kay951

Hi all, I just joined this forum and was thrilled to see the amount of responses from other hopeful candidates!

So to start off I am a current SOPHOMORE, class of 2014 in Highschool.
My credentials go as following, starting with academics:

Freshman year: All regular core classes, Honors Geometry(1 year ahead), and Spanish 100 for two semesters.

Averaging GPA for 1st and 2nd semester at 3.67.


I am pursuing an IB Diploma.
Sophomore year, I slacked off: Full Pre-IB Courses.
Pre-IB History
Pre-IB English
Pre-IB Chemistry(that was hell)
Pre-IB Algebra II/TRIG
Intro to Marketing
Spanish 200
Average GPA Sophomore Year: 3.3.
As you can see, I went from one honors class to FULL IB HONORS CRAZY classes.

I plan on improving drastically.

Average Overall GPA 9-10 grade: 3.55

What classes I plan to take Junior Year:
IB History
IB English
IB Physics
IB PRE-Calc
IB Spanish 300
IB Business and marketing
Aiming for a 4.0
Aiming for a 3.85 Average GPA End of Junior Year.

Senior Year(Doesn't really matter if I don't make it)
Same classes except IB Spanish 400 and IB Calculus

Taking SAT Prep during the summer, on practice test I scored a 1840. Aiming for 2100.

For sports:
Freshmen year: Football
Sophomore year: JV Tennis and Crew(Rowing)
Junior year: Varsity Tennis and Experienced(Varsity) Crew
Senior year: V Tennis and Experienced Crew

LEADERSHIP:

Okay, so for leadership I am heavily involved in almost anything I can do.
First off, I am in the US Naval Sea Cadets. I joined this year and am going to Bootcamp this summer. I hope to expand my leadership skills through this and become a LPO(Leading Petty Officer) end of my Junior year when I apply.

So during freshmen year, since my school was a 7-9 Junior High school, I was elected Co-President of ASB, that helped me a lot to prepare for what I did this year.

Sophomore Year: Elected Sophomore Class President at the beginning of the year, and also elected for Vice President of Key Club(Community service oriented club) for next year. And also at the end of the year, I ran for Junior Class President, and won unopposed

Junior Year: I plan to finish the year strong and motivated, and will run for ASB President. If I lose, I will run for Senior Class President.

So basically, I was elected co-president of my Junior High School ASB, Sophomore Class President, Junior Class President, Key Club Vice President, and hope to become a LPO at Sea Cadets.


I think that's all I need to say for my credentials.


Thank you for all of you who have taken their time to read this and I hope to get replies on what I need to do to improve. Thank you guys so much!

Whistle Pig

The short and precise answer to your question ... none has a clue about your shot as you're early in the process. And most often it depends upon your immediate regional competition for nomination and appointment slot. So you're barking up the wrong tree trying to get anyone's "chancing" for this. It's different, you'll learn to the degree you persist on this trail, than a secular institution. The best answer to your wondering is look at the current class profile(s) and see where you stand relative to that profile. But be forewarned that candidates may be superior to virtually all the profile measures and not receive an appointment. Conversely, candidates might be lesser in many categories and be appointed. No way to predict.

The one red flag seen on your info? Your gpa performance in your early 2 years is headed the wrong direction. Get it turned around. You wanna be outstanding and getting better! Good luck!

usna_reject

Good that you have sports in your profile. Physical fitness is huge at the academy. Academics are extremely tough. I graduated high school with a 4.1 GPA. My first semester at USNA all together was a 1.5. I'd say keep pushing but if you get the opportunity for NAPS or prep school please take the offer.

I joined Sea Cadets halfway through my sophomore year like you. It was a great experience. 10 years later I still talk to the former cadets in my division

dlee96

Everything looks good cept GPA. Considering how hard your IB classes were for you and the results of your classes, I would seriously consider dropping an IB class or two. Your prospects for a 4.0 with a full IB schedule (considering your sophomore 3.3 GPA with PRE-IB) is slim at best. Talk to your counselor and try to get 1-2 easier classes.