Chances for applying at the USNA?

candidatemom
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:47:31 +0000

Since you have already graduated, why not swim for your college team, even as JV? If you are enrolled at a community college, swim for them. Home schoolers may not compete for public school teams in our state, either. They compete for club and travel teams.

Your family business experience does not equate to leadership. Whom are you leading? How many non-family subordinates do you have (that report to you directly)? The skills you list are wonderful, but solitary. The idea of military service is to accept orders, and then implement then through your subordinates. Team sports demonstrates the ability to work together as a group for a common goal, even if that goal seems absurd. Also your apparent lack of physical conditioning would make scoring on the PAE and subsequent PRT a challenge.

I wish there was a crystal ball to predict your chances. An awful lot depends on how competitive your District is. I know of an outstanding candidate with 1500+ SAT (old style) leadership, athletics, music, outstanding GPA, and no offer of appointment. Others less qualified were, in part because they were the best of their MOC’s slate.

The bottom line is that you must position yourself in the best possible light.

Your SAT scores also need considerable improvement (Minimum of 600 on each section, and minimum 1300 composite (math + Critical reading)). Remember USNA has a technical focus. EVERYONE takes chemistry, calculus (3 sem), calculus-based physics, even poly sci majors.
Best of Luck
CM