My chances of being accepted to USNA

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I am currently a Junior in High School and I've always wanted to go to the Naval Academy. Freshman year I doubled up on math classes (Algebra II and Geometry) and received straight A's in all my classes. Sophomore year I took pre calc/Trig and received an A first semester and a B+ second semester and A's in the rest of my classes. Now in Junior year, I dual enrolled at the Monroe County Community College and took Calculus I first semester and received a B and Calculus II second semester and got another B (89.2% but my professor would not round it up and does not do -'s or +'s) -GPA is currently a 3.89/4.00. I'm very concerned that the three B's will hinder my chances of being accepted into the academy. I have some extracurricular activities (V Track, V Cross Country (captain), Quiz bowl, student council, Key club, 4-H, LINKS program) my SAT score is a 1390 but I plan on retaking it this summer. I was accepted into the USNA summer seminar but I know that does not mean I will be accepted into the Academy itself.
Do I still have shot at receiving an appointment from the Academy, and if so how good of a shot do I have? Also, what else should I do to try and balance out the B's?
 
3 B's doesn't sink your chances..it makes you human. Beyond that, there are so many variables its impossible to "chance you". There are numerous threads on this Forum, with all sorts of comments ..some good and some not. Assuming you are just finishing your Junior year, you record is essentially established, and its up to you to present it as best you can. While most of the record is simply completing a form, you still control your personal statements and BGO interview.
 
No one here can tell you with any certainty whatsoever if you will receive an Offer of Appointment.
The application process in itself is probably the most arduous in the country.

It will drag on for the better part of a year, with many different forms and evaluations required.
The only sure thing is that you will not get in if you don't apply.

By applying to NASS, your preliminary application has started. Later this month you may (or may not) receive an ECandidate Packet Letter.
That letter will congratulate you on becoming an "official candidate for admission".
It will give you a login name, password, and official candidate number.
All you have to do after that, is follow through with everything and let the chips fall as they may.
Good luck, and change your member name if that's your real name.
 
There is a good thread in the sticky area that basically says no one here can do anything but guess at your chances and none of us work in admissions. LOTS of older threads on this topic. There are also no lack of individuals who will provide you dubious advice about what it takes to get an appointment. There is no single activity that SA's are looking for and what worked for one individual isn't necessarily the same for you. You can also look at the USNA website where it shows the profile of the current class to see how you might compare.
 
A few Bs are not going to hurt you, especially in Calculus. Having Calculus on your transcript is a plus. You look like a strong canfdidate, but so will everyone else who applies. This is a competition. Improve any stat you can if at all possible.
 
your stats are similar to people who got accepted this year, but many people with similar or better stats got TWE. there are so many more pieces to consider besides the ones you have listed (recommendations, personal statement, BGO interview, CFA, Nominations, physical,competitive candidates in your district). You have a chance, take it and have plans B,C,D, etc.
 
chasehoward said:
I am currently a Junior in High School and I've always wanted to go to the Naval Academy. Freshman year I doubled up on math classes (Algebra II and Geometry) and received straight A's in all my classes. Sophomore year I took pre calc/Trig and received an A first semester and a B+ second semester and A's in the rest of my classes. Now in Junior year, I dual enrolled at the Monroe County Community College and took Calculus I first semester and received a B and Calculus II second semester and got another B (89.2% but my professor would not round it up and does not do -'s or +'s) -GPA is currently a 3.89/4.00. I'm very concerned that the three B's will hinder my chances of being accepted into the academy. I have some extracurricular activities (V Track, V Cross Country (captain), Quiz bowl, student council, Key club, 4-H, LINKS program) my SAT score is a 1390 but I plan on retaking it this summer. I was accepted into the USNA summer seminar but I know that does not mean I will be accepted into the Academy itself.
Do I still have shot at receiving an appointment from the Academy, and if so how good of a shot do I have? Also, what else should I do to try and balance out the B's?
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How strong your "shot" is is very dependent on your Congressional District/State. For many areas, those are pretty good stats but in others, you will face competitors with higher numbers.
 
Quick question about the Preliminary Application to the U.S. Naval Academy, my son filled it out last night, along with the USAFA and the USMA. He received a response from all 3, The USAFA said he was competitive, the USMA sent 4 emails with a lot of information, the USNA responded with "It will be reviewed, and if you qualify, you will receive a candidate packet in the mail with a candidate number and instructions on how to apply online. Good luck, and Beat Army!" My question is that can the
USNA cut his application off right there? Thank you.
 
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No. That's how USNA handles things. If, after their review, they see potential in your son they'll send him the candidate packet. Think of it as the first screen in the process. Most people make it past that one. Patience.
 
kinnem said:
No. That's how USNA handles things. If, after their review, they see potential in your son they'll send him the candidate packet. Think of it as the first screen in the process. Most people make it past that one. Patience.
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Thank you.
 
Agree with above posts. One additional thought: apply for NROTC scholarship at the same time as USNA. Not so much as a "Plan B" (which is an excellent alternative)... but as a great place to "red shirt" while you work on improving your application for next year. Bottom-line: nobody knows why one candidate gets in and another doesn't. Sometimes it's just fate. But if you get an NROTC scholarship (or even if you have to "walk-on" as a college programmer for a year), you can strengthen your re-application to USNA exponentially as an actual midshipman candidate which goes a long way to collecting multiple nominations (including one from your NROTC CO) which IMHO is worth its weight in gold! This is what my DS (who was wait-listed out of high school) did, and now he's finishing plebe year finals and getting ready for the Herndon climb. Don't give up the ship!
 
Norfolk63 said:
But if you get an NROTC scholarship (or even if you have to "walk-on" as a college programmer for a year), you can strengthen your re-application to USNA exponentially as an actual midshipman candidate which goes a long way to collecting multiple nominations (including one from your NROTC CO) which IMHO is worth its weight in gold!
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Some good advice, but I really don't think that NROTC strengthens the application "exponentially." Of course, participating in NROTC gives you an additional Nomination source, and a recommendation from the Skipper can't hurt, but participating in NROTC is unlikely to get a candidate accepted if they were not otherwise qualified. I have also heard of NROTC units that were less than supportive, it's one of those things you need to handle tactfully -ie. don't show up day one and letting everyone know you are in it to reapply to USNA. Instead, hit NROTC hard, make a name for yourself, and then when the time is right, tell your Chain of Command and ask for their support.
 
Sometimes, I think we may respond with too much to these first-time posters.
A dozen responses with good information, but the original poster (OP) hasn't posted again.

Shane! Come back!
 
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