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Old 10-21-2008, 07:32 PM   #1
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Chances?

I was hoping the experts could tell me their opinion.

ACT- 30 ovr, 28 english, 25 math, 33 reading, 32 science
GPA- 3.8, 3.9(if not including freshman year)

Sports- Freshman boys soccer, conditioning class (2 years)

Activities- Freshmen Boys soccer, Ski Club 9th, 10th & 11th grades, NHS 11th and 12th grade, Quiz Bowl 12th grade, Team Captain of Relay for Life '08, have played guitar for 2 years now, and actively looking for band-mates.

Job- Worked at McDonald's since July, 2008. Trained on all service positions (front counter, running, drive through, back cash, fries, prep.) 30+ hours per week when not in school, 16 hours when in.

Notable Classes- AP Calc, AP US History, Physics, Chem, Electronics...

Scored about 214 on the physical fitness test. What do you guys think?
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Old 10-22-2008, 06:05 AM   #2
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Good except for lack of athletic team participation and leadership posts. Ski club doesn't quite cut it...but again very good overall...good luck.
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Old 10-24-2008, 07:20 AM   #3
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also....

i didnt see any volunteering on there.......you should start focussing on getting some hours in on that, it shows alot!
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Old 10-24-2008, 07:35 AM   #4
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Good to see you on again Propeller...how are things going at the CGA? I am going up tomorrow for the football game.
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Old 10-24-2008, 07:41 AM   #5
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ahh things are going a little rough right now.......academics is killer.......and i'm sure you've heard there was a mast last night....upper class dont seem to be happy about us at the moment!
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Old 10-24-2008, 10:32 AM   #6
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What is a mast?
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Old 10-24-2008, 11:09 AM   #7
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It is a disciplinary hearing in the Navy and Coast Guard known as "non-judicial punishment."

(The Army and Air Force call it an "Article 15)

Less serious than a court martial and more serious than a simple reprimand, used to punish for minor offenses.

UCMJ - Article 15 (Nonjudicial Punishment)
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Old 10-24-2008, 11:11 AM   #8
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what exactly did the mast entail? It does not sound like much fun...
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Old 10-24-2008, 05:32 PM   #9
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Some kids got in trouble and the mast was a way of publicly telling 2012 that what they did is not acceptable. They're being made examples of, which really sucks as 3 of them are my companymates. That's all you really need to know.
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Old 10-24-2008, 08:56 PM   #10
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Good grades. I recommend the SAT if you didn't take it yet, and apply for early action. The CGA, more than other service academies, lose to see volunteer work and humanitarian work. NHS is great - participate a lot and try running some events. That's what I did.

Try to find something that helps you stand out. I, for example, took flying lessons my senior year, and got my license before Swab Summer began. Also, make sure you choose to have an interview.
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