What are my chances?

Goingtosea
Wed, 04 May 2011 08:38:18 +0000

Hayes13, it’s a good time to start your research. You need to be an excellent HS student first and foremost…your class rank and course work has to near or at the top. Take AP courses in Science and Math and ace them. Take the PSAT and SATs and score very high. Sports and physical fitness in general are very important. Leadership experience will be key. Your goal should be to become a team captain. If you’re in a Church group, Sea Cadets or active in a school club you need to be able to demonstrate what you did to lead these organizations. Finally go to your local College night - as a sopomore - and meet your Blue and Gold Officer (BGO). Better yet find out who that person is in your area and send an introductory email expressing your interest. Get to know your BGO. And even after you do all the above you’ll be competing with a very qualified set of candidates. Good luck.