How To Get Into A Service Academy: Why Most Fail And What To Do About It

In this video, I share 3 years' worth of data on the common characteristics of Service Academy admits. I talk about how to get into the Academy; The Naval Academy, West Point and Air Force Academy. Contrary to some of our other videos, this time, we’re going to share Academy Endeavors' data on why some are not getting into these schools, and what is it gonna take for YOU to get there. Over the last 3 years, 100% of our clients earned Congressional nominations, 94% earned either an Academy appointment or ROTC scholarship, and over 80% earned Academy appointments. That’s fun. Winning is fun. Sign up for a free 1-on-1 consultation session with Academy Endeavors. https://academyendeavors.com/apply-now/ Download the Academy Endeavors Applicant Timeline to help stay on track! https://academyendeavors.com/applican... Download the Academy Endeavors Resume Template here: https://academyendeavors.com/resume-t... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 5:25 Seven Pillars of Sensational Candidates 5:40 Academic Robustness 6:30 Leadership Experience 7:31 Athletic Participation 8:13 Fitness and Medical Dependability 8:53 Credible Enthusiasm and Character 10:05 Diversity (Ethnicity, Gender, Talent) 11:24 Geographic Representation 12:56 Candidate Comparison (Lack of Leadership Comparison) 18:27 What Qualifies as a Significant Leadership Role? 25:17 SAT/ACT Scores 33:49 Academy Endeavors Success Story 36:28 Twelve Pitfalls to Avoid 46:44 Assignments 56:15 Things to Remember 57:39 QUESTION #1 - What is the importance and relationship of the congressional nomination to the application? 1:00:00 QUESTION #2 - When is it recommended to start practicing for academy interviews? 1:01:01 QUESTION #3 - Can I apply with just the ACT? Do I need to take the essay portion as well? 1:01:26 QUESTION #4 For middle school students who homeschool, what is your advice on how to be ready when entering high school? 1:04:02 QUESTION #5 What is the other type of method besides competitive? 1:05:11 QUESTION #6 What is the recommended score for the ACT essay? 1:05:45 QUESTION #7 Is there a good way to let the Academies know my sport didn’t offer team captain positions? 1:06:43 QUESTION #8 Whatre the top extra-curricular that you recommend to take? 1:07:40 QUESTION #9 Has Trail Life USA been recognized by the Academy admissions yet? 1:08:25 QUESTION #10 Would being the captain of a Junior Varsity team help? 1:08:56 QUESTION #11 Where can I take the SAT/ACT other than my high school? 1:09:34 QUESTION #12 Have you worked with candidates in Puerto Rico? 1:10:29 QUESTION #13 What time frame should I expect to receive my decision? 1:11:23 QUESTION #14 What’s the importance of team sports vs individual sports? 1:11:58 QUESTION #15 How does race affect the Academy admissions? 1:14:02 QUESTION #16 Does Puerto Rico use the competitive or principle method? 1:14:15 QUESTION #17 What’s the importance of AP exams and how do the tie into the process? 1:16:59 QUESTION #18 Does American Heritage Girls get the same amount of points as Girl Scouts? 1:18:40 QUESTION #19 Do those who play multiple sports get more credit? 1:20:12 QUESTION #20 How much can having a job play into the process? 1:21:16 QUESTION #21 Does the type of sport affect how many points I get for it? 1:21:38 QUESTION #22 Does having a Letter of Assurance (LOA) help gain a nomination? 1:23:42 QUESTION #23 How would being a sensei present itself? 1:24:23 QUESTION #24 How many letters of recommendation would you suggest submitting to the Academy? 1:25:54 QUESTION #25 Can you share the highlights of your high school resume?