Spartan917
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I have been greatly considering making an attempt at becoming a cadet at the United States Military Academy, and I am unsure of the likelihood of that with my current academic and extracurricular standing. I am currently a sophomore in high school with a cumulative GPA of about 3.76 after the first semester of my sophomore year. I believe I can improve my GPA as I am currently enrolled in several honors courses and looking to enroll in an AP class in the coming semester. I performed somewhat well on my PSATs with an 1100 overall which according to the college board website is within the 89th percentile nationally. One weak point in my potential application would be my extracurriculars. I am as of now only participating in marching/concert band, although I am open to pursuing athletics such as football, cross country/track, and wrestling. I am unaware of whether I am eligible for a varsity letter in only taking band which I noticed most West Point cadets received when reviewing admissions statistics. Physically I feel I can meet or exceed the standards of the CFA so that is not such a concern for me. I have not been involved greatly in my community or with any clubs as a leader of any form. I would like to inquire to any former cadets or applicants or anyone with any knowledge of the USMA admissions process as to their experience in it and what would the best course of action be for me to pursue in creating an application that stands out and grants me a respectable chance of admission at West Point.
Thank you for any and all feedback in advance.
Thank you for any and all feedback in advance.