bonf1382

What % of applicants to West Point recieve an appointment on their 3rd attempt?

I read that 40% are accepted on 2nd attempt but what about 3rd?

Ann

I'm not sure that those stats are available. You are clearly determined which is a good thing. Best bet is to keep in contact with your RC in Admissions and let him/her guide you. The admissions department is very good at giving honest feedback to candidates.

Good luck!

Fas033

Well, it basically depends on who you're competing against. For senators, there are only 10 slots and they choose the candidates that would best represent them.

Ann

"For senators, there are only 10 slots and they choose the candidates that would best represent them. "

To clarify, for each vacancy a senator has (usually 1 per year), he/she can nominate 10 candidates. Who "wins" the appointment depends on the method the senator uses. Many use the competitive method which means that the candidate with the highest whole candidate score must be offered an appointment. The rest of the nominees on the slate (if fully qualified) are then put on the National Waiting List and compete from there for an appointment.

"Well, it basically depends on who you're competing against."

True - but USMA is able to admit a few candidates without regard to whole candidate score.

That being said, to be eligible to compete for an appointment a candidate must be fully qualified with an nomination.