The Academies highly value leadership positions, and the problem is, non-traditional sports or club sports usually don’t have many leadership positions available like varsity sports do. If archery or karate are your thing, that’s great, but be aware that unfortunately the system designates points in a way that favors varsity sports.
It is a fact that Academies are obsessed with leadership. They love talking about it, practicing it, and seeing it on your resumes. The problem is, how do you demonstrate that you are a leader to admissions?
With Academy admissions, your district could be your destiny. If you live near Fort Bragg, NC, then it could be very competitive to get a West Point appointment, given the amount of Army children likely to apply. However, if you live in the middle of Nebraska, where there are no military bases, in a blue collar area, then there are likely few Academy applicants. It’s an inequitable process, but that’s the reality of it.
When your application opens, you are assigned a Liaison Officer. Your Liaison Officer’s job is to be the “eyes and ears” of admissions on the ground. They will interview you and send a report to admissions. This interview score matters a ton. So, the key is relationship building. You want to build rapport before the interview happens.
ACADEMY ADMISSIONS: VARSITY TEAM CAPTAIN
by Academy Endeavors SupportThe Academies highly value leadership positions, and the problem is, non-traditional sports or club sports usually don’t have many leadership positions available like varsity sports do. If archery or karate are your thing, that’s great, but be aware that unfortunately the system designates points in a way that favors varsity sports.
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by Academy Endeavors SupportIt is a fact that Academies are obsessed with leadership. They love talking about it, practicing it, and seeing it on your resumes. The problem is, how do you demonstrate that you are a leader to admissions?
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by Academy Endeavors SupportWith Academy admissions, your district could be your destiny. If you live near Fort Bragg, NC, then it could be very competitive to get a West Point appointment, given the amount of Army children likely to apply. However, if you live in the middle of Nebraska, where there are no military bases, in a blue collar area, then there are likely few Academy applicants. It’s an inequitable process, but that’s the reality of it.
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by Academy Endeavors SupportWhen your application opens, you are assigned a Liaison Officer. Your Liaison Officer’s job is to be the “eyes and ears” of admissions on the ground. They will interview you and send a report to admissions. This interview score matters a ton. So, the key is relationship building. You want to build rapport before the interview happens.
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