2021 Applicant Thread

[mfrey]

Hi everyone,

I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread for the applicants to the AFA Class of 2021 in which applicants can post their statistics so they can see how they compare to other applicants. I have created the form below and if everyone could post using the same format that would be great.

If any current cadets or parents would like to post their appointed DD/DS stats it would be appreciated and helpful.

Here is the form: (copy and paste this)

Objective

SAT I (breakdown):
ACT (breakdown):
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):
AP (place score in parenthesis):
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load:
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):


Subjective

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service:
Summer Activities:
Teacher Recommendation:
Counselor Rec:
Additional Rec:
Interview:

Other

State (if domestic applicant):
School Type:
Ethnicity:
Gender:
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):

 

[mfrey]

Here are my stats!


SAT I (breakdown): 1440/1600 (730 Math 710 Reading) (20/24 Essay)
ACT (breakdown): Not taken
SAT II: 710 Spanish, 800 Math II
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.95
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 5%
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Computer Science (4), AP World History (4), AP Calculus BC (waiting), AP US Government (waiting)
IB (place score in parenthesis): Take as senior
Senior Year Course Load: IB Economics HL, IB Physics HL, IB Swahili HL, AP US History, IB Math HL, English 12
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Merit Scholar (projected)

Subjective

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): United Nations Volunteer (only high schooler selected), Habitat For Humanity (President), Spanish Newspaper Club (President), Stock Market Club (President & Founder)
Job/Work Experience: Paid Intern at multiple United States Embassies
Volunteer/Community service: United Nations Volunteer, Kibera Slum (Africa's largest slum) Orphanage, Habitat for Humanity, InterAct Club.
Summer Activities: USAFA Summer Seminar
Teacher Recommendations: 9/10 physics teacher really likes me. 9/10 Math teacher said I am one of the best she has ever taught. 7/10 International relations teacher, thinks I am a good student but we aren't that close.
Counselor Rec: 10/10 she really likes me and I read the recommendation she wrote for me.
Additional Rec: 10/10 recommendation from American Ambassador, very unique and personal.
Interview: Unknown yet!

Other

State (if domestic applicant): Texas District 25
School Type: Private, 200 kids per grade.
Ethnicity: White/Latino
Gender: Male
Hooks (Under Represented Minority, first generation college, etc.): Minority, interesting background, family military background.

 

[Padre101]

I really like to see young people like you show initiative and be proactive.

But I don't see what purpose posting your respective stats serves. I know other college forums do it, but I don't see what good it accomplishes.

The USAFA Admissions board takes different factors into consideration. We don't know what the board will favor or emphasize.

Comparing each other just causes (1) unfounded confidence or (2) unnecessary anxiety. IMHO.

Best wishes to you in your USAFA aspirations!