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You were rejected once already. What makes you think that the second time will be a charm?
High school is a much easier place to build a stellar gpa and extracurricular resume than college. You have already put your heart and soul into your application once, and now you have to do it again.
The actual application will be easier. You know the ropes. Heck, you can even use lots of the info on the new applications. You know the congressional part too. If you got a nomination once, you can probably do it again.
The problem is, you have absolutely no control over the admissions committee and the secret sauce they use on the application process. They didn't want you this year, so why would they want you next year? You're probably the same sex and race as last time. You may include a semester of great college grades, but it's doubtful you'll crush the leadership and athletic components. High school is easier for that.
You have perseverance, and everyone loves that. Will that be enough? Maybe. Reapplicants do get in. I'd love to see the numbers though. I've seen the posts from successful reapps. I've also seen posts from folks turned down twice, going for three!
So why write this? To discourage you? No. Just don't get the idea that you'll be automatic. You won't. Remember that there are other ways to get a commission. Maybe that's for you. I imagine there was some great heartache out there after your TWE. If you do decide to work hard and put your faith in the admissions committee, best of luck to you.
I do believe hard work pays off, but sometimes the payoff isn't the one you expect.
High school is a much easier place to build a stellar gpa and extracurricular resume than college. You have already put your heart and soul into your application once, and now you have to do it again.
The actual application will be easier. You know the ropes. Heck, you can even use lots of the info on the new applications. You know the congressional part too. If you got a nomination once, you can probably do it again.
The problem is, you have absolutely no control over the admissions committee and the secret sauce they use on the application process. They didn't want you this year, so why would they want you next year? You're probably the same sex and race as last time. You may include a semester of great college grades, but it's doubtful you'll crush the leadership and athletic components. High school is easier for that.
You have perseverance, and everyone loves that. Will that be enough? Maybe. Reapplicants do get in. I'd love to see the numbers though. I've seen the posts from successful reapps. I've also seen posts from folks turned down twice, going for three!
So why write this? To discourage you? No. Just don't get the idea that you'll be automatic. You won't. Remember that there are other ways to get a commission. Maybe that's for you. I imagine there was some great heartache out there after your TWE. If you do decide to work hard and put your faith in the admissions committee, best of luck to you.
I do believe hard work pays off, but sometimes the payoff isn't the one you expect.