How To Get Into West Point (USMA)

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024
  • How to get into the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. Summary of the basic requirements and recommendations for academics, sports, and extracurricular activities to increase your chances! Good luck!
    Please feel free to comment and ask questions.
    Basic Requirements - 0:12
    Academics - 3:00
    Physical Fitness/Sports - 3:38
    Extracurriculars - 4:56
    *Corrections/Edits:
    Also! Reach out to the regional admissions officer in your area! Every region has a West Point officer that will give informative briefs and can help you through the process. Let them know how bad you want to go and they will work with you!
    R-Day is actually usually in July. Graduation is in May.
    I also highly recommend you take AP courses. Not only will they look good to admissions but they are often more interesting than the standard classes. My favorite class to this day was AP US History taught by Mr. Felix at SAMOHI.
    I forgot to mention I also did “Youth and Government” as an extracurricular in high school.
    Subscribe if you are interested in knowing more about: West Point, service academies, the army, how to become an apache helicopter pilot, health and physical fitness, travel, adventure, achieving your goals, being awesome in general, science, outer space, blockchain and crypto, AI, dinosaurs, investing, applying to business schools, and life outside of and after the military.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 295

  • @狂刀三浪-r2j
    @狂刀三浪-r2j 5 років тому +271

    Academic 60%
    Leadership 30%
    Physical fitness 10%
    You MUST have a nomination letter so they will consider to accept you.

    • @fillmore5825
      @fillmore5825 5 років тому +10

      MaoHai Du god damn I’m an IDOIT the only good thing is I’m fucking physically fit

    • @bobdicc6633
      @bobdicc6633 3 роки тому +1

      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

    • @bobdicc6633
      @bobdicc6633 3 роки тому +1

      @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.

    • @zhuzifei4255
      @zhuzifei4255 3 роки тому +1

      How do you have a nominating letter?

    • @nlph0408
      @nlph0408 3 роки тому +1

      how can you get nomination letter?

  • @katherinesmith5598
    @katherinesmith5598 4 роки тому +41

    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.

  • @Vamp-tonioo
    @Vamp-tonioo 5 років тому +144

    Thx man you helped alot im in 7 grade now but see you soon West point.

    • @detondiamond
      @detondiamond 4 роки тому +34

      Don’t listen to this man, shoot for your own dreams, not the ones people make for you, I’ll see yo there

    • @OpscoreFan
      @OpscoreFan 4 роки тому +10

      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.

    • @logansalazar4076
      @logansalazar4076 4 роки тому +7

      4 years, I don’t know where you got 8 from

    • @Vamp-tonioo
      @Vamp-tonioo 4 роки тому +9

      Also I came back to this video I'm a freshman now

    • @seanstenger9117
      @seanstenger9117 4 роки тому +1

      @@logansalazar4076 5 active duty 3 reserve

  • @rowanglover3126
    @rowanglover3126 4 роки тому +17

    I'm a freshman Army JROTC cadet. This helped me so much. Thank you so much.

    • @AnaFernandez-uz6ec
      @AnaFernandez-uz6ec 3 роки тому

      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

    • @crumplygrub3212
      @crumplygrub3212 3 роки тому +3

      @@AnaFernandez-uz6ec it does help, it teaches you leadership skills, mental, and physical lessons.

    • @AnaFernandez-uz6ec
      @AnaFernandez-uz6ec 3 роки тому

      @@crumplygrub3212 thank you!!!

    • @Password-xu4nd
      @Password-xu4nd 2 роки тому +1

      @@AnaFernandez-uz6ec you can still get in without being in jrotc but it will help a lot so you should definitely do it

  • @samoxsen7701
    @samoxsen7701 2 роки тому +7

    i’m in 8th grade now and going to west point is my dream and i am going to accomplish it

  • @davidwadsworth8982
    @davidwadsworth8982 2 роки тому +12

    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.

    • @MohammadAli-cw3nl
      @MohammadAli-cw3nl Рік тому

      what do you mean from 10th on do your freshman grades matter

    • @davidwadsworth8982
      @davidwadsworth8982 Рік тому

      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

  • @chrisgiles64
    @chrisgiles64 6 місяців тому +3

    It's really time management they want to see by seeing what kind of activities you are involved in outside of school.

  • @vivianhayes6865
    @vivianhayes6865 3 роки тому +2

    Love you guys. I worked with a few of yall in Valdez. Tanker ships.✌

  • @Hockey-nd4iu
    @Hockey-nd4iu 6 років тому +44

    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

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  6 років тому +21

      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.

    • @Hockey-nd4iu
      @Hockey-nd4iu 6 років тому +3

      Thank you for the advice also to build up for my physical fitness assessment do you have any tips for that

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  6 років тому +2

      Hockey4744 best way is to just practice the events on the CFA

    • @Hockey-nd4iu
      @Hockey-nd4iu 6 років тому +3

      Longbow Leo thank you for your help and thank you for your service

    • @itsyaboitriston5068
      @itsyaboitriston5068 5 років тому

      @@Hockey-nd4iu yeah i waited until 10th grade and completely messed up my gpa in freshman year.

  • @mikenaret1669
    @mikenaret1669 2 роки тому +1

    It is a pleasure to greet you, I would like to ask you for a guide on how I can enter as a foreigner

  • @adamgoudreau7069
    @adamgoudreau7069 3 роки тому +12

    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!

    • @k1ll.pazzi09
      @k1ll.pazzi09 2 роки тому

      Wait you can apply for future years

    • @spobbob216
      @spobbob216 Рік тому

      @k1ll.pazzi09 no not really but make sure to start applying MAY of your junior year because the process is long

  • @riselle1
    @riselle1 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this info. Hopefully my 2 boys will get in or at least one.

  • @landonofferle7949
    @landonofferle7949 5 років тому +5

    Thanks I'm not 17 yet but can get ready for that

  • @leonardshepkosky1156
    @leonardshepkosky1156 Рік тому +1

    Go Becah we love you gramma and grandude

  • @brandonmartinez8217
    @brandonmartinez8217 4 роки тому +8

    How good does your eye sight have to be to get in?

  • @tslamcyt
    @tslamcyt 6 років тому +25

    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?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  6 років тому +4

      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

    • @Cwulf
      @Cwulf 6 років тому

      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!

    • @americohagim1131
      @americohagim1131 2 роки тому

      How’d it go?

    • @miriammadu6693
      @miriammadu6693 2 роки тому +2

      How did it go

    • @tslamcyt
      @tslamcyt 2 роки тому +1

      @@miriammadu6693 worked out well

  • @jtblake9422
    @jtblake9422 5 років тому +16

    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?

    • @slitherthewizardofwither6959
      @slitherthewizardofwither6959 3 роки тому +1

      Try and work with someone that has power you need a recommendation letter probably from a senator

    • @bobdicc6633
      @bobdicc6633 3 роки тому +1

      No, you need to be in a varsity sport

    • @airifypro
      @airifypro 3 роки тому +1

      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.

    • @blastblast8301
      @blastblast8301 2 роки тому

      Internship with your Congressperson or Senator.

  • @xavierparsons3685
    @xavierparsons3685 16 днів тому

    Thank you so much, I hope to join the Class of 2030 one day.

  • @MichaelGarton74
    @MichaelGarton74 Рік тому +1

    My father my grandfather any great grandfather and me have gone to West Point

  • @knickerbocker8615
    @knickerbocker8615 6 років тому +8

    Hey, I was wondering what kind of leadership qualities/ things I should do to help with my application.

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  6 років тому +3

      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.

    • @狂刀三浪-r2j
      @狂刀三浪-r2j 5 років тому

      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

  • @chrisakins692
    @chrisakins692 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @syncdasweat6040
    @syncdasweat6040 2 роки тому +1

    The nomination letter what congress men or senator does it have to be?

  • @musicnrandom4504
    @musicnrandom4504 3 роки тому +5

    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?

    • @evengraintech1397
      @evengraintech1397 10 днів тому

      You apply to west point like you would any college
      Are you out of shape? If so: you need to be able to get fit. If you're just tall, 180lb is fine.
      Westpoint is a 4 year program, you have to be there for all for years, and only those 4 years. No more no less.

  • @diamondplex1752
    @diamondplex1752 2 роки тому +1

    What if your from over seas and your wanting to go to westpoint??

  • @smokecharm6190
    @smokecharm6190 3 роки тому +2

    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?

  • @banyangandoraleocadie7275
    @banyangandoraleocadie7275 7 місяців тому +1

    I am an Rwandan student
    How can I join there
    Yet my parents don't want????

  • @denatre8159
    @denatre8159 5 років тому +5

    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?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому

      Rosè Denatre yes definitely. In my experience those classes are much more interesting anyway.

    • @denatre8159
      @denatre8159 5 років тому

      Edward Leo Thank you for the advice!!

    • @furniturerocks4733
      @furniturerocks4733 Рік тому

      Where’d you end up going

  • @calebbenchoff1730
    @calebbenchoff1730 3 роки тому +5

    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?

    • @danielpark7821
      @danielpark7821 2 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @jomma4717
    @jomma4717 3 роки тому +1

    Does high school matter? For example a high with great education or a high school that’s very athletic

  • @harrykuhne7239
    @harrykuhne7239 3 роки тому +3

    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

    • @gabrielwilliams5387
      @gabrielwilliams5387 3 роки тому +2

      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

  • @chrislove9365
    @chrislove9365 3 роки тому +1

    Couldn't get congressman nomination 🥺🥺🥺😿😿😿.

  • @silentfourever
    @silentfourever 2 дні тому

    If I knew all of this before I was in high school I would have tried harder.

  • @luisajimenez7297
    @luisajimenez7297 5 років тому +2

    I am going to West point I hope

  • @arjhanesfahani8952
    @arjhanesfahani8952 6 років тому +4

    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

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  6 років тому +1

      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 ;)

    • @arjhanesfahani8952
      @arjhanesfahani8952 6 років тому

      ahah thanks again EJ,so what would be your recommendation once i graduated from Army Ranger School?

    • @eddiet204
      @eddiet204 6 років тому +2

      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.

    • @arjhanesfahani8952
      @arjhanesfahani8952 6 років тому

      Overwatch Thank you brother appreciate it 👌

    • @arjhanesfahani8952
      @arjhanesfahani8952 6 років тому

      Overwatch Do you think i should try both just in case one scenario fails? what are your thoughts?

  • @Mc007-
    @Mc007- 5 років тому +5

    Could you be prior service and apply for the Military Academy?

    • @eely225
      @eely225 5 років тому

      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.

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому

      Yes as long as you meet all the other requirements

    • @SaltiDawg2008
      @SaltiDawg2008 5 років тому +1

      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*

    • @Mc007-
      @Mc007- 5 років тому

      Salti Dawg thank you

  • @luci7379
    @luci7379 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @justinlopez3661
    @justinlopez3661 6 років тому +3

    Hey, I was wondering if you can get into West Point with a GED? Also do you have to enlist after your 4 years?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  6 років тому +4

      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.

  • @MrSlick-cc1yf
    @MrSlick-cc1yf Рік тому

    I’m in 8th grade and want to go hopefully it happens

  • @jettjames1678
    @jettjames1678 3 роки тому +2

    i am ten and this is my dream college have any advice

  • @mason4796
    @mason4796 3 роки тому +1

    Do you think ice hockey is a solid extra curricular? I have playedat the highest level of amateur, AAA for multiple years.

    • @jephrokimbo9050
      @jephrokimbo9050 3 роки тому

      @ 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.

  • @annsam1155
    @annsam1155 5 місяців тому

    Do you have to take a psychology class in high school?

  • @algiles881
    @algiles881 9 місяців тому

    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?

  • @pope768
    @pope768 Рік тому +1

    I’m a freshman in highschool and am not currently doing any sports, is it too late to start by west point’s standards?

  • @jamesgaspard5969
    @jamesgaspard5969 4 роки тому +2

    Would jiu jitsu be considered a team sport?

    • @DP-yn3jf
      @DP-yn3jf 3 роки тому +1

      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

  • @Bikelifegeorge
    @Bikelifegeorge 4 роки тому +1

    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

    • @nothingtoseeherefolks6911
      @nothingtoseeherefolks6911 3 роки тому

      I don’t think West Point will look at your grades from 5th grade.

    • @sunchips9200
      @sunchips9200 3 роки тому

      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.

  • @joesimba
    @joesimba 2 роки тому

    How can the service academies prove you were a Captain

  • @sboss8616
    @sboss8616 5 років тому +3

    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.

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому +6

      Sboss 86 still impressive and should be ok. They also consider the caliber of your school.

    • @sboss8616
      @sboss8616 5 років тому +2

      Edward Leo Thankyou for replying so quickly this is very helpful sir.

  • @tomatoes6385
    @tomatoes6385 Рік тому

    I always like to ask why. Is that not good if you want to join West Point?

  • @noahredfern3950
    @noahredfern3950 8 місяців тому

    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?

  • @anais2697
    @anais2697 5 років тому +1

    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*

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому

      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.

  • @jasmineanais4344
    @jasmineanais4344 4 роки тому +1

    What’s the difference in going to west point at 17 or straight into the military boot camp at 17?

    • @AnaFernandez-uz6ec
      @AnaFernandez-uz6ec 3 роки тому

      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

  • @charlesroberts271
    @charlesroberts271 3 роки тому

    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

  • @batoolhassan4311
    @batoolhassan4311 2 роки тому

    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

  • @danielpopa3168
    @danielpopa3168 3 роки тому

    Any information about international students ?

  • @helpless5997
    @helpless5997 Рік тому

    I live overseas how can I apply for West Point?

  • @lightlightlight88
    @lightlightlight88 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome

  • @Alex-gq4yd
    @Alex-gq4yd 3 роки тому +1

    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?

    • @bobdicc6633
      @bobdicc6633 3 роки тому

      No. You need to actually be competing for a sport that they need not just teaching so they can fill their sports teams

    • @Alex-gq4yd
      @Alex-gq4yd 3 роки тому

      @@bobdicc6633 We got tournaments. I don't just teach. I teach a class for kids, then I have my class.

  • @zhuzifei4255
    @zhuzifei4255 3 роки тому

    Hi how do you get a nomination letter? Thank you!

  • @Sonnereis
    @Sonnereis 4 роки тому +1

    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?

  • @TherapyPlz-Neeraj
    @TherapyPlz-Neeraj 9 місяців тому

    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?

  • @AnaFernandez-uz6ec
    @AnaFernandez-uz6ec 3 роки тому +1

    My high school has a JROTC program, does it help to be in the program/does it look good to admissions officers?

    • @kingofburgundy6323
      @kingofburgundy6323 3 роки тому +1

      absolutely it does! Join it, it will definitely help

  • @JasonCaecusBellator
    @JasonCaecusBellator 6 років тому +2

    What was your SAT score?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  6 років тому

      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.

  • @fahrisina1147
    @fahrisina1147 Рік тому

    Can foreigners who have lived in USA for two years enroll at West Point?

  • @johnd2311
    @johnd2311 5 років тому +2

    Does West Point take weighted or unweighted GPA?

    • @armandenaseem5431
      @armandenaseem5431 4 роки тому

      John Dressel unweighted, but they look at the difficulty of the courses you take, so challenge yourself

  • @carlyplagens8517
    @carlyplagens8517 6 років тому +7

    Hi leo! What general gpa do you need.

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  6 років тому +9

      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.

  • @ashleysantiago9344
    @ashleysantiago9344 5 років тому +1

    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?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому +1

      Ashley Santiago JROTC is a great way to prepare for West Point and the Army and will definitely have an impact.

  • @benwestphal9625
    @benwestphal9625 5 років тому +1

    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?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому

      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.

    • @benwestphal9625
      @benwestphal9625 5 років тому

      Thank you very much

  • @christianogata5319
    @christianogata5319 Рік тому

    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.

    • @nom3927
      @nom3927 Рік тому

      Show leadership and excellence any chance you can get.

    • @cheesestar467
      @cheesestar467 10 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @electrowolf6260
    @electrowolf6260 3 роки тому

    Can bring part of the corp of cadets in senior military college increases your chance?

  • @708mattt
    @708mattt 5 років тому +1

    Hey, I have a question. If you are in National Guard your senior year, can you get appointed from there to West Point?

    • @iPepy
      @iPepy 5 років тому

      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.

    • @howardman3926
      @howardman3926 4 роки тому

      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

  • @mikeyyy4021
    @mikeyyy4021 6 років тому +1

    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

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  6 років тому

      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.

    • @mikeyyy4021
      @mikeyyy4021 6 років тому

      Edward Leo thank you for responding!

  • @judy8117
    @judy8117 4 роки тому

    VERY NICE,up the MT. and down ,lol always ENJOY !🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️☘☘🇺🇸 stay safe

  • @ApoMarz
    @ApoMarz 2 роки тому

    Is there no other way to get in if you are 22 and it’s past admission date?

  • @adivkuray13
    @adivkuray13 4 роки тому

    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?

    • @AnaFernandez-uz6ec
      @AnaFernandez-uz6ec 3 роки тому

      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

  • @Datboi1337PlaysGames
    @Datboi1337PlaysGames 5 років тому +2

    I graduate high school in about 4 months, is it too late to apply?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому

      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.

    • @SaltiDawg2008
      @SaltiDawg2008 5 років тому +1

      ... graduate *from* high school?

  • @ivi122
    @ivi122 5 років тому

    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?

    • @xXEmeroldGXx
      @xXEmeroldGXx 4 роки тому +2

      ivi122 from a few visits there, I’m pretty sure you can wear glasses because I’ve seen cadets with glasses

    • @ivi122
      @ivi122 4 роки тому

      GreeneyRS ok thanks for the reply

  • @unclelarry5100
    @unclelarry5100 5 років тому +1

    Do you know if NJROTC would improve your chances of getting accepted?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому

      Uncle Larry yes

    • @708mattt
      @708mattt 5 років тому

      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

  • @julessteevens1430
    @julessteevens1430 2 роки тому

    Comment pourrais-je vous contacter ?

  • @noahyang9362
    @noahyang9362 Рік тому

    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.

  • @GabbyTwange
    @GabbyTwange 6 місяців тому

    No burn

  • @subrat.ranjanpanda
    @subrat.ranjanpanda 2 роки тому

    I AM FROM INDIA HOW TO JOIN WEST POINT

  • @thehighlightlife9285
    @thehighlightlife9285 4 роки тому +3

    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?

    • @benmeyer5514
      @benmeyer5514 4 роки тому +1

      Don't have your dad ask them to write a recommendation, ask them yourself

    • @jamesford2724
      @jamesford2724 4 роки тому +1

      Bro like 120%

    • @bobdicc6633
      @bobdicc6633 3 роки тому +1

      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%

    • @ralphysircorgalot
      @ralphysircorgalot 3 роки тому +1

      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

  • @anaclaramiranda9820
    @anaclaramiranda9820 5 років тому +1

    Hi, girl can enter also?,
    And foreing can enter ?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому

      Ana Clara Miranda yes

    • @anaclaramiranda9820
      @anaclaramiranda9820 5 років тому

      @@EJ8811 thank u

    • @thundersword2733
      @thundersword2733 5 років тому

      @@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

  • @ryandan646
    @ryandan646 4 роки тому

    Is it too late to do AP classes in your senior year? So far I’ve only done a few honors classes.

    • @paulj9174
      @paulj9174 4 роки тому

      Ryan Dan ye

    • @ryandan646
      @ryandan646 4 роки тому

      Paul J lel im doomed

    • @ivi122
      @ivi122 4 роки тому +2

      Ryan Dan I don’t think is too late. Go for it and take AP classs

  • @zachetx3449
    @zachetx3449 4 роки тому

    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?

    • @benb686
      @benb686 4 роки тому

      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

    • @zachetx3449
      @zachetx3449 4 роки тому

      @@benb686 ok thank you!

    • @AnaFernandez-uz6ec
      @AnaFernandez-uz6ec 3 роки тому

      @@benb686 for females is girl scouts a good extracurricular to have too? and can you explain a bit more about nominations please?

    • @benb686
      @benb686 3 роки тому

      @@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

  • @nycholassr2937
    @nycholassr2937 4 роки тому

    i am brazilian can i enter the military academy?

  • @priscilaestrada02
    @priscilaestrada02 5 років тому +2

    Do you know a Homeschooler-West Point Alumni ? I have specific questions for them

    • @AnaFernandez-uz6ec
      @AnaFernandez-uz6ec 3 роки тому

      I’d recommend asking on Quora

    • @jephrokimbo9050
      @jephrokimbo9050 3 роки тому

      @ 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.

  • @jeslynkim1264
    @jeslynkim1264 5 років тому

    Hi, since the application for class of 2024 is opening next Tuesday, I wanted to ask you what your motivation to West Point was.

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому

      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.

  • @clarkodavid206
    @clarkodavid206 5 років тому

    What do you mean by 22 before your first day? Does 22 years and 2 months still count?

  • @topkekistan2930
    @topkekistan2930 5 років тому

    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?

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому +1

      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.

  • @AngelRuiz-v1l
    @AngelRuiz-v1l Місяць тому

    Just get to the point (HA GET IT)

  • @sboss8616
    @sboss8616 5 років тому

    Is track and Cross Country acceptable sports as long as I am in leadership roles.

    • @EJ8811
      @EJ8811  5 років тому

      Sboss 86 yes

    • @SaltiDawg2008
      @SaltiDawg2008 5 років тому

      Of course they are sports...

  • @alyssadellav
    @alyssadellav 3 роки тому

    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

  • @ziadmghafri6803
    @ziadmghafri6803 3 роки тому

    Can i join west point as a foreigner ? I mean with me not having a citizenship .

  • @ellapeirce5103
    @ellapeirce5103 5 років тому +4

    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

    • @nicklol328
      @nicklol328 5 років тому

      nah Im a senior in high school and barley starting the application process its def not to late for you

    • @tyrasiah.5640
      @tyrasiah.5640 5 років тому

      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!!

    • @DaeDaesBlock
      @DaeDaesBlock 4 роки тому

      Me too! It’s alright!

  • @imAgreza
    @imAgreza 5 років тому

    Turn 23 this year is it to late or is it still possible by any means to get into West Point?

    • @狂刀三浪-r2j
      @狂刀三浪-r2j 5 років тому

      You must be under 21 when you get into West Point. Sorry for telling you that

    • @electrowolf6260
      @electrowolf6260 4 роки тому +1

      @@狂刀三浪-r2j I thought it was no later than 23

  • @viloriaivory
    @viloriaivory 3 роки тому

    how does all that work for homeschoolers from a poor family?

  • @Ketsy16
    @Ketsy16 5 років тому +1

    How did the nominations go? How hard were they to get?

  • @jeremybuckman967
    @jeremybuckman967 4 роки тому

    Hello leo. Would boy scouts help me get into west point?

    • @AnaFernandez-uz6ec
      @AnaFernandez-uz6ec 3 роки тому

      i saw another comment saying boy scouts is a good extra curricular to have

  • @moviesandmore3369
    @moviesandmore3369 5 років тому

    When im done with highschool i would be 17 but where im from my school ends till jully so could i still aply?

    • @SaltiDawg2008
      @SaltiDawg2008 5 років тому +1

      Learn to spell, use proper punctuation, and capitalize first..
      *s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965 - Former Enlisted Man*

    • @nothingtoseeherefolks6911
      @nothingtoseeherefolks6911 3 роки тому

      @@SaltiDawg2008 That is the best advice right there.