College Grades?
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MomoftheMagik
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Absolutely. In fact, I'm pretty sure my son's dual-credit classes played a big role in getting him appointed since he is (whoops, was) home-schooled.
Good luck to you and all the candidates for the Class of 2015.
Good luck to you and all the candidates for the Class of 2015.
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I think your college grades are looked at more than you HS transcript as it gives the Academy a good gauge as to how you would handle college courses at the Academy. They'll especially look at the English, Math, Science type of courses - the core courses you would take at USNA
DD took a university physics class while still in HS. We were told that not only was it noticed but with her grade in the class, it was definitely a positive.
As '02 said, if you’re already in college your grades will certainly be a factor. What I’m not sure about is how admissions looks at curriculum. Most students take a fairly light load, certainly compared to the load at NA. So if a candidate takes 16 units comprised of Freshmen Orientation, Social Responsibility 101, English 121 – The Films of Hitchcock, and oh yeah Math 141 - Intro to Calc. ????
On the other hand, if you take a load equivalent to what you'll take at the NA – and do well – that will certainly get their attention.
As '02 said, if you’re already in college your grades will certainly be a factor. What I’m not sure about is how admissions looks at curriculum. Most students take a fairly light load, certainly compared to the load at NA. So if a candidate takes 16 units comprised of Freshmen Orientation, Social Responsibility 101, English 121 – The Films of Hitchcock, and oh yeah Math 141 - Intro to Calc. ????
On the other hand, if you take a load equivalent to what you'll take at the NA – and do well – that will certainly get their attention.
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Definitely agree with above two posters. What you take is as important as how you score. Son took College Chem 1 & 2, Pre-calc and Calculus 1 and Physics 1. He also took a Jazz Theory course, but I doubt that was a huge help.
The admissions board will look at college grades very carefully. What they are looking for is a curriculum that mirrors that of the first year at the academy- therefore, a minimum of 16 credits, calculus [or pre-calc if there has been no foundation on the HS level], english literature, american history, and chemistry with a lab.
Grades of 3.0 and better will be viewed favorably.
They will also want to see that some sort of physical activity has continued while in college. Leadership remains a plus, however if it has been strongly demonstrated in high school that is acceptable.
Two other items for the check box: first, keep in mind that approx 30% of the incoming class for any given year has post-high school education under their belts. Second, that a second application does speak to motivation and desire.
Best of luck!
Grades of 3.0 and better will be viewed favorably.
They will also want to see that some sort of physical activity has continued while in college. Leadership remains a plus, however if it has been strongly demonstrated in high school that is acceptable.
Two other items for the check box: first, keep in mind that approx 30% of the incoming class for any given year has post-high school education under their belts. Second, that a second application does speak to motivation and desire.
Best of luck!
The reason I ask this is because my high school grades and scores were well above average. My college grades suffered due to quite a few factors that my BGO said are extenuating circumstances. I just don't want them to be viewed as an excuse. Thanks for the input.