Question

[Cadet35]

Unfortunately got way under my target score on this past SAT with a score of 1120. I have to apply with that for the nomination for now. I’m taking the ACT Saturday and as many more SATs as needed before the deadline. Just curious here- has anyone even been accepted to USMA or USMAPS with an 1120? Just some background in a white male, tri sport athlete, a lot of leadership positions.

 

[Walman888]

In three attempts. My DD had a big increase in her scores. First was in the neighborhood of 1150. Got in on the basis of the third score. I do know of one football player that got in with an 1180. Bottom line, Keep trying!
Best of Luck!

 

[jl123]

Unfortunately got way under my target score on this past SAT with a score of 1120. I have to apply with that for the nomination for now. I’m taking the ACT Saturday and as many more SATs as needed before the deadline. Just curious here- has anyone even been accepted to USMA or USMAPS with an 1120? Just some background in a white male, tri sport athlete, a lot of leadership positions.

Yes, but good chance that they fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Recruited athlete
• Enlisted soldier
• Minority
• Applying in a congressional district with few competitive candidates
• WCS points from other portions of application overcome mediocre test score - test scores are only one data point, albeit a very important one. WCS score is the one ring that rules them all

FYI. My observation of many test scores is that when there is a substantial difference between SAT and ACT score, the ACT score is almost always higher. Hopefully, you get a pleasant surprise with ACT.