Application Process: Acadmey Online Application

So the first and most even without all the extra requirements to get an acceptance letter the application to the Naval Academy is similar to most regular universities, but sadly is not part of the Common Applications :(

An applications consists of:

• SAT/ACT scores
• Transcripts
• Activities Resume
• Personal Statement
• Teacher Recommendations (Math, Science, and Other)
• Guidance Counselor Recommendation

Luckily, the Academy is looking for the whole person rather than just the scores and statistics.  An example is if you have good grades but can't seem to get a great SAT score, your extracurricular can help balance everything out.

I know I learn best by examples so here were my stats going into the Academy.

SAT : 1410 (I went before the writing portion took hold) but I'd just multiply my score by 1.5, so roughly 2110
GPA: 3.75 (Unweighted, with 4 AP classes)
Activities:

• National Honor Society Member-2 years, 1 year officer
• Varsity Letter winner -  4 years, 1 year Captain, 1 year 2nd Team All-District,
• Civil Air Patrol - 3 years, Billy Mitchell Award winner, Squadron Commander
• Special Olympics volunteer
• Club Sport participant - 14 years, National Level competitions

Oh and I'm also female (which does make a difference)

As far a the personal statement goes, that's exactly what it is: personal.  Admissions just wants to see that it is heartfelt and that the applicant has a true desire to serve their country and to show why they believe the Naval Academy is the best route to go.

For teacher recommendations, if you were lucky enough to have a teacher more than once, they are usually the best bet for teacher recommendations because they got to see you over a longer period of time and will probably be able to give better insight in your personality for the admissions board to see. Another way is to maintain a relationship with a past teacher by stopping in to say hello or to ask for advice.  This will make it easier for them to write a recommendation when the time comes as well as make it less awkward to ask for one.

Hope this is a little more insight into the Online Application than you've gotten before. As always, comments, questions, gripes leave them below in the comments section or email me at USNAwiki@gmail.com