Naval academy chances

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<p>My name is Richard Wilson and I am a Junior from Virginia. I am interested in the Naval Academy and have been since 6th grade when my teacher told me to pick a more realistic dream. Ever since then I have had a drive to do everything I can to get in. I am in JROTC staff and next year I will be the Battalion Commander. I will be the President of my schools student body, I am a member of our NHS, Interact club, and many others. I do JROTC Raiders as a Varsity Sport, Cross Country, Rifle Team, JROTC Honor Guards, Leadership Bowl Team, and many others and hold the top level of leadership. I was selected to go to HOBY. I am a member of my MACC, Forensics, and youth groups. I have many letters for all of these activities. I run a 6 minute flat mile, I can do 70 pushups in 2 minutes, 94 sit-ups in 2 minutes, 16 pullups, ect ect ect. </p>

<p>In a summary I am a boss at extracurriculars, leadership, and fitness but my flaws are on my SATs and maybe class rank. My SAT score was a 1400 and my class rank is barely cracking the top 20%. I take all honors and College classes.</p>

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<p>Even though the Naval Academy is admitting kids for the military, a primarily physical endeavor, they still want sharp, focused men and women to serve for them. I’d recommend you retake the SAT, shooting for around 1800. Otherwise your chances of admission may be slim. </p>

<p>Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>Navy: Reach</p>

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<p>Richard… apply to the Naval Academy. It is your dream. Give it a try! Then also have a solid “Plan B.”</p>

<p>One good “Plan B” is to also apply for the Naval ROTC scholarship, Marine Option (you do want the Marines, right?). NROTC is was what I did.</p>

<p>Another good “Plan B” is the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech. No scholarship required. The Corps is kind of like being at the Naval Academy (or West Point) 12 hours a day 5 days a week instead of the USNA 24 hours, 7 days a week. In other words, the best of both worlds. See this website:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.vtcc.vt.edu/”>http://www.vtcc.vt.edu/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>BUT THE BEST “PLAN B”…
It looks like academics is your weak spot. The Naval Academy has a solution for that. It is called the Naval Academy Prep School, which is typically offered to people like you who are motivated and hard working but might not be quite academically prepared for USNA. I believe that it is only offered after you have applied to USNA but have been denied. Check out this website:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.usna.edu/NAPS/”>http://www.usna.edu/NAPS/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Good Luck!</p>