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What isthe GPA requirement for West Point Academy?
I'm interested in West Point Academy, but I don't know their average GPA requirements for high schooners. #military #us-army-military #rotc #united-states-army #westpoint
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Meighan Middleton
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West Point doesn't post a hard GPA cut off on their admissions site. However, primarily As and Bs (GPA range 3.5-4.0) is highly encouraged as the application process is competitive.
It is also important to note that what courses you take in high school are important as well as how you do. From the West Point's Admissions FAQs:
"To prepare yourself for the academic curriculum at West Point, you should complete four years of English with a strong emphasis on composition, grammar, literature and speech; four years of college preparatory mathematics, to include algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra, and trigonometry as a minimum; two years of a foreign language; two years of a laboratory science such as chemistry and physics, and one year of U.S. history, including courses in geography, government and economics. If your school includes a course in precalculus and calculus in its curriculum, and a basic computing course, these courses will be helpful in preparing you for your first year at West Point."
If you don't meet the GPA requirement, it is still worth applying. The military academies look for well rounded applicants for selection. West Point has a preparatory program called US Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) to help prepare applicants who are otherwise competitive for selection academically for the rigors of a military college. There is not a separate application for USMAPS. If you apply to West Point, you are automatically considered for USMAPS based on your academic record and other factors.
With any Service Academy, the nominations you receive also play a factor. For example, if you have a slightly weaker academic record than another applicant from your region, but you receive a nomination and they do not, you would likely be admitted over them. The nominations process is just as important to admission as any other factor.
The tricky thing about nominations is there is a slightly different process to apply for nomination based on who you are seeking that nomination from. Each Senator and Representative dictates their nomination process, and this can vary from in person interviews, a written application process, or some combination of both.
A good reference and first step is to contact your Field Force Representative. They can guide you along through the application process and will be able to answer region specific questions.
Good luck!
Review West Point's Admissions Website and FAQs page: https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/frequently-asked-questions
Learn more about the US Military Academy's Prep School: https://www.westpoint.edu/usmaps
Learn more about the Nomination Process: https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/prospective-cadets/nomination-information
Find out who your Field Force Representative is: https://candidate.westpoint.edu/find_ff.cfm
It is also important to note that what courses you take in high school are important as well as how you do. From the West Point's Admissions FAQs:
"To prepare yourself for the academic curriculum at West Point, you should complete four years of English with a strong emphasis on composition, grammar, literature and speech; four years of college preparatory mathematics, to include algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra, and trigonometry as a minimum; two years of a foreign language; two years of a laboratory science such as chemistry and physics, and one year of U.S. history, including courses in geography, government and economics. If your school includes a course in precalculus and calculus in its curriculum, and a basic computing course, these courses will be helpful in preparing you for your first year at West Point."
If you don't meet the GPA requirement, it is still worth applying. The military academies look for well rounded applicants for selection. West Point has a preparatory program called US Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) to help prepare applicants who are otherwise competitive for selection academically for the rigors of a military college. There is not a separate application for USMAPS. If you apply to West Point, you are automatically considered for USMAPS based on your academic record and other factors.
With any Service Academy, the nominations you receive also play a factor. For example, if you have a slightly weaker academic record than another applicant from your region, but you receive a nomination and they do not, you would likely be admitted over them. The nominations process is just as important to admission as any other factor.
The tricky thing about nominations is there is a slightly different process to apply for nomination based on who you are seeking that nomination from. Each Senator and Representative dictates their nomination process, and this can vary from in person interviews, a written application process, or some combination of both.
A good reference and first step is to contact your Field Force Representative. They can guide you along through the application process and will be able to answer region specific questions.
Good luck!
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I appreciate your support, Meighan
Preston
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Joshua’s Answer
Yerin, there is no specific cut off for GPA for West Point. Of course, the higher your GPA, the better, but West Point is more than just GPA. The academy wants well rounded individuals, so your extra curricular activities matter a lot as well. Almost all West Point cadets were athletes in high school and/or did some community service. There were many that were Eagle Scouts or pursued some other kind of achievements. The Army needs it's future leaders to be tough, agile, and intelligent, so it's not just about reaching excellence in one area.
Thank you for taking the time to help.
Preston
Steve Lewis
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They don't mention GPA on the admissions page. http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/FAQ_Admission.aspx
But, I did find this page that mentions A's and B's: http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Pros_Cadets_Seniors.aspx
Joe LaFerriere
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Please read:
http://www.prepscholar.com/sat/s/colleges/West-Point-admission-requirements