West Point Applicant '19 your academic stats look incredible! Great job in maintaining such high academic performance. And that stands par with any top programs in the country, academically. I am pretty certain you are academically very competitive! So you are definitely starting competitive. But since no one hear can see your whole package nor should you share so much on this public forum, I agree with everyone here that your potential to receive an LOA is actually difficult to gauge. LOA is given by SAs for different reasons to certain candidates. And it doesn't appear to be given for stellar academics and expected Athletic accomplishments at the SA standard which you have on Athletics. But nothing stellar since you are not all state nor national level nor an Olympic Athlete. If you are please pardon me. Based on our experience and observation of other LOA holders, it appears most common reason for an LOA is:
- highly desired recruited athlete and good-to-strong stats in all other areas
- URM with good-to-strong stats overall, does not include ORM
- applicant from under represented or hard to recruit district with good-to-strong stats
- This one is in your total control but few have it so not common so I believe why it can trigger an LOA. You may not have them all but may have most on this list. This type of candidate would be my ideal LOA candidate over others above and more likely will be more successful Cadets at SAs:
+ stellar academics with strong curriculum and test scores
+ stellar leadership and activities that demonstrate dedication and high quality and relevance with key officer positions
+ Eagle Scout, Summit Scout, Gold Award, Boys/Girls State/Nation
+ JROTC/CAP/Sea Scout
+ strong CFA with all events above average and many near the max
+ strong essays and references demonstrating integrity character ethics and high moral standard and high moral courage with clear aspiration to serve and commission from the Academy
+ excellent athlete that includes your 3-4 Varsity (combo of team and competitive individual sports) for 3-4 years plus Team CPT
+ attained number of significant national awards (non Athletic) that supports your dedication and your activities
+ SA's knowledge that you're just as strong candidate at other SAs you are applying to if you are applying to other SAs.
You don't need Nom and DODMERB pass yet to be offered an LOA, but you most certainly need it for an Appointment. I hope this adds more color to your curiosity.
