Hi!
I’m currently applying for the USNA class of 2030. I’m in the middle of my freshman year at Dartmouth, and I’m in Army ROTC but realized Army isn’t the branch for me. I’m pretty strong academically (36 ACT, National Merit Scholar, 3.97 unweighted GPA in high school with 11 APs, and I’m doing well at Dartmouth) and competent athletically (456/500 on the Army Fitness Test but I had an injury and will score at least 20 points higher the next time I take it; state championships in high school tennis, I was the girls’ varsity captain and first singles + won All-Star awards, etc.; club tennis at Dartmouth that only accepted like 10 out of over 100 people that tried out). I’ve also worked a variety of jobs and internships in both engineering and government, and wrote (in my opinion!) a strong essay for both the nomination and the actual Academy application.
I’m a good essay writer and my recommendations will definitely be strong (Dartmouth professor, tennis coach, boss with 2 kids in the Navy). I haven’t taken the CFA yet, but I’ll definitely pass with decent to high scores in everything except pull-ups. I personally thought my BGO interview went well - I really liked my officer and we had a great convo. I also have good activities - I didn’t get to hear back from a lot of places last year because I got into Dartmouth early decision, but I also got into UCLA, UC Davis, and got scholarships, etc, etc. I’m planning to major in aerospace and government, and I’m taking courses/involved in activities relevant to those right now!
I’m wondering, though, what my actual chances are for getting an appointment - I missed the deadlines to apply for nominations because my state deadlines are in October and I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to transfer yet after just one month at college. I reached out to my state senators and rep, and one (Warren) agreed to look over my nomination application. The email I received from her office said that the board would be willing to review my application if I sent it in within 2 days because they typically notify nomination recipients 2-3 weeks before the Jan 31 application deadline, and I sent everything over (personal statement, activities, awards, ACT score, transcripts, recommendations) the next day. I got a notification that the office opened and reviewed my transcript the day after, but haven’t heard back since. I will also apply to the VP nomination.
I’m just worried about the nomination because I missed the application deadline for my other state senator and rep - do y’all think I still have a shot?
Thanks 