a more competitive applicant. I’m a male from Arizona.. Current junior 3.65uw/3.91w GPA Top 18% in class ACT composite=30 English=35 Math=30 National Honor Society Varsity football- 3years when graduate -1 year as defense unit leader -Academic Excellence Award...

I'm entering the dreadful junior year, and I'd like tips on time management. If anyone could shares tips on balancing academics, athletics, job, fitness, etc... thanks:)

Hello, I'd like some guidance on essays.... here is a little background info. For my extracurriculars, I hold a part time job at a 5-star hotel, one of the best in my state, as a Valet. I'm only 17 years old and they rarely hire anyone under the age of 19. The manager told me that based on my...

Do the academies see a difference in leadership type between let's say an Eagle Scout and a team captain? Or is it all pretty much the same?

Hello everyone, Quick question... will getting into a car accident at the age of sixteen have any effect on my SA application? Thanks:)

Hello, Elections are coming up for NHS and I'm going to run for a position. I'm curious to know if a position such as treasurer has less weight than let's say a president on a SA application. Or do they both have the same impact on the leadership score? Thanks:)

Hello everyone, My high school math courses over four years are as followed: Geo-trig honors, freshman Algebra 2, sophomore/ current year Trig-Precalc, junior Calc AB, senior Technically I'm a year ahead in math. But basically I'm curious to know if I will have challenged myself enough and if...

How do I look so far? Here's where I'm at, Sophomore male Academics: -3.55 uw GPA out of 4.0 -3.8 w GPA out of 5.0 -mostly AP and honors (Trying to get this up) Athletics: -Football, planning on 3 years of varsity -Baseball, planning on 3 years of varsity (Hopeful captain junior and senior...

Hello everybody, I'm thinking my GPA is going to be on the lower end when I apply to a SA (uw 3.55-3.7/4.0). But I mostly took honors and AP's. On the other hand, I'm getting my ACT score high (34 cumulative w/ 35 math score). Will these offset one another? Thanks:)

Hello everyone, After 6 long years, I'm proud to say that I am an Eagle Scout! Just curious to know how this accomplishment looks on a service academy application and how much weight it carries. I have searched this topic before but have found that all posts were out-dated. Thanks:)

Hello everyone, I take accelerated courses at my hs. So freshman year I obtained a C in my math class (geometry/trigonometry honors). My counselor wants me to retake it because it will hopefully be the only C on my transcript. What are some thoughts about this? Is it worth it? Will the naval...