Hello!
I plan on applying to the 3 military academies this coming cycle, and hopefully attending one and graduating in 2029.
I have great grades, I’ve been involved in some sports and clubs throughout high school, but not a whole lot of leadership experience.
I did, however, create a poker club at my school. It is 100% legit, school backed, and does not involve gambling of any kind (no money, no prizes, purely for fun). The club serves to teach people how to play poker and encourage friendship/interactions with others.
I personally founded the club, drafted the constitution, and I am the acting president at this time. I know that leadership is an important aspect that the service academies look for, and founding and leading a club is a great leadership experience.
However, I am aware of the negative views that a lot of people hold towards the game of poker (especially in the military), and although, again, my club is 100% just poker for fun and does not involve any gambling or illegal/banned activities, I am afraid it might have more of a negative impact on my application then a positive one.
If I put this on my application, would it be looked upon negatively or positively?
Any feedback or advice helps, and thank you all very much!
I plan on applying to the 3 military academies this coming cycle, and hopefully attending one and graduating in 2029.
I have great grades, I’ve been involved in some sports and clubs throughout high school, but not a whole lot of leadership experience.
I did, however, create a poker club at my school. It is 100% legit, school backed, and does not involve gambling of any kind (no money, no prizes, purely for fun). The club serves to teach people how to play poker and encourage friendship/interactions with others.
I personally founded the club, drafted the constitution, and I am the acting president at this time. I know that leadership is an important aspect that the service academies look for, and founding and leading a club is a great leadership experience.
However, I am aware of the negative views that a lot of people hold towards the game of poker (especially in the military), and although, again, my club is 100% just poker for fun and does not involve any gambling or illegal/banned activities, I am afraid it might have more of a negative impact on my application then a positive one.
If I put this on my application, would it be looked upon negatively or positively?
Any feedback or advice helps, and thank you all very much!