Chances for applying at the USNA?

lemon_squeezer
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:16:54 +0000

Hello there -

For the past year or so, I have been interested the Naval Academy. Currently I am a 16 year old home schooled graduate. My GPA is a 4.0 (transcripts are taken care of through an accredited school). My SAT scores in verbal and math are 670 and 590 respectively. I am enrolled in the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps and have been involved in programs such as Youth in Government, and the local swim team as well as the trap team (class C division). I have not been able to earn varsity letters as the state says that one has to be enrolled in a public school in order to do so. I was told that what I am doing now (basically running a small family business) could also qualify as leadership skills. I have to meet with clients, am in charge of sales and marketing, some billing, web design and maintenance. I have been taking college courses for the past year and will be a sophmore soon. I have also done some volunteer work for a group in my area as well as worked in my area during the presidential campaign.

What are my chances of getting in given my current stats? As I understand it, I can apply now and enter the Academy at 17 this next summer. This is what I have been aiming for originally, but I have also considered holding off a year, taking another SAT and/or ACT, then applying. As I have graduated already, I will continue to take online courses, be involved in as much as I can, and continue with my jobs.

Any advice on this matter is appreciated.