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Michael_T

Michael_T

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Alright.... this may sound a bit weird but someone might know the answer to this somewhere online...

I have a planned trip to visit Turkey around July...

I'm in a bit of a conflicted situation such that, either I can go to Turkey, for like 10 days and return to the US to take my ACT,(which really isn't worth it for 10 days), OR it shows that I have the ability to register for the upcoming ACT test date, for July 17th, in Turkey at a High School, that is really close to the place where I will stay.


So my initial question really is... if I were to go with this option, will the Service Academies still take these scores into consideration? I think of this now, because I am definitely comfortable taking it there, but I don't know if it will be a waste of time, for example, if the SA doesn't take these scores...

Everything about the test shows the same, for example, that it starts at 8:00 AM, and that the only difference is the price, which is double.. (I think though if the SA accepts it, it will be worth the money)...

If anyone needs any more detail, I can provide, or if you could potentially give me an answer to this, I would so much appreciate it!!!!!
 
Sound like a question to ask directly of the primary source — USMA — rather than us anonymous sources on SAF. Get the straight scoop from admissions, rather than trying to parse any information that you may get here.
 
Go to Turkey! If ACT lists it as a valid testing option on the website, your scores will transfer. Also register for the September test too in case travel snafus and test cancellations happen. Military kids all over the world take ACT/SAT from non-standard locations, as do international students wanting to study in the US. You will probably have a great story to tell (maybe an admissions essay waiting to be written?) and meet some interesting people with their own stories about why they are in Turkey taking an American test like you. Have fun... sounds like an amazing opportunity!
 
boxmm24 said:
Go to Turkey! If ACT lists it as a valid testing option on the website, your scores will transfer. Also register for the September test too in case travel snafus and test cancellations happen. Military kids all over the world take ACT/SAT from non-standard locations, as do international students wanting to study in the US. You will probably have a great story to tell (maybe an admissions essay waiting to be written?) and meet some interesting people with their own stories about why they are in Turkey taking an American test like you. Have fun... sounds like an amazing opportunity!
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So do you still think Service Academies will accept those scores? I love this opportunity to take the test in the another country, I just don't want to waste literally $190 on a single test, and waste my time.
 
MichaelT2022 said:
So do you still think Service Academies will accept those scores? I love this opportunity to take the test in the another country, I just don't want to waste literally $190 on a single test, and waste my time.
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USMA and other SA's take any ACT scores into consideration.
 
MichaelT2022 said:
So do you still think Service Academies will accept those scores? I love this opportunity to take the test in the another country, I just don't want to waste literally $190 on a single test, and waste my time.
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As long as you are registering for the test on the official ACT site and they offer the location in Turkey you are looking for, those scores will be accepted anywhere. I'm surprised it costs that much, but I've never looked at overseas testing prices before. Just don't register through the school or anywhere else other than act.org and you will know that it is legitimate.

I'm serious about the essay though. Try to find a way to work the trip into your essays in some way as you answer the prompt. It's unique and will stand out.
 
There are many military members who have actually lived overseas and/or have family members who are not US residents or citizens and that
also have significant security clearances. In the case of Turkey, they are a member of NATO and considered an ally of the US.

That should not be an issue with a potential security clearance. Now dual citizenship CAN and probably WILL be an issue for some levels of
security clearance.
 
OldRetSWO said:
There are many military members who have actually lived overseas and/or have family members who are not US residents or citizens and that
also have significant security clearances. In the case of Turkey, they are a member of NATO and considered an ally of the US.

That should not be an issue with a potential security clearance. Now dual citizenship CAN and probably WILL be an issue for some levels of
security clearance.
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Having just completed my own SF86 the portion of the application regarding this and other foreign relationships was lengthy.
 
Obtaining a foreign citizenship, even with a "friendly" NATO ally, as a US citizen (versus being naturalized and keeping your previous citizenship) is a security concern that will create a speed bump in your security clearance investigation. The question the investigation has to answer is, why the split loyalty?
 
This is a late post so I won't say anything about the test.

You will have to give up your Turkish citizenship when you are getting your security clearance. People who had dual citizenship prior to USMA had to get interviewed by an agent (don't remember the official title) once the school year started.
 
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