SLE Acceptance

DS has a 33C ACT (35M, 31E, 31W, 36S), and 2160 SAT (800M, 670CR, 690W)
 
USMA Mom said:
Curious - what were ACT SAT scores for those accepted?
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The ones I submitted were: ACT: 35C (34 English, 34 Math, 36 Reading, 35 Sci/Rea) I also put in SAT: Verbal 760, Math 710. I did not input my PSAT scores because I was unsure of the format they wanted.
 
Hello Members of Service Academy Forums,
I have come here to seek the advice of alumni, present cadets, and any others that are well-versed in the admissions of West Point.
I am currently a junior at an all-male military academy in Minnesota. We have a rich tradition in sending young men to the service academies and I intend on becoming one of those distinguished individuals. My cumulative GPA is a 3.85 and I am preparing to take the ACT, and I am determined to score above a 30. I am involved in many school and out-of-school activities including Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout and serve as an instructor for all in the troop, much like a teacher to my colleagues), Peer Mentoring (15 Selected Juniors serve as counselors to their fellow students and plan out events for the underclassmen), Diversity Club (My father is from El Salvador and my mother is from New York), Citation (School Newspaper Contributor and former copy-editor), Color Guard (Serve at Funerals for fallen cops and alumni of my school), CHOOSE (A non-alcohol/drugs awareness group), Jazz Band (I have been playing guitar for nine years and play genres, specifically focusing in classical, rock, blues, and jazz), I am a Co-Founder of an Ultimate Frisbee Club, I wrestle varsity (I have wrestled for 11 years, but I have suffered 2 concussions back to back, thus limiting my letters to 1 my freshman year), I run JV Track and Cross Country, and I am confirmed in my Church (St Luke Presbyterian).
I have a few questions in general about the application process and SLE:
First off, do I have a good shot at getting into the summer session at USMA?
My sophomore year I went through clinical depression, my grades suffered. However, I bounced back and have been doing excellent this year, I do not look at my experience as a time where I failed those around me, rather as a tim where I learned the most about myself and this has developed my peer-evaluation and counseling abilities. My question, should I mention this history in my application? I feel that I would be cheated if USMA turned me down for this reason because it was only one year of my life and from that experience, I have developed into a stronger young man.
From what you can tell of my character and from my resume, do I have a good shot at a nomination? If not, how can I improve?
I plan to become a lawyer and I am planning to go to law school at Northwestern. Is West Point the best option for me? I know that I would like to serve in JAG, but does West Point provide a solid foundation for a career in law?

Thank you to all, A Future Black Knight #BeatNavy
 
The scores will vary so greatly you would not believe it. There are so many other things they factor in. My scores were 1875
 
USMA Mom said:
Curious - what were ACT SAT scores for those accepted?
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I don't know the value in comparing ACT/SAT scores especially in reference to SLE acceptees.

But my DS has a composite of 33 on the ACT (R-34, M-31, E-34, S-33).
 
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alarin1025 said:
Hello Members of Service Academy Forums,
I have come here to seek the advice of alumni, present cadets, and any others that are well-versed in the admissions of West Point.
I am currently a junior at an all-male military academy in Minnesota. We have a rich tradition in sending young men to the service academies and I intend on becoming one of those distinguished individuals. My cumulative GPA is a 3.85 and I am preparing to take the ACT, and I am determined to score above a 30. I am involved in many school and out-of-school activities including Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout and serve as an instructor for all in the troop, much like a teacher to my colleagues), Peer Mentoring (15 Selected Juniors serve as counselors to their fellow students and plan out events for the underclassmen), Diversity Club (My father is from El Salvador and my mother is from New York), Citation (School Newspaper Contributor and former copy-editor), Color Guard (Serve at Funerals for fallen cops and alumni of my school), CHOOSE (A non-alcohol/drugs awareness group), Jazz Band (I have been playing guitar for nine years and play genres, specifically focusing in classical, rock, blues, and jazz), I am a Co-Founder of an Ultimate Frisbee Club, I wrestle varsity (I have wrestled for 11 years, but I have suffered 2 concussions back to back, thus limiting my letters to 1 my freshman year), I run JV Track and Cross Country, and I am confirmed in my Church (St Luke Presbyterian).
I have a few questions in general about the application process and SLE:
First off, do I have a good shot at getting into the summer session at USMA?
My sophomore year I went through clinical depression, my grades suffered. However, I bounced back and have been doing excellent this year, I do not look at my experience as a time where I failed those around me, rather as a tim where I learned the most about myself and this has developed my peer-evaluation and counseling abilities. My question, should I mention this history in my application? I feel that I would be cheated if USMA turned me down for this reason because it was only one year of my life and from that experience, I have developed into a stronger young man.
From what you can tell of my character and from my resume, do I have a good shot at a nomination? If not, how can I improve?
I plan to become a lawyer and I am planning to go to law school at Northwestern. Is West Point the best option for me? I know that I would like to serve in JAG, but does West Point provide a solid foundation for a career in law?

Thank you to all, A Future Black Knight #BeatNavy
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Lots to digest in your post. No one can conclusively say what your chances of getting into SLE will be. If you haven't apply, do so.

If you want to be a JAG, going to West Point is one of the most difficult ways to do it. West Point is geared to produce combat officers, not JAGs. I would recommend that you go to a civilian college, be in an ROTC program, try the Ed delay program, go to law school, and then apply to be a JAG. But I've heard the easiest way is to go to college, then law school and apply as a direct commissionee.

However, others may comment on it, but being diagnosed with clinical depression may disqualify you from any military service.

Don't be discouraged. Go to law school and find a fulfilling life as a civilian lawyer. Many have. Even if some doors are closed to you, others may open up. I wish you the best as you find your life's path.
 
Padre101 said:
Lots to digest in your post. No one can conclusively say what your chances of getting into SLE will be. If you haven't apply, do so.

If you want to be a JAG, going to West Point is one of the most difficult ways to do it. West Point is geared to produce combat officers, not JAGs. I would recommend that you go to a civilian college, be in an ROTC program, try the Ed delay program, go to law school, and then apply to be a JAG. But I've heard the easiest way is to go to college, then law school and apply as a direct commissionee.

However, others may comment on it, but being diagnosed with clinical depression may disqualify you from any military service.

Don't be discouraged. Go to law school and find a fulfilling life as a civilian lawyer. Many have. Even if some doors are closed to you, others may open up. I wish you the best as you find your life's path.
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As I recall, applicants can request waivers to prevent disqualification. And if I were disqualified because of something that happened in the past and has not affected me at all now (never hurt myself, just felt very down and isolated), I would feel insulted. But I understand that they want to ensure that an officer can do the best job possible because they are training tomorrow's leaders both in the military and in the private sector.
 
^candidates don't request waivers -- the commissioning source does (ROTC, SA, etc). DoDMERB qualifies or disqualifies based on standards. Being DQ'd medically isn't just about you -- it's also about those you will work with, and whether your condition/medication would have an adverse effect on your ability to do your job or put your fellow soldiers in harms way.
 
Has anyone else got an error message when trying to fill out the Travel Information and Shirt Size form? I tried several times last night and again just now. I sent an e-mail to the address listed at the bottom of the page, but have yet to receive a response. Just wondering if I am the only one, I sometimes have that sort of affect on technology.
 
CA_hopeful said:
Has anyone else got an error message when trying to fill out the Travel Information and Shirt Size form? I tried several times last night and again just now. I sent an e-mail to the address listed at the bottom of the page, but have yet to receive a response. Just wondering if I am the only one, I sometimes have that sort of affect on technology.
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It says error on mine too, but maybe it's because I'm using my phone to fill if in. Have you heard back yet?
 
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