Hi all!!
As a current senior, I've seen so many positive threads of candidates posting their profiles and getting feedback. I'm here hoping for the same constructive criticism.
For background, I was accepted as a candidate to USAFA, USMA, and USNA, however, as my main reason for wanting to enlist is to become a Surface Warfare Officer and be part of a supportive family, I have since closed my applications to USAFA and USMA. They are both fabulous schools but USNA would be the best school to achieve my post-graduation goals.
Athletics and CFA:
I was on the bowling team my freshman and sophomore years of high school (I know it sounds strange but it's really fun!!) Once I decided I was going to try and apply to a service academy during my sophomore year, I joined Varsity Track my junior year, and Varsity XC and Track for senior year. I have continued bowling for all 4 years and am the captain for my senior year. A bi-weekly trip to the gym to lift and row rounds out my workouts at this point. I'm not big into lifting, however, I'm aware that the benefits are numerous. I discovered a love for running after I joined track and wish I would have joined sooner.
As for the CFA, I haven't officially taken it yet, however, I did a time trial and my scores are below. (These are the best of each try)
B-Ball Throw: 43 ft
Pull-up: 1 (this was a very questionable pull-up so it may not have actually counted)
Shuttle Run: 8.9 sec
Crunches: 74
Push-ups: 32 (the last few were also questionable so it is probably closer to 30)
1 mile: 7:05
This is going to be one of my biggest struggles during the admissions process so any advice helps!
Academics:
Freshman year: All honors / Straight A's
Sophomore year: All honors and 1 AP / Mix of A's and High B's with a C in Algebra 2
Junior Year: All honors and 2 AP/ Mix of A's and High B's with a low B in Calculus
Senior Year: I am registered for 4.5 AP classes and the rest honors
ACT: 32 (super score, the highest individual is a 31)
Math: 27 Science: 33 English: 32 Reading: 34
**I am registered to take the ACT again in a few weeks**
SAT: 1330
Math: 610 Reading: 720
Nominations/Interview/DoDMERB:
- Sent to both senators and my congressman this week. I will be submitting the VP this weekend and I am not eligible for any other nomination sources.
- I don't have an assigned BGO in the portal yet so I have not reached out
- DoDMERB hasn't reached out yet and if they don't within the next few weeks then I will email my counselor
Extracurriculars:
I have been really involved over the last 4 years. A few highlights are an Operation Gratitude Candy Collection I started freshman year that has collected over 1,504 lbs of candy, a mental health awareness week I organized and ran my sophomore year and multiple leadership positions in clubs and student government. I am also a huge theater person and have done several shows in addition to being in choirs in school and some with our local University. As a pianist of 13 years, I also teach younger kids at a studio about 6 hours a week and play the organ at several local churches. I'm feeling pretty comfortable with my leadership and with my ECA's so if you have any feedback it would be appreciated, but I'm not that concerned about this category.
USNA Application
My counselor has filled out the CAR and CAI. She hasn't confirmed my ECAs yet because those emails haven't gone out yet. I have gotten my English recommendation in addition to 2 other recommendations. My math teacher for this year also had me for sophomore year, however, since I struggled greatly with math that year, she thought it would be best to wait to finish her recommendation until I have finished the first quarter of senior year so she can write about that as well. My high school transcript is on its way in the mail, and so far my ACT has gone into the system. I haven't done my personal essay yet (I know I need to get on that!) but will submit it soon.
I believe that is it. Thank you so much for bearing through the post to this point. WOW, it was suuuper long!!! I hope I didn't give the impression of bragging at all, I am simply trying to give just enough information for people to give feedback. Like I said, any feedback helps!!
Thank you so much and good luck to any other candidates for the Class of 2025!! We are applying to service academies and other colleges in such a weird time, but we are going to be so much better for it and all will work out in the end! Keep pushing!
Respectfully,
Sabra
As a current senior, I've seen so many positive threads of candidates posting their profiles and getting feedback. I'm here hoping for the same constructive criticism.
For background, I was accepted as a candidate to USAFA, USMA, and USNA, however, as my main reason for wanting to enlist is to become a Surface Warfare Officer and be part of a supportive family, I have since closed my applications to USAFA and USMA. They are both fabulous schools but USNA would be the best school to achieve my post-graduation goals.
Athletics and CFA:
I was on the bowling team my freshman and sophomore years of high school (I know it sounds strange but it's really fun!!) Once I decided I was going to try and apply to a service academy during my sophomore year, I joined Varsity Track my junior year, and Varsity XC and Track for senior year. I have continued bowling for all 4 years and am the captain for my senior year. A bi-weekly trip to the gym to lift and row rounds out my workouts at this point. I'm not big into lifting, however, I'm aware that the benefits are numerous. I discovered a love for running after I joined track and wish I would have joined sooner.
As for the CFA, I haven't officially taken it yet, however, I did a time trial and my scores are below. (These are the best of each try)
B-Ball Throw: 43 ft
Pull-up: 1 (this was a very questionable pull-up so it may not have actually counted)
Shuttle Run: 8.9 sec
Crunches: 74
Push-ups: 32 (the last few were also questionable so it is probably closer to 30)
1 mile: 7:05
This is going to be one of my biggest struggles during the admissions process so any advice helps!
Academics:
Freshman year: All honors / Straight A's
Sophomore year: All honors and 1 AP / Mix of A's and High B's with a C in Algebra 2
Junior Year: All honors and 2 AP/ Mix of A's and High B's with a low B in Calculus
Senior Year: I am registered for 4.5 AP classes and the rest honors
ACT: 32 (super score, the highest individual is a 31)
Math: 27 Science: 33 English: 32 Reading: 34
**I am registered to take the ACT again in a few weeks**
SAT: 1330
Math: 610 Reading: 720
Nominations/Interview/DoDMERB:
- Sent to both senators and my congressman this week. I will be submitting the VP this weekend and I am not eligible for any other nomination sources.
- I don't have an assigned BGO in the portal yet so I have not reached out
- DoDMERB hasn't reached out yet and if they don't within the next few weeks then I will email my counselor
Extracurriculars:
I have been really involved over the last 4 years. A few highlights are an Operation Gratitude Candy Collection I started freshman year that has collected over 1,504 lbs of candy, a mental health awareness week I organized and ran my sophomore year and multiple leadership positions in clubs and student government. I am also a huge theater person and have done several shows in addition to being in choirs in school and some with our local University. As a pianist of 13 years, I also teach younger kids at a studio about 6 hours a week and play the organ at several local churches. I'm feeling pretty comfortable with my leadership and with my ECA's so if you have any feedback it would be appreciated, but I'm not that concerned about this category.
USNA Application
My counselor has filled out the CAR and CAI. She hasn't confirmed my ECAs yet because those emails haven't gone out yet. I have gotten my English recommendation in addition to 2 other recommendations. My math teacher for this year also had me for sophomore year, however, since I struggled greatly with math that year, she thought it would be best to wait to finish her recommendation until I have finished the first quarter of senior year so she can write about that as well. My high school transcript is on its way in the mail, and so far my ACT has gone into the system. I haven't done my personal essay yet (I know I need to get on that!) but will submit it soon.
I believe that is it. Thank you so much for bearing through the post to this point. WOW, it was suuuper long!!! I hope I didn't give the impression of bragging at all, I am simply trying to give just enough information for people to give feedback. Like I said, any feedback helps!!
Thank you so much and good luck to any other candidates for the Class of 2025!! We are applying to service academies and other colleges in such a weird time, but we are going to be so much better for it and all will work out in the end! Keep pushing!
Respectfully,
Sabra