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I wondered if you knew if there are many students who transferred from another college to USMMA? Is there a different strategy for transfer students vs students coming straight from high school?
 
@Bosley22 There are no transfer students at USMMA....everyone starts at the same starting point plebe year. however there are many that apply with some college under the belt already. I recommend reaching out to the admissions officer for your region to get specifics.

College students applying will have to provide not only School Official Evaluations for high school teachers but also two college letter of recommendations as well.
 
@Bosley22 There are no transfer students at USMMA....everyone starts at the same starting point plebe year. however there are many that apply with some college under the belt already. I recommend reaching out to the admissions officer for your region to get specifics.

College students applying will have to provide not only School Official Evaluations for high school teachers but also two college letter of recommendations as well.

Not meaning to be pedantic, but the definition of a transfer student is a student that has started their college career and taken some college courses. Doesn't matter if no credits transfer or if everyone starts as a Plebe at KP.

My question was just if there was a strategy when applying that would be different than that of a high school senior. Are there certain classes he should be taking etc.
 
Any college applicant or re-applicant should take demanding college courses that mimic what a Plebe will be taking at Kings Point. These should include English, Calculus, and Chemistry with lab. Also, continue with finding and excelling at leadership opportunities. Try to establish relationships with your college professors so they will have a basis for recommending you for admission to USMMA next year. Good luck!
 
I wondered if you knew if there are many students who transferred from another college to USMMA? Is there a different strategy for transfer students vs students coming straight from high school?

There are many who enter KP with a year (or more) of college under their belt. I would have to check for the exact number, but just a guesstimate would be around 10-15%--and that would include sponsored preps. Follow @kpmom2013 's recommendations above. My son entered with a year of self prep, as a first-time applicant, and has done well academically and regimentally. He did AROTC at his university and combined with a rigorous engineering curriculum and says that it helped immensely in his success (thus far!). Good luck!
 
How does this process work? Part 1 is filled out and submitted and then applicant is assigned a candidate number and permitted to move on if deemed a good candidate? If that's correct, what is the turn around time before they know to continue (or not)?
 
My son has begun his application as of Monday. We are very excited and eager. The football coaches have been very supportive and have put him in touch with several graduates one of which went Maritime and the other that is currently training to be an Air Force pilot so my son has both ends of the spectrum covered to see what he might be looking at in the future
 
How does this process work? Part 1 is filled out and submitted and then applicant is assigned a candidate number and permitted to move on if deemed a good candidate? If that's correct, what is the turn around time before they know to continue (or not)?
In the past few years, it has been a quick turnaround, a few days. This year, who knows??
 
Since I have not taken the ACT or the SAT and may or may not be able to take the ACT on July 18th. Should I submit Part 1 without that information or is there a Field Force rep that would have that answer for me??
 
To Kamsdad above. Very wise to start exploring one of KP's strongest pluses: OPTIONS. But be careful not to decide too soon. Take 3 years, after sea term and internship, to make the choice. DD got too focused too soon and hit some potholes. The decision will come and you'll be a little older and much wiser. (Believe it parents; you''ll be amazed how much wiser.) Though the schedule is very tight, there is enough time and counseling to weigh those options (many of which you don't know exist or understand) and then get to where you want to be. Liaisons can help you get that time with the field to which you are leaning and it may be totally different than what you now think it will be. And maybe not. But remember, if it's active duty, you serve at the needs of the service. By the way, the coaches, once you get there, walk the walk. Athletics are a valuable part of the process, not the reason for existence. Yes, compete hard, but I don't think any KP grad has earned significant paycheck in a sport. This tail does not wag this dog. (Football coach is an alum)
 
Since I have not taken the ACT or the SAT and may or may not be able to take the ACT on July 18th. Should I submit Part 1 without that information or is there a Field Force rep that would have that answer for me??
This problem is a good reason to take these tests early in junior year or even sophomore year. My guess would be that they might want to see your PSAT score. But since this year is unlike any other, I would email or call admissions. Good luck.
 
Athletics are a valuable part of the process, not the reason for existence. Yes, compete hard, but I don't think any KP grad has earned significant paycheck in a sport. This tail does not wag this dog. (Football coach is an alum)

So far as I know, Joe Rizzo is the only KP grad (73) that had a pro football career.
 
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