What exactly are the entrance requirements and qualifications to enter West Point?
They were probably nominated by Obama.
Apparently - not much.
My world is certainly changing.
PBUH.
and some pig sh!t.... and drippings from golden brown bacon
and a decent BUTT roast...to add the icing.
Shields UP ?, Captain.......
1: Basic Requirements
GENERAL ACADEMIC MEDICAL PHYSICAL LEADERSHIP
General Requirements
* Each candidate must: be 17 but not yet 23 years of age by July 1 of year admitted. (The increase in maximum age is a result of a recent change to Title X, U.S. Code.)
* be a U.S. citizen at time of enrollment (exception: foreign students nominated by agreement between U.S. and another country).
* be unmarried.
* not be pregnant or have a legal obligation to support a child or children
Academic Qualifications
* Each candidate should have: an above-average high school or college academic record.
* strong performance on the standardized American College Testing (ACT) Assessment Program Exam or the College Board Admissions Testing Program Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT).
West Point uses the results of your ACT/SAT, high school class rank, and the recommendations of your faculty to determine your academic qualification. Consideration is also given to the types of courses taken and the percentage of students from your school who attend four-year colleges after high school, as reported by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
West Point encourages a strong college preparatory academic background as a prerequisite for admission. Recommended areas of preparation are: four years of English with emphasis on composition, grammar, literature, speech; four years of math, algebra, plane geometry, intermediate algebra, trigonometry; two years of a foreign language; two years of laboratory science such as chemistry and physics and one year of U.S. history. Additionally, you will find courses in geography, government and economics to be very helpful. College courses taken prior to entrance to West Point may be substituted for similar courses in the Military Academy curriculum.
Medical Qualifications
* Candidates must: be in good physical and mental health.
* Pass a Medical Exam (Described in Step 6).
Back to Top Physical Qualifications
* Each candidate should have: above-average strength, endurance and agility.
* adequate performance on USMA Physical Aptitude Exam (Described in Step 6).
Leadership Qualifications
You should strive to develop the personal traits that will allow you to be an effective leader in school, church and community activities. Participation in secondary school extracurricular activities, both athletic and non-athletic, and the attainment of responsible positions in those activities, provide valuable leadership experience. You should try to make significant contributions in leadership positions on athletic teams, in club and class activities, and in church, scout, civic and community activities. Working to provide family financial support may limit participation in extracurricular activities at school. If so, that should be noted in your application.
http://admissions.usma.edu/FAQs/faqs_admission.cfm#ADMISSIONREQ
I served with many West Point officers. It used to be a big plus to be an Eagle scout as well as being extremely good in a sport or two. SAT's must be 1100-1200 minimum. Math and science are very important, as are all courses plus extra curricular activities like the above plus others.
Most federal academy cadets are appointed by your congress critters.
For me at least, this is reason to turn out the turncoat representatives.
The commanders have a responsibility to provide spiritual guidance when they require the cadets to obey all their orders and place themselves in an immersed environment.
The commanders of West Point are now accountable to God Himself for their spiritual guidance to their juniors.
This means that at the Great White Throne Judgment, those commanders will have been found performing works that are good for nothingness.
Additionally, unlike faith through Christ, the same commanders now expose future generations to illegitimate leadership, void of righteousness.
Those in command positions over West Point IMHO, should be removed from command.
Appointment by a member of Congress.