Setbacks

[navy2715]

Realistically, if I were to earn straight Bs in high school stem classes, is that a good indicator that I could be ill equipped for the academics? I have good study habits and am not afraid to get extra help in order to be successful at USMMA, but I am worried about going if I won’t make it past first tri. I am heavily considering a prep school first. Let me know your thoughts.

 

[Inprogress]

i performed very mediocre in highschool, I was sent to USMMA prep, rejected for CO 27. Definitely the extra year as of right now has benefited me physically, academically, and exposed me to a military life style. Not only have I matured drastically… I took task and my school more seriously and achieved a 4.0 my first year in college. I would say if you decide to be a self prep or become a sponsored prep, be prepared to give more than 100% in your first semester and do not drop the ball.

 

[kpmom2013]

Hard to tell because no one here knows how challenging your high school curriculum is. The admissions office will consider your high school's profile in making their decision whether to admit you. If they offer you a spot, they definitely think you have what it takes to succeed at USMMA. What worries me more is your seeming lack of self confidence in your own abilities. I would start working today on your STEM prep even if you just do Kahn Academy online so that you find any weak spots in your education and so you can become more confident. Good luck.

 

[NeverSayNever]

Your academic performance at KP is dependent on lots more than your academic ability. The pace of play while getting accustomed to regimental life is part of the setback problem. The academics alone aren’t dissimilar from “normal” college…but the quality of professors at KP and the inability to drop classes is another part of the equation. The company environment and your MIDN leadership are also contributing factors. If you can get As and Bs in highschool chem/precacl/physics than you have the “ability”…but you could do everything right and just get bad professors and fail…

 

[franknd]

What about comparing your SAT/ACT math score to the range at USMMA? I wouldn't discount the value of that as a measuring stick, among others.