I'm going to start out by telling you a little about me. I'm a high school senior in Pennsylvania. I've applied to both the Naval Academy and to NROTC. I have a 1470 / 2130 SAT but my grades don't match. Freshman and Sophomore year I had ~3.00 GPA. Thankfully my Junior year I got a 3.87 GPA. I finished the first quarter of my Senior year with a 4.87 GPA. My class rank is 72/227. The bottom line is, I didn't see how important it was until this year. Now I have a goal, and I'm giving it my all. I am a year round runner participating in Cross Country and Track. I also have volunteer and community service.
What do you guys think about my qualifications? I know that only gives you a small picture, sorry. I would also like to know more about what happens if I get an NROTC scholarship but not an appointment to the Naval Academy. Can I reapply next year? Or the year after that?
Also, does anyone know any way I could increase my chances of getting into NAPS? I know, I know, they look at you automatically when you apply, but if there is any way to increase my chances I want to do it.
Finally, I would appreciate some advice on selecting a major. My goal is to be a Nuclear Submarine Officer, serving as an Engineer Officer. Did I say that right? Do I say Nuclear Submarine Engineer Officer? Anyway. . . I assume the right thing for me to do would be to major in Nuclear Engineering. Should I consider Mechanical Engineering as well? Is there something that would benefit me the most?
O.K. I would like to thank everyone in advance for their guidance and advice. I would appreciate anything anyone has to say, even if it is just to point me to another thread. Good luck to all you other applicants.
What do you guys think about my qualifications? I know that only gives you a small picture, sorry. I would also like to know more about what happens if I get an NROTC scholarship but not an appointment to the Naval Academy. Can I reapply next year? Or the year after that?
Also, does anyone know any way I could increase my chances of getting into NAPS? I know, I know, they look at you automatically when you apply, but if there is any way to increase my chances I want to do it.
Finally, I would appreciate some advice on selecting a major. My goal is to be a Nuclear Submarine Officer, serving as an Engineer Officer. Did I say that right? Do I say Nuclear Submarine Engineer Officer? Anyway. . . I assume the right thing for me to do would be to major in Nuclear Engineering. Should I consider Mechanical Engineering as well? Is there something that would benefit me the most?
O.K. I would like to thank everyone in advance for their guidance and advice. I would appreciate anything anyone has to say, even if it is just to point me to another thread. Good luck to all you other applicants.