How to get into West Point Q&A Video

Описание: Thinking about applying to the United States Military Academy at West Point? You’re in the right place.

In this video, we share the Q&A segment from our recent LIVE event, “How to Get Into West Point,” where we tackle real questions from students and parents currently going through the admissions process, as well as those who are preparing to apply. From applications to appointments, we break down what you need to know to stay informed and prepared.

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0:00 Intro
06:13 Does the timeline change at all for athletes?
01:25 Do you recommend taking both the SAT and the ACT?
02:23 Are there downfalls to taking multiple SATs?
02:42 Would it be possible to send my test results to DODMERB for preliminary review just to determine whether I would likely meet qualification standards?
03:09 If you get accepted to Boys State and SLE, which one should you go to?
03:40 If you do two years with a significant leadership position, does it count as two leadership positions?
04:14 What are the CFA scoring standards?
04:30 Can we edit applications like extracurriculars after application submission?
04:56 What are the ideal GPA, SAT/ACT scores?
05:30 What is Boys State?
05:47 Would admissions officers rather see a Congressman or Senator nomination rather than a service member parent nomination or do they carry the same weight?
06:35 Is 1460 competitive with a Congressional Nomination?
06:51 West Point is now allowing the CLT as an alternate to SAT/ACT. Would you recommend one over the other? Also, does West Point allowing it mean all Congress people will allow it?
07:35 I am currently attending a very STEM-focused and competitive school. I’m planning on majoring in Political Science or Economics. Should I take a more STEM-focused curriculum because of my school, or should I take more major related classes?
08:29 What are some tips for getting accepted to SLE?
09:57 If West Point is your first choice but you would love to go to any Service Academy, does it hurt to apply to all four?
10:41 How does West Point view personal projects such as managing a business or selling on websites to other businesses?
11:21 Does it help to have multiple Congressional letters? Does it help to have a West Point faculty letter?
12:51 I’m assuming most AE clients apply to more than one academy. How does coaching process change to West Point, etc?
14:02 Does having a B- to A- grades in very rigorous courses outweigh A+ grades in less rigorous courses?
15:06 Does your application only get reviewed after completing DODMERB and being medically approved?
15:43 My dad is qualified and 100% disabled. I understand I can get a Vice Presidential Nomination because of this, but did you say that my dad himself can conduct the interview because he’s stable?
16:19 If my GPA is not the highest, probably around a 3.7 but I’m taking rigorous classes and challenging myself and I have an ACT of 35. Is it still okay that my unweighted GPA is not the best?
16:57 Would it benefit me to take Honors Chemistry my senior year as a seventh class? Even if I took Chemistry in 10th Grade?
17:49 Am I competing with only other people for nomination for my same Congressman? I heard only five people in one congressional district can be appointed.
18:50 How does West Point view being an officer in Future Farmers of America (FFA)?
19:10 What is the breakdown of how much West Point weighs each section of the ACT? Is one section weighted more than the others?
19:27 When it comes to senior year classes, Calculus or AP Stats? Physics or AP Environmental Management?
19:39 Would it be better to submit my GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 100 point scale?
19:53 Is there a weighted difference for a candidate if their parent is a Purple Heart recipient retired service member?
20:04 If I have a not so strong unweighted average but a strong weighted average, would admissions look more at unweighted or unweighted?