@Sucker boi yes it is true. Just see how many cadets they accept a year then see how many sports teams they have. You won't get in with just academics.
I was a ballet dancer for 10 years! Now I'm gonna start working on getting into West Point and I can't describe how happy I was when you said you were a dancer! I'll be starting my freshman year of high school this semester and I REALLY wanna get into one of the service academies so thank you for this video! It really helped.
Don’t listen to Suhayl. With that being said, however, fully understand the commitment you’re making to the government. They will own you for 8 years after you graduate West Point. Also make sure you understand the physical and mental requirements for attending a military academy.
does being a jrotc cadet matter to admissions officers? i’m thinking of becoming an army officer at west point and my high school has a jrotc program but i’m not sure if it will be important if i end up wanting to pursue becoming an officer
As an N.C.O. that trained Cadets during summer Field Training at Buckner and Natural Bridge, I have a very simple answer. Excel at everything you do. From 10th grade on. And in the things you do not excel at,still seek and demand excellence 100% of the time. Always strive for it. And have deep cemented in desire to commit your self totally to getting in, through, and in your career as an Army Officer.
Freshman Year was a write off,.now not talking failing grades, just lower than the three other years They demand athletic ability. Looking for team Captains.Have to play either Varsity, club, Company level at the Point This is a must. West Point is all about learning to follow before learning to lead.@@MohammadAli-cw3nl
Thank you for posting this video, I am a freshman in high school right now and this video really helped me hopefully my dreams come true and I get accepted to WestPoint in 2025!
I’m in 8th when should I start my application and what clubs and after school activities should I do to round out my application in the future I play hockey already
Hockey4744 it’s great that you’re thinking about this now. You’ll be able to start applying your junior year. In the mean time strive to be excellent at everything you do. Keep up the hockey and try to be a team captain in high school. It doesn’t matter as much what clubs and extracurriculars you do but how you do it. First I’d find something you’re passionate about and really enjoy doing and be as active in that activity as you can manage. Show your leadership potential. Find something that serves a greater cause than yourself. There’ll be lots of clubs and things to choose from when you get to high school. Do some research and pick something that really interests you. However, don’t over extend yourself. On top of concentrating on doing well in school and athletics you’ll most likely only have time for one other activity.
Hello Leo! I’m a Junior in High School. I was wondering, because I haven’t seen it anywhere on the internet, but when is the earliest time you can open a candidate file with the USMA? Alternatively, when did you open a candidate file?
PeterXK you should be able to start one now or very soon! Go to the USMA website and fill out the candidate questionnaire. Here is the general timeline for applying: www.usma.edu/admissions/Shared%20Documents/Admissions%20Timeline.pdf
You cannot open a file until you apply for the summer training program that rising seniors can attend. When you apply for that, it is your initial application. Before that you can be added to the mailing list. Open your application ASAP!
I’m a sophomore right now. I have above a 4.0 GPA and taking AP classes. My weakest spot would definitely be sports. Right now I do swimming and the JROTC raider A team year round. I am wondering if the raider A team is enough to be recognized as varsity and could be a good thing to get into West Point?
You get varsity credit for doing a sport for all four years. If you participate in a sport, in senior year your coach will acknowledge that you did varsity.
It's my dream to get into West Point and join the Army as a commissioned officer and serve my country. But I a few questions, do I join the Army THEN, apply for West Point or is it the other way around? 2. What if I am 180 lbs but can't lose anymore weight and still a reliable person, could I still apply? And 3. Could I reapply for West Point after my four-year term is over?
Hi EJ i was wondering if West Point accepts Active Duty Army soldiers, and was wondering if after i have completed Infantry schooling and graduated Army Ranger School, do you think i will have a likelyhood of me increasing my odds of getting accepted into West Point? Thanks for your videos Thomas love the work your doing!! Keep it up👌#GoArmy
Arjhan Esfahani yes prior military service looks good on your application. USMAPS is another good option for many prior service and athletes who might need to work on their academics. Oh and I’m not Thomas ;)
Arjhan Esfahani Get the best pro and con marks you can and sit down with your company commander. Advise him of your interest in attending WP and why you want to go there. WP reserves slots for enlisted folks. There’s information available out there. Your best bet is to contact WP.
Is it possible to get in with a fairly low GPA, but a high SAT score? I have a fairly low 3.25 gpa, my weighted GPA however is closer to 4.0. My SAT score is also very high, a 1500. I also rank in the middle 50%.... I've done a lot of advanced classes, and I'm in IB. Also been involved in extracurriculars. It is low, but is there a remote possibly to get accepted?
I am currently going into my 10th grade year, i'm starting out with a 4.0 gpa already and Im in varsity cross country and hope to make varsity soccer this year. I also plan on joining a math club. Becoming a cadet at West Point has been a passion of mine for years. Is there any additional things I should do in my high school career to better my chances of being accepted?
Current cadet here. Ur on the right path and I’d definitely say you’re doing great. However try to focus more on academics even if it means laying off on one of your sports if you need to. I’m class of 2023 and about 30 percent of my class were either valedictorians or salutatorians of their HS. Being varsity is good but they really wanna see you being captains if ur really good at one sport focus on that and go all in to get the leadership position. Same with clubs get those positions not simply be a member. Best of luck!
So I’m currently a freshman in high school and West Point is one of the collages that I have a strong feeling about going to. I feel good on the physical and leadership parts of this. My Academics are all As and Bs and I’m not taking many honors or AP classes. Do you think I should try to change it and challenge myself more?
Knicker Bocker You can do lots of things: sports, student gov, clubs, outside organizations and charities. Find something you want to do and run with it. Doesn’t matter what it is as long as you show leadership and impact in that activity.
After school clubs (ex NHS, SGA, Key club etc) Sport team (cross country, football, soccer etc) Also suggest you to take JROTC in high school it would really prepare you for leadership and military, your Senior army instructor may also writ a letter of nomination for you which is really supper critical for federal service academy( you must have it in able to be considered) you can either get it from President, Vice President, senates of congress, Senior army instructors if your JROTC unit is a honor unit with distinction and maybe from House of Representatives
What do we do if we have allergies like Peanuts, I'm in 8th Grade and I'm in Boy Scouts, I do Travel Soccer, and I study. I researched allergies and read that it's an automatic DQ; and if that does happen I'll try for a waiver, but if we can make it where the symtoms are not serious or cause any reactions when eating MREs that contain peanuts, will we be able to succeed the medical part?
I’m not sure if anyone will see this, but I’m a little intimidated by the requirements needed but was curious to see how prepared I am already for an application to West Point as I am currently a sophomore in high school. I ended freshman year with a 4.1 GPA, and am currently apart of STUCO, and JV soccer and baseball. I don’t believe I will be able to become a captain of either of those teams however, and am curious as to what I could do to increase my chances. Any suggestions would be incredibly appreciated
could i get into west point with a 3.7 gpa in all ap classes, a 28 on the act, and tons of extra curriculars with major leadership positions. The only team sports I did was summer intramural volleyball. I am very fit though and have worked in academic teams in extracurriculars multiple times before. I am a junior now and Im doing the junior enlistment program with the national guard too because I made a 75 on the ASVAB. Could I get in? Im stressed
Step 1: Apply to the Naval Academy, get rejected; Step 2: Apply to West Point, get accepted. Step 3: Lose to Navy in football. Seriously, though - getting accepted to any Service Academy is an honor. Keep Merchant Marine Academy and Coast Guard Academy on your list as well. Apply to all of them. Be proud if you are accepted to any of them. It's an honor, and a life-changing experience. #GoNavy.
so i’m a sophomore in hs (yeah i know im early) but west point has always been my dream. I have a 3.6 unweighted, 3.8 weighted. I tore my acl and am in rehab but before that I was captain of my high school freshmen soccer team(as a freshman) and play club soccer year round. I just got accepted into a 6 week internship for YMHA which is fairly prestigious as well as having done numerous hours of volunteering for my church such as service projects or community service. I am in my schools Honors Chmabr Orchestra and we were 1/4 highschool orchestras in the world chosen to do an international performance. I havnt taken SAT or ACT yet and I am in good shape. How am I looking and what else should I do to heighten my chances?
Justin Lopez yes it is possible to get in with a GED. After graduating from West Point you are required to serve on active duty for 5 years. You can attend West Point the first 2 years without any commitment. Once you start your junior or “cow” year you owe the army time.
Anais ¿ you’ll get a packing list and rules when you are accepted. Basic training is largely about learning those rules and regs. My main advice would be to never give up and volunteer to help whenever you get a chance. Show confidence.
@ Mason Yes, Ice Hockey can qualify also because it is considered to be a competitive sport and there are Varsity teams. West Point has a long standing rivalry with the Canadian Royal Military Academy nicknamed the Palladins.
Do I have a chance of getting into West Point? I just finished my freshman year of high school. I am currently on summer break and preparing for my sophomore year. My freshman year was probably the best year that I’ve ever had, compared to middle school. Academically and leadership-wise, I have excelled greatly. Academically: I have maintained 90’s and above in all honors classes, finishing with a GPA of ~4.1 I scored all A’s on my finals Leadership-wise: I am a baritone section leader in my school’s marching band (maybe the first even, since baritones were previously integrated into the trombone section) I am a First Sergeant in my school’s JROTC battalion I am also the captain/leader of my school’s air rifle team in JROTC I have also received the Superior Cadet award in JROTC, as well as the SAI (senior army instructor) leadership excellence award and academic excellence award. I have also received different awards for band for All-Region and solo competition for UIL.
Hey I also played baritone for a long time before coming to West Point. I am a current cadet and what really matters when applying is your standardized test scores, leadership roles, and physical shape. If you have those three locked and get a nomination, you should be good.
I’m a sophomore and at the end of my freshman year I had a GPA of Unweighted: 3.8 or 3.9 Weighted:4.82 I take all Honors and a AP course Class Rank ( as of current ) 58 out of 707 Extracurriculars Marching Band( planning to do all 4 years) Planning to become the band president I’ll try to make a run for STUCO I am trying out for basketball this year, I believe I have a good shot of making JV I did TaeKwonDo for 6/7 years I’m also planning to join a few clubs My dad was a Colonel, so he’s asking a couple of his General buddies in the near future to write a recommendation letter for me. What do you think my chances are of getting in?
You will get in easy. A garunteed get in way is to. 1: Win a state title with a team/by yourself 2: be in a leadership program 3: be smart 4: your dad being a former colonel bumps it up by like 70%
You’ll be fine, especially if you’re hooked into the network already. I’d recommend making sure you do a varsity sport, though. Almost everyone played varsity sports all 4 years of high school in my USMA class, so get that on your resume. Beat Navy! - USMA ‘16
So what your saying is, I shot my chances to hell before I even knew it? Currently a Senior that's a quarter away from graduation, average grades, 2.4 gpa, and mildly fit. Welp, guess I'll just enlist and use veterans benefits after service than.
Since I’m in high school and I’m planning to join JROTC to train myself mentally and physically to actually go to West Point. Is it necessary to join JROTC and will it have an impact if I apply to West Point and will there be a difference?
Also, remember that as an Active Duty Serviceman you still have a Congressional Delegation, including Congressman and Senators. You have just as much right to apply to them for an Appointment to a Service Academy as anyone else. (This is how I entered USNA .) *s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965*
Hey EJ, I’m a sophomore in HS, looking to apply for the USMA. My mom is always on my ass saying how I need to do volunteer hours in order to get into it, if I have the minimum to graduate is this okay? Or does West Point genuinely care about the community service hours?
BenWestphal never shoot for the minimum. Always try to max out and be the best you can be in all areas. That said it’s ok if you aren’t the best at everything but if you can make time to volunteer or be involved in extracurriculars then that will increase your chances.
For me, I think sports is the only major thing holding me back. Like, I did tennis when I was young, elementary school. And from 8th grade till 10th grade I was on a swim team, out of school, but the only time I tried to do sports in school was track this year, but well, spring season is canceled cause of corona so, how would that affect my application?
same lol i’m a natural leader and i love learning about combat and war history, i also get good grades but i hate sports and working out so idk if that’s important
Ella Peirce it’s definitely not too late! im a senior and literally just decided i want to apply like 3 months ago and ive already gotten a letter of assurance!!
Hi i am thinking of applying to West Point but I am confused on where you go after graduation. I know that you are enlisted but where do you go and what do you do? Sorry i know this may be a dumb question
Flyurz GFX no dumb questions! So after you graduate you are commissioned as an officer which is a little different from being enlisted but you can find lots of info about that online. After graduation you go to basic officer leaders for whatever branch of the army you were selected for and then to whatever army post you selected. In my case since I went aviation I went to flight school at fort rucker Alabama and then to Germany. From there you serve at least 5 years active duty and will continue to change locations every few years.
Yea, they really won’t look at you’re Elementary, and Junior High grades until you reach High School then you’ll want to Bust you’re ass off on Work like I’m a freshman trying to take all honors (2/3) and do AP classes next year while doing JROTC and doing a lot of sports. It is good though to study and try to keep up the grades to build up a habit.
Do I have to have a Bachelor’s degree to apply to West Point University or Or graduating from high school and applying directly to a university? please answer me
So it is really too late for me to do sports run by my school (if I joined a sport now I would be super behind everyone else), do I still have a chance?
I have a question I was born in the US and go to school in India is it possible I can join westpoint because my school has no sports I have good grades. Can I join?
I’m in middle school and want to be able to apply for the USMA... as of now I am doing scouting and plan to make it to Eagle Scout, and participate in cross country and wrestling. I have all A’s and two B’s. How would this change my ability to enter West Point?
ChillWave’s World sounds like you are on the right track for a strong application. Keep doing what you’re doing. Maintaining your grades in high school will be crucial. Keep up with the athletics, extracurriculars, seek out leadership activities.
Broooo jiu jitsu would be perfect for preparing for this. Just not sure if it would be a team sport, but I’m very sure they’ll take it into consideration
im in 8th transitioning into highschool this year, I was wondering if it was hard to get a nomination. also, do you have any recommendations for clubs/extracurricular activitys?
Hey, so short answer for the nomination, YES. Haha there are different types of nominations and they are all difficult and competitive to get. Definitely get involved in sports and as many clubs that you can handle. Boy Scouts is very good
@@AnaFernandez-uz6ec yes Girl Scouts is amazing as well, shows that you are interested in learning leadership abilities. For the nomination process; for West Point, Naval, Air Force you need a nomination from either your congressmen, or senators. You could also apply for the VP. You only need one!! Check your congressmen/ senators website and look for when you can apply for the nomination. You will have to write an essay and type in some other details. If you get the interview I believe you will get a packet from your senator/ congressmen and a date for your interview. It will be a panel of academy Grads etc. they will ask you questions and you have be prepared for them. I reccomend looking up “ service academy nomination interview questions” these will give you an idea of the questions they will ask you. Be confident, dress appropriately, be nice to everyone you see at that office, come in 10 minutes early, and firmly shake hands with everyone you see on the interview board. Use sir and ma’am a lot. You got this! If you have anymore questions be sure to reply back
hey, im a sophmore currently, have plaed varsity soccer since 7th grade ( but i missed 8th grade year due to acl surgery ), am currently also doing karate and club soccer, go to one of the best magnet schools in the state, and am currently trying to lose weight. Im currently in stuco ( not a member of the board tho), key club, and a harry potter club. last year i had a 4.2 gpa and currently have all a's and a c which i hope to pull up. Was wondering abt any advice from literally anyone on how i can better myself ( if i need to ) in order to up my chances at getting in
I believe there is also a possibility of going through the Army that way (as it technically is service connected). You would need to contact your commander about it
Carly Plagens the average gpa is around a 3.73 so aim for that. Generally you want to at least be making mostly As with some Bs. Take honors and AP courses whenever possible.
Jeslyn Kim at the time I knew I wanted to join the military. Especially after the 9/11 attacks. I also wanted to go to the best school I could. Without any money to pay for college West Point was a good fit for me since it was an excellent school and offered the best training to be an officer in the army. There are also good ROTC programs and scholarships at other top schools out there as well.
My son is considering applying for West Point but he wears glasses and contacts. Do they accept ppl without perfect vision and are they allowed to wear contacts/glasses or do they have to get laser procedure?
Exaotic the application deadline is the end of February. It’ll be difficult to get everything done before the deadline if you have not already started.
If it was AJROTC it would be better, since you can get a nomination from JROTC, but it’s open for all Honor JROTC units, not just army. You should also focus more on Congressional nominations
@ Priscilla Estrada Yes, George S Patton was "home schooled" for much of his early education and spent two years at the Virginia Military Institute in Richmond, Virginia before he was allowed to enroll at West Point. It took him 5 years to graduate because he was a TURN BACK in mathematics his first year or Plebe year.
My SAT is 1020. My GPA (4.0 scale, so unwieghted?) is 2.9. I have not taken the ACT. My GPA (6.0 scale )is 3.2. I have taken a total of 2 AP courses. I am a Junior in high school age 17. What are possible chances that I can get into West Point if I up my SAT score by 300 points and score a 23 on ACT and take more AP courses senior year? I also have not accomplished much when it comes to extracurricular activities. The only thing I do is JROTC and stuff with my Church’s Youth Ministry.
Alias that’s difficult to say but sounds like your gpa is a little on the lower end. Not a deal breaker but usually need to show strength in other areas like sports or extracurriculars. Talk to your local USMA Officer. Maybe the prep school is an option if you want it bad enough.
gtboy7 I do not remember and the SAT has changed a number of times since when I took it. I would look up the most current average SAT score at West Point if I were you.
Is the GPA they look at weighted or unweighted? I'm a freshman in high school right now and I'm in all honors and AP classes. Will this make my application more competitive? Also, if I'm not great at standardized tests, what do you recommend I do to compensate for maybe lower SAT scores than my piers?
@@anaclaramiranda9820 depends if your National Defense Ministry approves female candidates, because it's your defense ministry that gives list of candidates to the embassy and US DC attache
Mr. Leo I know this a hard question to answer but I was wondering what my chances are for getting into Westpoint. It has been my dream since I was a kid. I have above a 4.0 gpa and the counselor says that at this rate I will graduate in the top 5% of my class. Based off my psat scores( I have yet to take the actual scores) I would be in the top percentiles of West Point applicants (based off a 2012 census). I play football and run track. I have been awarded a national leadership award and am trying for boys state next year. I am on the executive board for my student government and I am applying for a position in my schools beta club. I also intend on applying for the schools national honors society. I am on the verge of attaining my Eagle Scout rank. I am in concert and marching and band and intend on applying for leadership positions in band. I know this is a hard question but what do you think of my odds of getting in are. Thank you.
Sboss 86 Honestly if you’re doing all that that’s very impressive. I don’t see any reason why you would not be admitted with your current resumé. As long as all your medical is good I’d say you’ll definitely get in. But that’s just my opinion based off what you’ve told me. Chances are strong.
Zachetx344 always work harder than you think you should. everything you do to get into west point will also be helpful for other schools too. join clubs and seek to be more than just a member. get involved with community groups. do sports. it seems like a lot but it’s just about balance and hard work.
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Academic 60%
Leadership 30%
Physical fitness 10%
You MUST have a nomination letter so they will consider to accept you.
MaoHai Du god damn I’m an IDOIT the only good thing is I’m fucking physically fit
Lol you need to be on a sports team to get in. Otherwise its less then 1% to get in just with leadership and academics
@Sucker boi yes it is true. Just see how many cadets they accept a year then see how many sports teams they have. You won't get in with just academics.
How do you have a nominating letter?
how can you get nomination letter?
I was a ballet dancer for 10 years! Now I'm gonna start working on getting into West Point and I can't describe how happy I was when you said you were a dancer! I'll be starting my freshman year of high school this semester and I REALLY wanna get into one of the service academies so thank you for this video! It really helped.
Thx man you helped alot im in 7 grade now but see you soon West point.
Don’t listen to this man, shoot for your own dreams, not the ones people make for you, I’ll see yo there
Don’t listen to Suhayl. With that being said, however, fully understand the commitment you’re making to the government. They will own you for 8 years after you graduate West Point. Also make sure you understand the physical and mental requirements for attending a military academy.
4 years, I don’t know where you got 8 from
Also I came back to this video I'm a freshman now
@@logansalazar4076 5 active duty 3 reserve
I'm a freshman Army JROTC cadet. This helped me so much. Thank you so much.
does being a jrotc cadet matter to admissions officers? i’m thinking of becoming an army officer at west point and my high school has a jrotc program but i’m not sure if it will be important if i end up wanting to pursue becoming an officer
@@AnaFernandez-uz6ec it does help, it teaches you leadership skills, mental, and physical lessons.
@@crumplygrub3212 thank you!!!
@@AnaFernandez-uz6ec you can still get in without being in jrotc but it will help a lot so you should definitely do it
Love you guys. I worked with a few of yall in Valdez. Tanker ships.✌
As an N.C.O. that trained Cadets during summer Field Training at Buckner and Natural Bridge, I have a very simple answer. Excel at everything you do. From 10th grade on. And in the things you do not excel at,still seek and demand excellence 100% of the time. Always strive for it. And have deep cemented in desire to commit your self totally to getting in, through, and in your career as an Army Officer.
what do you mean from 10th on do your freshman grades matter
Freshman Year was a write off,.now not talking failing grades, just lower than the three other years They demand athletic ability. Looking for team Captains.Have to play either Varsity, club, Company level at the Point This is a must. West Point is all about learning to follow before learning to lead.@@MohammadAli-cw3nl
i’m in 8th grade now and going to west point is my dream and i am going to accomplish it
Thank you for posting this video, I am a freshman in high school right now and this video really helped me hopefully my dreams come true and I get accepted to WestPoint in 2025!
Wait you can apply for future years
@k1ll.pazzi09 no not really but make sure to start applying MAY of your junior year because the process is long
It is a pleasure to greet you, I would like to ask you for a guide on how I can enter as a foreigner
It's really time management they want to see by seeing what kind of activities you are involved in outside of school.
I’m in 8th when should I start my application and what clubs and after school activities should I do to round out my application in the future I play hockey already
Hockey4744 it’s great that you’re thinking about this now. You’ll be able to start applying your junior year. In the mean time strive to be excellent at everything you do. Keep up the hockey and try to be a team captain in high school. It doesn’t matter as much what clubs and extracurriculars you do but how you do it. First I’d find something you’re passionate about and really enjoy doing and be as active in that activity as you can manage. Show your leadership potential. Find something that serves a greater cause than yourself. There’ll be lots of clubs and things to choose from when you get to high school. Do some research and pick something that really interests you. However, don’t over extend yourself. On top of concentrating on doing well in school and athletics you’ll most likely only have time for one other activity.
Thank you for the advice also to build up for my physical fitness assessment do you have any tips for that
Hockey4744 best way is to just practice the events on the CFA
Longbow Leo thank you for your help and thank you for your service
@@Hockey-nd4iu yeah i waited until 10th grade and completely messed up my gpa in freshman year.
Thank you for this info. Hopefully my 2 boys will get in or at least one.
Thanks I'm not 17 yet but can get ready for that
Hello Leo! I’m a Junior in High School. I was wondering, because I haven’t seen it anywhere on the internet, but when is the earliest time you can open a candidate file with the USMA? Alternatively, when did you open a candidate file?
PeterXK you should be able to start one now or very soon! Go to the USMA website and fill out the candidate questionnaire. Here is the general timeline for applying: www.usma.edu/admissions/Shared%20Documents/Admissions%20Timeline.pdf
You cannot open a file until you apply for the summer training program that rising seniors can attend. When you apply for that, it is your initial application. Before that you can be added to the mailing list. Open your application ASAP!
How’d it go?
How did it go
@@miriammadu6693 worked out well
I’m a sophomore right now. I have above a 4.0 GPA and taking AP classes. My weakest spot would definitely be sports. Right now I do swimming and the JROTC raider A team year round. I am wondering if the raider A team is enough to be recognized as varsity and could be a good thing to get into West Point?
Try and work with someone that has power you need a recommendation letter probably from a senator
No, you need to be in a varsity sport
You get varsity credit for doing a sport for all four years. If you participate in a sport, in senior year your coach will acknowledge that you did varsity.
Internship with your Congressperson or Senator.
It's my dream to get into West Point and join the Army as a commissioned officer and serve my country. But I a few questions, do I join the Army THEN, apply for West Point or is it the other way around?
2. What if I am 180 lbs but can't lose anymore weight and still a reliable person, could I still apply?
And 3. Could I reapply for West Point after my four-year term is over?
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How good does your eye sight have to be to get in?
Hi EJ i was wondering if West Point accepts Active Duty Army soldiers, and was wondering if after i have completed Infantry schooling and graduated Army Ranger School, do you think i will have a likelyhood of me increasing my odds of getting accepted into West Point? Thanks for your videos Thomas love the work your doing!! Keep it up👌#GoArmy
Arjhan Esfahani yes prior military service looks good on your application. USMAPS is another good option for many prior service and athletes who might need to work on their academics. Oh and I’m not Thomas ;)
ahah thanks again EJ,so what would be your recommendation once i graduated from Army Ranger School?
Arjhan Esfahani Get the best pro and con marks you can and sit down with your company commander. Advise him of your interest in attending WP and why you want to go there. WP reserves slots for enlisted folks. There’s information available out there. Your best bet is to contact WP.
Overwatch Thank you brother appreciate it 👌
Overwatch Do you think i should try both just in case one scenario fails? what are your thoughts?
Is it possible to get in with a fairly low GPA, but a high SAT score?
I have a fairly low 3.25 gpa, my weighted GPA however is closer to 4.0. My SAT score is also very high, a 1500. I also rank in the middle 50%.... I've done a lot of advanced classes, and I'm in IB. Also been involved in extracurriculars. It is low, but is there a remote possibly to get accepted?
Awesome guy yes it’s possible and definitely worth a shot
U have gave me hope! I still gotta raise my gpa up to a 3.3 so I’m going to strive for a high SAT/ACT score! I just gotta do some sports!
I am currently going into my 10th grade year, i'm starting out with a 4.0 gpa already and Im in varsity cross country and hope to make varsity soccer this year. I also plan on joining a math club. Becoming a cadet at West Point has been a passion of mine for years. Is there any additional things I should do in my high school career to better my chances of being accepted?
Current cadet here. Ur on the right path and I’d definitely say you’re doing great. However try to focus more on academics even if it means laying off on one of your sports if you need to. I’m class of 2023 and about 30 percent of my class were either valedictorians or salutatorians of their HS. Being varsity is good but they really wanna see you being captains if ur really good at one sport focus on that and go all in to get the leadership position. Same with clubs get those positions not simply be a member. Best of luck!
So I’m currently a freshman in high school and West Point is one of the collages that I have a strong feeling about going to. I feel good on the physical and leadership parts of this. My Academics are all As and Bs and I’m not taking many honors or AP classes. Do you think I should try to change it and challenge myself more?
Rosè Denatre yes definitely. In my experience those classes are much more interesting anyway.
Edward Leo Thank you for the advice!!
Where’d you end up going
Hey, I was wondering what kind of leadership qualities/ things I should do to help with my application.
Knicker Bocker You can do lots of things: sports, student gov, clubs, outside organizations and charities. Find something you want to do and run with it. Doesn’t matter what it is as long as you show leadership and impact in that activity.
After school clubs (ex NHS, SGA, Key club etc)
Sport team (cross country, football, soccer etc)
Also suggest you to take JROTC in high school it would really prepare you for leadership and military, your Senior army instructor may also writ a letter of nomination for you which is really supper critical for federal service academy( you must have it in able to be considered) you can either get it from President, Vice President, senates of congress, Senior army instructors if your JROTC unit is a honor unit with distinction and maybe from House of Representatives
What do we do if we have allergies like Peanuts, I'm in 8th Grade and I'm in Boy Scouts, I do Travel Soccer, and I study. I researched allergies and read that it's an automatic DQ; and if that does happen I'll try for a waiver, but if we can make it where the symtoms are not serious or cause any reactions when eating MREs that contain peanuts, will we be able to succeed the medical part?
My father my grandfather any great grandfather and me have gone to West Point
I am an Rwandan student
How can I join there
Yet my parents don't want????
The nomination letter what congress men or senator does it have to be?
I’m not sure if anyone will see this, but I’m a little intimidated by the requirements needed but was curious to see how prepared I am already for an application to West Point as I am currently a sophomore in high school. I ended freshman year with a 4.1 GPA, and am currently apart of STUCO, and JV soccer and baseball. I don’t believe I will be able to become a captain of either of those teams however, and am curious as to what I could do to increase my chances. Any suggestions would be incredibly appreciated
Do as much other things as you can. Join clubs, do charity, etc. also sweat out your grades. Make varsity senior year and you should be fine
What if your from over seas and your wanting to go to westpoint??
could i get into west point with a 3.7 gpa in all ap classes, a 28 on the act, and tons of extra curriculars with major leadership positions. The only team sports I did was summer intramural volleyball. I am very fit though and have worked in academic teams in extracurriculars multiple times before. I am a junior now and Im doing the junior enlistment program with the national guard too because I made a 75 on the ASVAB. Could I get in? Im stressed
Step 1: Apply to the Naval Academy, get rejected; Step 2: Apply to West Point, get accepted. Step 3: Lose to Navy in football. Seriously, though - getting accepted to any Service Academy is an honor. Keep Merchant Marine Academy and Coast Guard Academy on your list as well. Apply to all of them. Be proud if you are accepted to any of them. It's an honor, and a life-changing experience. #GoNavy.
Does high school matter? For example a high with great education or a high school that’s very athletic
I’m a freshman in highschool and am not currently doing any sports, is it too late to start by west point’s standards?
not at all
so i’m a sophomore in hs (yeah i know im early) but west point has always been my dream. I have a 3.6 unweighted, 3.8 weighted. I tore my acl and am in rehab but before that I was captain of my high school freshmen soccer team(as a freshman) and play club soccer year round. I just got accepted into a 6 week internship for YMHA which is fairly prestigious as well as having done numerous hours of volunteering for my church such as service projects or community service. I am in my schools Honors Chmabr Orchestra and we were 1/4 highschool orchestras in the world chosen to do an international performance. I havnt taken SAT or ACT yet and I am in good shape. How am I looking and what else should I do to heighten my chances?
Hey, I was wondering if you can get into West Point with a GED? Also do you have to enlist after your 4 years?
Justin Lopez yes it is possible to get in with a GED. After graduating from West Point you are required to serve on active duty for 5 years. You can attend West Point the first 2 years without any commitment. Once you start your junior or “cow” year you owe the army time.
I'm a HS freshman, do you have a packing list for plebes and some rules and regulations?
*oh and a few tips for basic training*
Anais ¿ you’ll get a packing list and rules when you are accepted. Basic training is largely about learning those rules and regs. My main advice would be to never give up and volunteer to help whenever you get a chance. Show confidence.
Do you think ice hockey is a solid extra curricular? I have playedat the highest level of amateur, AAA for multiple years.
@ Mason Yes, Ice Hockey can qualify also because it is considered to be a competitive sport and there are Varsity teams. West Point has a long standing rivalry with the Canadian Royal Military Academy nicknamed the Palladins.
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This will sound an odd question, but I am uncut - will that be a problem,as I know the USMC seem to think that is a problem?
What if you will have above a 4.0 (due to a.p. classes) but not in the top ten percent of your class? This is my situation.
Sboss 86 still impressive and should be ok. They also consider the caliber of your school.
Edward Leo Thankyou for replying so quickly this is very helpful sir.
Do I have a chance of getting into West Point?
I just finished my freshman year of high school. I am currently on summer break and preparing for my sophomore year. My freshman year was probably the best year that I’ve ever had, compared to middle school. Academically and leadership-wise, I have excelled greatly.
Academically:
I have maintained 90’s and above in all honors classes, finishing with a GPA of ~4.1
I scored all A’s on my finals
Leadership-wise:
I am a baritone section leader in my school’s marching band (maybe the first even, since baritones were previously integrated into the trombone section)
I am a First Sergeant in my school’s JROTC battalion
I am also the captain/leader of my school’s air rifle team in JROTC
I have also received the Superior Cadet award in JROTC, as well as the SAI (senior army instructor) leadership excellence award and academic excellence award. I have also received different awards for band for All-Region and solo competition for UIL.
Show leadership and excellence any chance you can get.
Hey I also played baritone for a long time before coming to West Point. I am a current cadet and what really matters when applying is your standardized test scores, leadership roles, and physical shape. If you have those three locked and get a nomination, you should be good.
I’m a sophomore and at the end of my freshman year
I had a GPA of
Unweighted: 3.8 or 3.9
Weighted:4.82
I take all Honors and a AP course
Class Rank ( as of current ) 58 out of 707
Extracurriculars
Marching Band( planning to do all 4 years)
Planning to become the band president
I’ll try to make a run for STUCO
I am trying out for basketball this year, I believe I have a good shot of making JV
I did TaeKwonDo for 6/7 years
I’m also planning to join a few clubs
My dad was a Colonel, so he’s asking a couple of his General buddies in the near future to write a recommendation letter for me.
What do you think my chances are of getting in?
Don't have your dad ask them to write a recommendation, ask them yourself
Bro like 120%
You will get in easy. A garunteed get in way is to. 1: Win a state title with a team/by yourself 2: be in a leadership program 3: be smart 4: your dad being a former colonel bumps it up by like 70%
You’ll be fine, especially if you’re hooked into the network already. I’d recommend making sure you do a varsity sport, though. Almost everyone played varsity sports all 4 years of high school in my USMA class, so get that on your resume. Beat Navy! - USMA ‘16
I'm in 10th grade. I've been doing martial arts for 7 years. I help teach classes. Will this be helpful for me when I apply next year?
No. You need to actually be competing for a sport that they need not just teaching so they can fill their sports teams
@@bobdicc6633 We got tournaments. I don't just teach. I teach a class for kids, then I have my class.
So what your saying is, I shot my chances to hell before I even knew it?
Currently a Senior that's a quarter away from graduation, average grades, 2.4 gpa, and mildly fit.
Welp, guess I'll just enlist and use veterans benefits after service than.
Since I’m in high school and I’m planning to join JROTC to train myself mentally and physically to actually go to West Point. Is it necessary to join JROTC and will it have an impact if I apply to West Point and will there be a difference?
Ashley Santiago JROTC is a great way to prepare for West Point and the Army and will definitely have an impact.
Could you be prior service and apply for the Military Academy?
Mike 0355 I think you can as long as you’ll be 22 or younger and don’t have any dependents and aren’t married.
Yes as long as you meet all the other requirements
Also, remember that as an Active Duty Serviceman you still have a Congressional Delegation, including Congressman and Senators. You have just as much right to apply to them for an Appointment to a Service Academy as anyone else. (This is how I entered USNA .)
*s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965*
Salti Dawg thank you
Hey EJ, I’m a sophomore in HS, looking to apply for the USMA. My mom is always on my ass saying how I need to do volunteer hours in order to get into it, if I have the minimum to graduate is this okay? Or does West Point genuinely care about the community service hours?
BenWestphal never shoot for the minimum. Always try to max out and be the best you can be in all areas. That said it’s ok if you aren’t the best at everything but if you can make time to volunteer or be involved in extracurriculars then that will increase your chances.
Thank you very much
For me, I think sports is the only major thing holding me back. Like, I did tennis when I was young, elementary school. And from 8th grade till 10th grade I was on a swim team, out of school, but the only time I tried to do sports in school was track this year, but well, spring season is canceled cause of corona so, how would that affect my application?
same lol i’m a natural leader and i love learning about combat and war history, i also get good grades but i hate sports and working out so idk if that’s important
Rip I just found out about West Point a couple weeks ago but I’m a junior so I feel like I’m already behind
nah Im a senior in high school and barley starting the application process its def not to late for you
Ella Peirce it’s definitely not too late! im a senior and literally just decided i want to apply like 3 months ago and ive already gotten a letter of assurance!!
Me too! It’s alright!
Hi i am thinking of applying to West Point but I am confused on where you go after graduation. I know that you are enlisted but where do you go and what do you do? Sorry i know this may be a dumb question
Flyurz GFX no dumb questions! So after you graduate you are commissioned as an officer which is a little different from being enlisted but you can find lots of info about that online. After graduation you go to basic officer leaders for whatever branch of the army you were selected for and then to whatever army post you selected. In my case since I went aviation I went to flight school at fort rucker Alabama and then to Germany. From there you serve at least 5 years active duty and will continue to change locations every few years.
Edward Leo thank you for responding!
im in 5th grade and right now i have a's and b's so i might get into west point but i NEED AN A ON MATH
I don’t think West Point will look at your grades from 5th grade.
Yea, they really won’t look at you’re Elementary, and Junior High grades until you reach High School then you’ll want to Bust you’re ass off on Work like I’m a freshman trying to take all honors (2/3) and do AP classes next year while doing JROTC and doing a lot of sports. It is good though to study and try to keep up the grades to build up a habit.
Do you have to take a psychology class in high school?
I am going to West point I hope
My papa was in the Air Force base and I want to go to West Point even though I’m 9 years old ,Rj Zuspan
Do I have to have a Bachelor’s degree to apply to West Point University or Or graduating from high school and applying directly to a university? please answer me
So it is really too late for me to do sports run by my school (if I joined a sport now I would be super behind everyone else), do I still have a chance?
Ofcourse! its never too late :)
What’s the difference in going to west point at 17 or straight into the military boot camp at 17?
i don’t know much honestly but i believe west point is to become an army officer and boot camp is to become an enlistee/regular soldier
I have a question I was born in the US and go to school in India is it possible I can join westpoint because my school has no sports I have good grades. Can I join?
My high school has a JROTC program, does it help to be in the program/does it look good to admissions officers?
absolutely it does! Join it, it will definitely help
I’m in 8th grade and want to go hopefully it happens
I’m in middle school and want to be able to apply for the USMA... as of now I am doing scouting and plan to make it to Eagle Scout, and participate in cross country and wrestling. I have all A’s and two B’s. How would this change my ability to enter West Point?
ChillWave’s World sounds like you are on the right track for a strong application. Keep doing what you’re doing. Maintaining your grades in high school will be crucial. Keep up with the athletics, extracurriculars, seek out leadership activities.
Would jiu jitsu be considered a team sport?
Broooo jiu jitsu would be perfect for preparing for this. Just not sure if it would be a team sport, but I’m very sure they’ll take it into consideration
I always like to ask why. Is that not good if you want to join West Point?
im in 8th transitioning into highschool this year, I was wondering if it was hard to get a nomination. also, do you have any recommendations for clubs/extracurricular activitys?
Hey, so short answer for the nomination, YES. Haha there are different types of nominations and they are all difficult and competitive to get. Definitely get involved in sports and as many clubs that you can handle. Boy Scouts is very good
@@benb686 ok thank you!
@@benb686 for females is girl scouts a good extracurricular to have too? and can you explain a bit more about nominations please?
@@AnaFernandez-uz6ec yes Girl Scouts is amazing as well, shows that you are interested in learning leadership abilities. For the nomination process; for West Point, Naval, Air Force you need a nomination from either your congressmen, or senators. You could also apply for the VP. You only need one!! Check your congressmen/ senators website and look for when you can apply for the nomination. You will have to write an essay and type in some other details. If you get the interview I believe you will get a packet from your senator/ congressmen and a date for your interview. It will be a panel of academy Grads etc. they will ask you questions and you have be prepared for them. I reccomend looking up “ service academy nomination interview questions” these will give you an idea of the questions they will ask you. Be confident, dress appropriately, be nice to everyone you see at that office, come in 10 minutes early, and firmly shake hands with everyone you see on the interview board. Use sir and ma’am a lot. You got this! If you have anymore questions be sure to reply back
Can bring part of the corp of cadets in senior military college increases your chance?
hey, im a sophmore currently, have plaed varsity soccer since 7th grade ( but i missed 8th grade year due to acl surgery ), am currently also doing karate and club soccer, go to one of the best magnet schools in the state, and am currently trying to lose weight. Im currently in stuco ( not a member of the board tho), key club, and a harry potter club. last year i had a 4.2 gpa and currently have all a's and a c which i hope to pull up. Was wondering abt any advice from literally anyone on how i can better myself ( if i need to ) in order to up my chances at getting in
Hey, I have a question. If you are in National Guard your senior year, can you get appointed from there to West Point?
Yes, it’s very likely that you’ll get in if you have strong academics and extracurriculars. You’ll at the very least get into prep school.
I believe there is also a possibility of going through the Army that way (as it technically is service connected). You would need to contact your commander about it
Hi leo! What general gpa do you need.
Carly Plagens the average gpa is around a 3.73 so aim for that. Generally you want to at least be making mostly As with some Bs. Take honors and AP courses whenever possible.
Hi, since the application for class of 2024 is opening next Tuesday, I wanted to ask you what your motivation to West Point was.
Jeslyn Kim at the time I knew I wanted to join the military. Especially after the 9/11 attacks. I also wanted to go to the best school I could. Without any money to pay for college West Point was a good fit for me since it was an excellent school and offered the best training to be an officer in the army. There are also good ROTC programs and scholarships at other top schools out there as well.
Couldn't get congressman nomination 🥺🥺🥺😿😿😿.
My son is considering applying for West Point but he wears glasses and contacts. Do they accept ppl without perfect vision and are they allowed to wear contacts/glasses or do they have to get laser procedure?
ivi122 from a few visits there, I’m pretty sure you can wear glasses because I’ve seen cadets with glasses
GreeneyRS ok thanks for the reply
I graduate high school in about 4 months, is it too late to apply?
Exaotic the application deadline is the end of February. It’ll be difficult to get everything done before the deadline if you have not already started.
... graduate *from* high school?
Is it too late to do AP classes in your senior year? So far I’ve only done a few honors classes.
Ryan Dan ye
Paul J lel im doomed
Ryan Dan I don’t think is too late. Go for it and take AP classs
Does West Point take weighted or unweighted GPA?
John Dressel unweighted, but they look at the difficulty of the courses you take, so challenge yourself
Awesome
Hi how do you get a nomination letter? Thank you!
Do you know if NJROTC would improve your chances of getting accepted?
Uncle Larry yes
If it was AJROTC it would be better, since you can get a nomination from JROTC, but it’s open for all Honor JROTC units, not just army. You should also focus more on Congressional nominations
How can the service academies prove you were a Captain
i am ten and this is my dream college have any advice
Can foreigners who have lived in USA for two years enroll at West Point?
Any information about international students ?
Do you know a Homeschooler-West Point Alumni ? I have specific questions for them
I’d recommend asking on Quora
@ Priscilla Estrada Yes, George S Patton was "home schooled" for much of his early education and spent two years at the Virginia Military Institute in Richmond, Virginia before he was allowed to enroll at West Point. It took him 5 years to graduate because he was a TURN BACK in mathematics his first year or Plebe year.
Is there no other way to get in if you are 22 and it’s past admission date?
What do you mean by 22 before your first day? Does 22 years and 2 months still count?
Doh!
My SAT is 1020. My GPA (4.0 scale, so unwieghted?) is 2.9. I have not taken the ACT. My GPA (6.0 scale )is 3.2. I have taken a total of 2 AP courses. I am a Junior in high school age 17. What are possible chances that I can get into West Point if I up my SAT score by 300 points and score a 23 on ACT and take more AP courses senior year?
I also have not accomplished much when it comes to extracurricular activities. The only thing I do is JROTC and stuff with my Church’s Youth Ministry.
Alias that’s difficult to say but sounds like your gpa is a little on the lower end. Not a deal breaker but usually need to show strength in other areas like sports or extracurriculars. Talk to your local USMA Officer. Maybe the prep school is an option if you want it bad enough.
Edward Leo i cannot really find much on talking to a local USMA officer. Do you have any sources?
Thanks Ed very Helpful I cant but hopefully I can inspire my kids to join ..... God Permits :)
I live overseas how can I apply for West Point?
What was your SAT score?
gtboy7 I do not remember and the SAT has changed a number of times since when I took it. I would look up the most current average SAT score at West Point if I were you.
Is track and Cross Country acceptable sports as long as I am in leadership roles.
Sboss 86 yes
Of course they are sports...
When im done with highschool i would be 17 but where im from my school ends till jully so could i still aply?
Learn to spell, use proper punctuation, and capitalize first..
*s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965 - Former Enlisted Man*
@@SaltiDawg2008 That is the best advice right there.
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Is the GPA they look at weighted or unweighted? I'm a freshman in high school right now and I'm in all honors and AP classes. Will this make my application more competitive? Also, if I'm not great at standardized tests, what do you recommend I do to compensate for maybe lower SAT scores than my piers?
I hope to see you there!
A west pointer has a lot of open doors once you graduate from them..
Hi, girl can enter also?,
And foreing can enter ?
Ana Clara Miranda yes
@@EJ8811 thank u
@@anaclaramiranda9820 depends if your National Defense Ministry approves female candidates, because it's your defense ministry that gives list of candidates to the embassy and US DC attache
Mr. Leo
I know this a hard question to answer but I was wondering what my chances are for getting into Westpoint. It has been my dream since I was a kid. I have above a 4.0 gpa and the counselor says that at this rate I will graduate in the top 5% of my class. Based off my psat scores( I have yet to take the actual scores) I would be in the top percentiles of West Point applicants (based off a 2012 census). I play football and run track. I have been awarded a national leadership award and am trying for boys state next year. I am on the executive board for my student government and I am applying for a position in my schools beta club. I also intend on applying for the schools national honors society. I am on the verge of attaining my Eagle Scout rank. I am in concert and marching and band and intend on applying for leadership positions in band. I know this is a hard question but what do you think of my odds of getting in are. Thank you.
Sboss 86 Honestly if you’re doing all that that’s very impressive. I don’t see any reason why you would not be admitted with your current resumé. As long as all your medical is good I’d say you’ll definitely get in. But that’s just my opinion based off what you’ve told me. Chances are strong.
OMG sboss 86 im in 8th and a pretty good student BUT HOLY CRAP! got any tips for school? or academics in general?
Zachetx344 always work harder than you think you should. everything you do to get into west point will also be helpful for other schools too. join clubs and seek to be more than just a member. get involved with community groups. do sports. it seems like a lot but it’s just about balance and hard work.
@@sboss8616 okay thanks! this means alot to me!
Turn 23 this year is it to late or is it still possible by any means to get into West Point?
You must be under 21 when you get into West Point. Sorry for telling you that
@@狂刀三浪-r2j I thought it was no later than 23
Hi Leo, can you show me a way that i can send you a message please.
i am brazilian can i enter the military academy?
Can i join west point as a foreigner ? I mean with me not having a citizenship .
No
Hello leo. Would boy scouts help me get into west point?
i saw another comment saying boy scouts is a good extra curricular to have