West Point

Rep Kimberly Mallard-Brown

If you intend to apply as an AMerican citizen you do not need to make that selection. You would just

have to become a citizen prior to reporting. If you intend to apply as a foreign cadet then you must

select the international student option.

Lydia Gerstenberger

If you want to major in a foreign langauge, do you have to have taken classes on that langauge

beforehand?

Rep John Turner

Lydia, no

Lydia Gerstenberger

What are the courses like for the foreign langauges?

Rep John Turner

Lydia, what do you mean?

Lydia Gerstenberger

Like what are the classes like or focused?

Rep John Turner

they are all about teachign you the language...small classes-15-20 total

Rep John Turner

immersion, reading, speaking, writing

sarah francisco

Do you have a bicycle racing team or club?

Rep John Turner

Yes!

sarah francisco

Thank you. What race category ranking is needed to be on the team?

Rep John Turner

http://www.usma.edu/cycling/SitePages/Home.aspx

sarah francisco

Thanks for the link...looks like a fun team.

Lydia Gerstenberger

What do most people typically major in?

Rep John Turner

Hope the link helps...I don't know much about cycling.

Rep John Turner

I think the most popular would be some form of engineering. I majored in Political Science

Jai Jackson

what is your admission requirements on act/sat

Jai Jackson

hello

Rep John Turner

Hi Jai

Rep John Turner

There is no set requirement....ourt average on SAT is 650+ in all areas

Rep John Turner

and ACT is 29+ in all sectionws

Jai Jackson

do you have a track team

Rep John Turner

yes...go to www.goarmysports.com to learn about our Division 1 sports

Jai Jackson

ok thanks

Jooshua Christian

Will leadership awards such as an Eagle Scout and Leadership service set me apart?

Rep John Turner

Yes they will! Leadership is a critical piece of your application (30% overall)

Jooshua Christian

How do AP courses impact the process?

Rep John Turner

You will take placement exams during your first summer. Those, combined with your AP

scores, will determien which classes you are able to place out of or take as an honors course

Lianet Rosado

Hello, I was wondering, is participation in athletics a requirement for acceptance into West Point?

Rep John Turner

Lianet, it isn't a requirement, but 90% of the admitted candidates earned a varsity letter in

high school

Rep John Turner

it makes it a lot harder to get an offer if you're not an athlete, but it isn't impossible

Jooshua Christian

How many students apply for admission?

Rep John Turner

Jooshua, we typically have over 14k start their file each year

Benjamin McDermott

Hello. On West Point visits, are candidates given a chance to explore the athletics of West Point

such as speaking with the coach?

Rep John Turner

however, many will self select out of the process

Rep John Turner

Benjamin, sometimes....it depends on if the coach talked to you before your visit

Rep John Turner

the cadet escort may not be able to set that up

Lianet Rosado

I see. I am aware that one needs to serve for a certain period of time. Can you choose where to

serve -- Navy, Army, etc?

Rep John Turner

if you wish to be recruited, go tohttp://www.goarmysports.com/recruiting/recruiting-

questionnaires.html

Rep John Turner

Lianet, all graduates of USMA will be commissioned as Army officers

Benjamin McDermott

I have already filled out a recruitment form and the track coach notified me saying my skills will be

valuable to both the team and West Point

Rep John Turner

Ben, that's great. Stay in touch with the coach and you may be able to have an official athletic

visit

Lianet Rosado

Okay, well thank you for answering my questions!

Benjamin McDermott

Will the coach invite me or will I be able to sschedule one on my own?

Rep John Turner

Ben, that would be up to the coach

Benjamin McDermott

Thank you.

Rep John Turner

no problem! Best of luck to you!

Ilana Brown

Hello. I was just wondering if i am from California would my Military Benefits still count in a different

state? It's benefits from my dad.

Rep John Turner

Ilana, yes, but if you come to USMA, you'll have your own benefits

Rep John Turner

OK, all, I"m signing off and handing this over to LTC Hansbarger, the Associate Director of

Admissions

Rep John Turner

Best of luck to you all....and BEAT NAVY

Rep Tom Hansbarger

I'm here.

Zaakira Ahmed

Is this a military college?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Yes. It's a federal military college.

Zaakira Ahmed

well then

Zaakira Ahmed

im out

Ilana Brown

I'm a little confused on what he said.. I'll have my own benefits??

albert leach

I may have missed this from ealier, as I just logged on, does West Point convert GPA to a scale?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

If you attend West Point, you will be on active duty and have benefits associated with being

on active duty.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Albert - No. We use class rank within your high school.

albert leach

I am coming from a HS that uses a 7 point scale so if I have a 91% in AP Calculus this would be a B.

albert leach

Other schools would count that as an A.

albert leach

Does rank in class count as high as GPA or more?

Ilana Brown

So if my class rank is 137 out of 789.... is that good or bad

Benjamin McDermott

If you wouldn't mind answering, does West Point take more consideration of one's GPA and AP

scores than SAT and ACT scores?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Albert - we look at class rank and SAT/ACT scores

albert leach

How does AP Classes count? Can you earn credits and is there a maximum?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Most applicants are in the top 30% of class; however, we also look at leadership potential

albert leach

Are SAT 2 subject test required or recommended?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

60% of file is based on academics consisting of class rank and SAT/ACT

Rep Tom Hansbarger

No credits at West Point for AP courses; however, you can test out of classes

albert leach

Do they offer specific areas of interest ..so you can specialize in a certian area within the military?

( medicine, law, technology etc)

KaMele Sanchez

As a junior, and I have not submitted an application, am I still able to apply?

Benjamin McDermott

I understand. And how exactly do you measure leadership potential? Is there certain positions I can

hold that would be considered over others?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Albert - Yes. We have over 30 different academic majors.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

KaMele - Absolutley.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Benjamin - we look at activities that you are involved in and leadership positions held within

those activities.

albert leach

Whats the different between going there then compared to anotjer college amd ROTC program.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Team captains, student government, boys/girls state, etc.

albert leach

sorry spelling

albert leach

another college and ROTC Program?

Benjamin McDermott

I understand. Thank you. You were a great help tonight.

KaMele Sanchez

If I apply, and accepted, am I still able to make the decision not to attend, or have I made a

commitment?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Albert - All graduates from WEst Point receive an active duty commission as a 2LT. ROTC

provides commissions in active, reserves and National Guard.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

MaMele - you will be offered admission, which you can accept or decline.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Sorry - KaMele.

KaMele Sanchez

Thank you :) Do you guys have woman's wrestling?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

We have women's boxing and all women take combatives as a PE course. No NCAA womens

wrestling team.

Pedro Marrero II

hello everyone, I have a queston on tuition and how much it cost on average

KaMele Sanchez

Are there breaks durning the winter, summer, ect?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

West Point is a fully funded academy - no tuition if selected to attend.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

KaMele - Yes. Everybody gets Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Summer breaks vary based on a cadet's military training selected or summer academic

programs.

Pedro Marrero II

okay what are suggested SAT/ACT scores

KaMele Sanchez

Will you by any chance, be having a representative coming to the Big Island of Hawaii?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

ACT - 23-24. SAT - 600+

Rep Tom Hansbarger

KaMele - we have a rep travelling to hawaii in the near future. Not sure if it's the big island or

not.

Kelvin Valdes

Hello, I am Kelvin Valdes, good evening.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Hello, Kelvin.

KaMele Sanchez

Will you be sending an email out when someone does make it over here?

albert leach

How is campus life like? Very military or college atmosphere?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

KaMele - have you completed a candidate questionnaire?

Pedro Marrero II

What are some of the key requriments to be accepted

KaMele Sanchez

No, I have not. I literally just found out about my invitation on Monday.

Kelvin Valdes

What percent of the engineering student body graduates?

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Albert - it is military on a college campus. :-) www.usma.edu/admissions to sign up for a day

visit.

albert leach

Thank you very much for your time and answers tonight.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

Kelvin - All cadets have an engineering track. About 40% major in engineering.

Rep Tom Hansbarger

KaMele - please visithttp://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Admissions%20Team

%202.aspxand reach out to the Far West Admissions Team.

KaMele Sanchez

Okay, thank you so much! :)