Transfer from United States Naval Academy

Transfer Students
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I am currently a 4/C (freshman) midshipman at the United States Naval Academy. I love USNA but I’m not completely sure if I am the right fit for military life, and the Naval Academy does not offer as many selections in majors and academic opportunities/challenges as much as I would prefer. Please feel free to comment on what my chances are.

I am considering applying to Duke, Stanford, Columbia, University of Virginia, and Princeton. I intend to be a Computer Science major.

High School
GPA: 4.16 (W), around 3.75 (UW)
APs: Biology (4) , Chemistry (5), BC (5), Lang (4), Gov (4), Physics M (4), Physics E (2), CS (4), Macro (3), Micro (3), US History (4)
ACT: 35 Composite
ECs:

  • Non-profit founder for girls in STEM
  • SGA
  • field hockey (varsity - 2 years, club - 1 year)
  • President for school hospitality/welcoming visitors type organization
  • Russian Honor Society (president, co-historian)
  • Various committees (honor, school improvement, human relations)
  • Relay for Life (committee chairs - 3 years)
  • Girls State
  • Neuroscience Research
    Work:
  • Intern for Russian summer camp
  • Congressional intern for House Rep
  • Data & medical image processing intern - UChicago Radiology Dept & neuroscientist
    Awards:
  • NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing - National Runner Up
  • National Russian Scholar Laureate, Russian Essay & Speaking Festival Medals
  • President’s Volunteer Service Medal
  • AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Scholar

College
QPR: 4.0
Classes:
U. S. GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3)

RHETORIC AND INTRO TO LITERATURE I (3)
4/C BOXING/WRESTLING (0)
MODERN CHEMISTRY (4) (this is Chem 2)
CYBER SECURITY I (3)
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (4)
Credits: 19

Next semester classes:
ADVANCED RUSSIAN WITH CIVILIZATION READINGS II (3)
RHETORIC AND INTRO TO LIT II (3)
AMERICAN NAVAL HISTORY (3)
PREPARING TO LEAD (2)
FUNDAMENTALS OF SEAMANSHIP (2)
4/C SWIMMING PE102 (0)
INTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (4)
GENERAL PHYSICS I (4)
Credits: 21

ECs:

  • Rugby
  • Engineering societies
  • Part of a CubeSat development team

Other
Race: Asian
Gender: Female
HS: Top 10 public high school in the nation (I was in the middle third of class)
Financial aid: will need a lot

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You are in pretty good shape to get in to any competitive school that accepts transfers (Im not sure Princeton does). Because of how much competition there is to get in, there is not guarantee that you will, but you are as qualified as anyone. Coming from the Naval Academy will count significantly. (are you sure you want to leave? a sponsor family talking!). Good luck to you. Go Navy!

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Thank you! I did not realize that Princeton didn’t offer admission to transfers. I am not sure if I want to leave either but I am keeping my options open because I am not completely sure the Academy is right for me. Beat Army!