It is important to understand the Kings Point admission process. The idea that an SAT below 1100 is encouraging shows a lack of understanding of how the process works.
46 CFR 310.53 specifics nominations and vacancies at Kings Point. The number of vacancies for each entering class is in proportion to the representation in Congress. North Carolina has six vacancies for example. Typically, the top six applicants with congressional nominations will receive an appointment. It is important to note that you are not competing against the mean (average class profile), but you are competing with and against all applicants in your state for the appointment. Additionally, applicants are selected by order of merit off of the National Waitlist. The order of merit is determined by the scores of the required entrance examinations, on assessment of the academic background of the individual, and on such other factors, as are considered by the Admissions to be effective indicators of motivation and the probability of successful completion of training.
Finally, minimum qualifying scores on the entrance examinations will be determined by the Superintendent of the Academy for each entering class prior to any offers of appointment for the particular class. Any score below the minimum on any one section of an examination shall make the nominee ineligible for admission. Typically, the minimum scores are in the 570 range for Math and Verbal.
