Do you need to be incredibly smart to get into any of the Military Academies and is it really difficult once youre in?
What GPA through high school? What kind of SAT? Not looking at any of the physical requirements, just about all of the mental things.
2007-09-03 13:46:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A high school friend of mine was appointed to the Coast Guard Academy. His father was a retired Coast Guard Officer and hinted that he could have helped me if I were inclined to go there (I was not). I would recommend looking up a local military officer, either active duty or retired, that has completed a service academy and ask for advice. I would guess that it is very competetive academically, however, character and leadership skills will also be a key to getting appointed and successful completion. As for my friend that did go to the Coast Guard Academy, he dropped out after a year because it was more demanding than he bargained for. I don't know the details, so I can't be any more specific than that.
2007-09-03 22:20:20 · answer #1 · answered by pullman_wa_1968 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARMY ROTC
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. Contact your high school academic advisor or Campus Military Science department for more information. To qualify, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Be between the ages of 17 and 26
Have a high school CGPA of at least 2.50
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Score minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
Meet physical standards
Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component.
The most competitive candidates for an Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship will have at least an SAT score of 1100 or an ACT score of 24.
APPLY ON LINE!
http://www.goarmy.com/accounts/register/user_agreement.jsp
2007-09-03 14:16:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure what the actual requirements are but the average high school gpa of selected applicants is 3.9. So yeah, you've gotta be pretty smart, they want the best of the best, not a bunch of kids who coasted through high school and want a free ride.
2007-09-03 13:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be smart, disciplined, and determined. I also believe that you have to be appointed by your senator or congressman to get in.
Which academy are you trying to enter? West Point, Annapolis, Etc?
Each school should have a list of requirements for entry that is posted for potential cadets to look over...as well as rules and regs, etc.
2007-09-03 13:49:55 · answer #4 · answered by Yuriy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4.0 or better High School GPA, in College Prep and AP classes.
It is incredibly competitive.. thousands will apply, only a few hundred get accepted.
2007-09-03 14:41:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't find info on GPA, but for SAT I found this: "The average score for students in the Class of 2010 was 1277." (That's for West Point.)
2007-09-03 13:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to look up anything on college, go to:
collegeboard.com
and search. each military school requires lots of disciple and excellent grades and leadership. good luck!
2007-09-03 14:18:26 · answer #7 · answered by trouble 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋