gridironkid
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I am re-applying to USMA and at this point my LO told me that I would need to get 700's in mainly my verbal and math sections of my SATs in order for him to help me win a nomination and ultimately an appointment. If this doesn't work out he strongly suggests that I transfer to a four year university and complete two-three remaining years I have left and commission via AROTC. I really want to give it my best shot at USMA one more time (so that there is no room for any "what if's") Now my main question is, how can I get up in that range? I totally stink at the SATs (ACTs are worse) and my other question is, when it comes to admission (not only military academies but other civilian schools) exactly how much of an impact would SATs/ACTs be if GPA is 3.4-3.5, I know its cliche to think that SATs aren't what determine admission, yet the the reality is the opposite. In fact it does matter because its what admission committees use to judge competitiveness with other candidates--and the most honest because its generic.
I am also a student that cannot afford tutors/test prep be it online or in person.
All I have at home is this
The Official SAT-USED (by collegeboard "blue book")
SAT 2400: ADVANCED PREP FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS (by Kaplan)- I use this to challenge myself
Barron's SAT math workbook
Barron's SAT test prep book-Library rental
(I also wish to ask, how can I make time for chem prep and calculus prep for college, with the addition of SAT prep. I know my question is a handful but I really need some advice from others that went through the stage and GOT accepted)
I am also a student that cannot afford tutors/test prep be it online or in person.
All I have at home is this
The Official SAT-USED (by collegeboard "blue book")
SAT 2400: ADVANCED PREP FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS (by Kaplan)- I use this to challenge myself
Barron's SAT math workbook
Barron's SAT test prep book-Library rental
(I also wish to ask, how can I make time for chem prep and calculus prep for college, with the addition of SAT prep. I know my question is a handful but I really need some advice from others that went through the stage and GOT accepted)