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I'm currently a candidate for USMA 2021 and almost done with the process. As I was doing my application there were a few things that I really regretted and realized a few important things and I’ll share some of them with you and for future candidates that look on this thread.First, grades. In my sophomore year I got greedy and took a bunch of APs and skipped a math level so I took AP Calc BC in my sophomore year. That didn't go very well. On top of that I took Chemistry Honors and it was really hard for me to juggle my courses so I got bad grades in both of the two subjects. So I would really say to only take classes that you're confident in getting A's in.Second, get involved. Whether it's at school or in your community. I'm involved at my school. I'm an officer in a few clubs and I'm part of an organization on campus that works with the Principal and Vice Principal and I attend conferences and have meetings with them often. I host school events for students and a lot of other things. Thing is, I only have about 100 hours of volunteer service. So this summer I've been volunteering hard and close to 200 now. So start now and volunteer and think about joining your school student government body. It'll really help. You need to really shape up your leadership skills for West Point.Third, Boys State!!! or Girls State if you're a girl. Don't be that clown in class. Grab your teacher's attention because in your Junior Year they'll be making the recommendations for Boys/Girls State. If it's your counselor that chooses the delegates, talk to your counselor often about going to Boys/Girls State and so they know that you're interested in it. I went this year and it was absolutely an extraordinary experience. It really was. I knew it'll help for West Point so I told my counselor about it and she already knows my plans for West Point so she chose me so that I can have some points in my application. Anyways, you'll want to go to Boys/Girls State. It's about 3 years away for you, but it's worth going.Fourth, SPORT!! Do the sport you enjoy and that you love. You can't force yourself to swim when you don't like to even float on water. Do a sport that intrigues you and go 100% on it. Don't stop half way. Keep going. Get those Varsity Letters, medals at competition, and go far. Not only will it help you for your West Point app, it's just healthy for you. Make it your motivation to exercise. I do Cross Country and this was my first year and I'm already on Varsity and qualified and competed on the national level. I didn't know I was so good at running until I actually ran XC. If you like basketball, practice on your own and make your school team and get good at it.Fifth, CFA. Get fit for the CFA. I've been training for 5 months now and I'm at 13 pullups, 50 pushups, 75 situps, 70 ft for basketball throw, and 5:30 mile. If you start practicing now, I guarantee you'll go beyond the maximum scores, but on the actual CFA you don't want to go beyond the max scores. Max for pullups is 19. Even if you do 19+ you'll get the same amount of points. But who said you have to just do the maximum scores. Just workout for fun after you hit the max for all events and get ripped!! And I don't hit the gym. I just go to my local middle school and use the bars there and do calisthenics. You can go to the gym and lift weights if that helps you.Sixth, ACT/SAT score. I would say, top 10% in your class and a 30 on your ACT is a good safe zone. But you can always just focus on math for one test. Do well on that. Then focus on English for your next test. Do well on that. Focus Science for the next test. Do well on that. Then focus on reading for the next test. Do well on that. Super score and tada you got yourself a good score. Of course it's not as easy as I said, but good work ethic should do the job. It might take a while, but start studying now!! Do one test a day and review what you got wrong and do your best to prevent the same mistake in the future. Seeing that you had a high GPA in middle school, I can assume that you have good work ethic and don't procrastinate on your standardized test. Just have a little bit of faith and do your best!!Seventh, make a spreadsheet for future reference. In the spreadsheet, mark all the important dates for West Point. Your Congressman and Senator deadlines for their nominations. Make a list of the teachers you want to get your SOE from. Basically this spreadsheet, just use it as a reference and organization of the long process this application is. Maybe 2 of the more important dates you should note is that the Candidate Questionnaire opens in January of your Junior year and the SLE application date.Eighth, visit West Point and contact your Regional Commander. Visiting West Point is a great way to introduce yourself to the campus and see if it's a good school that you want to thrive in. I visited February of this year and it's really pretty. You should try going. But you have to make an appointment on their website. Also, contact your Regional Commander every once in a while. Tell them you're interested in applying. And ask for tips on how to become a competitive applicant. This way you can get on their radar and they know what you've been from 9th grade to the day that you're ready to apply in your Junior year and they'll know you well and not just as an applicant in their section.Ninth, enjoy your high school life and hope for the best! Now, we all know West Point is our dream school. That shouldn't mean that you should be always indoors studying your *** off and always working out and working on your essays. Go outside, grab lunch with your friends and hang out with them. Your brain needs constant refreshers and being with your friends and just having alone time is a great way. Sure, make West Point application process in your top priority list, but you need to have some fun too.Just a quick tip: West Point follows the 60-30-10 rule. 60% academics, 30% Leadership, and 10% Athletics. Academics would be your class rank and ACT/SAT score (not much of your GPA). Leadership would be club officers, team captains, boy scouts, boy states, etc. Athletics would be the sports you played in/outside your school and whether you’re in Varsity.Start working your way up the ladder and best of luck!

Q. Can I get into a top 100 university with a 1230 on the new SAT?A. Not knowing any of your other stats and ECs, the 1230 would make you competitive in #76–100 range schools. #50–75 are your reach schools.You should also consider schools that do not require SAT scores, if your other stats are superior. The last post includes 10 highly ranked schools that are flexible with test scores. Most of these are prestigious small National Liberal Art Colleges. The only National University on that list is Wake Forrest. Your major may matter whether certain schools are a fit for you. You can always retake the SAT to raise your score, or take the ACT.All the best!SAT Score Range: What’s a Good SAT Score for Colleges? (Magoosh, skip the second part of the post explaining SAT scoring, on initial reading)Complete Guide: Colleges Not Requiring SAT Scores (PrepScholar Comprehensive list, top 100: Wake Forest, Rochester, Brandeis, NYU, UT Austin, GWU, Worcester Polytechnic, Texas A&M, American, Delaware and Drexel).)10 Top Ranked Colleges That Are Flexible With Test Scores (US News)Tuan Nguyen's answer to What are great colleges that are not Ivy League? Ranking of National Universities and National Liberal Art Colleges.SAT Score Range: What’s a Good SAT Score for Colleges?BY CHRIS LELE ON JUNE 2, 2016 IN SATThe new SAT is scored on a range from a low of 400 to a max score of 1600, combined from a range of 200 to 800 on SAT Math and 200 to 800 on SAT Reading/Writing, but the SAT score range for students admitted to different colleges varies.Okay, I’m just going to come out and say it: the new SAT scoring system is extremely confusing. There are subscores, cross-test scores, a science score and much more.College SAT Score Range for 100 Top UniversitiesSAT (25th to 75th Percentile Scores)Top 25Princeton University 1470-1600Harvard University 1480-1600Yale University 1480-1600Columbia University 1460-1580Stanford University 1450-1580University of Chicago 1500-1590Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1470-1580Duke University 1440-1590University of Pennsylvania 1440-1570California Institute of Technology 1530-1600Johns Hopkins University 1430-1550Dartmouth College 1440-1580Northwestern University 1450-1570Brown University 1410-1570Cornell University 1390-1550Vanderbilt University 1470-1580Washington University in St. Louis 1480-1580Rice University 1440-1570University of Notre Dame 1410-1550University of California - Berkeley 1320-1540Emory University 1370-1510Georgetown University 1320-1520Carnegie Mellon University 1410-1530University of California - Los Angeles 1280-1510University of Southern California 1360-1520Top 26–50Tufts University 1440-1550Wake Forest University Test OptionalUniversity of Michigan - Ann Arbor 1350-1510Boston College 1350-1510University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1290-1480New York University 1320-1500Rochester University 1320-1500Brandeis University 1340-1510College of William and Mary 1340-1510Georgia Institute of Technology 1370-1520University of California - Santa Barbara 1200-1430University of California - Irvine 1120-1350University of California - San Diego 1270-1480Boston University 1280-1470Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1300-1490Tulane University 1330-1480University of California - Davis 1160-1410University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign 1340-1500University of Wisconsin - Madison 1270-1450Lehigh University 1030-1410Northeastern University 1400-1530Pennsylvania State University 1180-1370University of Florida 1250-1430University of Miami 1300-1470Ohio State University - Columbus 1230-1390Pepperdine University 1210-1400Top 51 -75University of Texas - Austin 1240-1480University of Washington 1180-1400Yeshiva University 1200-1420George Washington University 1290-1460University of Connecticut 1220-1410University of Maryland - College Park 1260-1420Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1310-1480Clemson University 1210-1400Purdue University - West Lafeyette 1160-1380Southern Methodist University 1300-1470Syracuse University 1140-1350University of Georgia 1230-1400Brigham Young University - Provo 1150-1370Fordham University 1240-1430University of Pittsburgh 1250-1430University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 1250-1430Texas A&M University - College Station 1200-1360Virginia Tech 1180-1380American University 1240-1410Baylor University 1200-1390Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - New Brunswick 1180-1410Clark University 1090-1240Colorado School of Mines 1390-1440Indiana University - Bloomington 1140-1350Michigan State University 1050-1310Top 76–100Stevens Institute of Technology 1290-1470University of Delaware 1160-1370University of Massachusetts- Amherst 1200-1310Miami University - Oxford 1180-1330Texas Christian University 1170-1370University of California - Santa Cruz 1080-1340University of Iowa 1060-1268Marquette University 1170-1350University of Denver 1170-1350University of Tulsa 1130-1410Binghamton University -SUNY 1280-1430North Carolina State University - Raleigh 1220-1380Stony Brook University -SUNY 1200-1410SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1120-1270University of Colorado - Boulder 1060-1280University of San Diego 1210-1400University of Vermont 1170-1370Florida State University 1210-1360Saint Louis University 1090-1220University of Alabama 1070-1320Drexel University 1170-1370Loyola University Chicago 1140-1340University at Buffalo - SUNY 1050-1250Auburn University 1140-1340Now let’s get into everything and anything relating to SAT scores and SAT score range. I’ll break it down to make things a little easier to follow. Here–in order–are the main points I’ll cover:The basics of SAT total scores, subscores, and essay scoresWhat a good score on the SAT is, and how SAT scores stack up against ACT scores.The SAT score range you’ll need for colleges, from the Ivy League to other competitive schools.Total SAT Score RangeOkay, here are the basics:Two sections, one math and one verbal (combined from the reading and writing sections)Each is worth 800 pointsThe total on the new SAT is 1600 pointsThe lowest you can get on either the reading/writing or the math section is 200 and the highest SAT score on a section is 800.So, the total new SAT score range (combining Reading/Writing and Math) is 400-1600.Average SAT ScoresIf you are with me so far, it’s time to talk about average SAT scores: the average score on each section is 500 points. The average overall SAT score is 1000. These are theoretical averages but the real averages tend to be within about 20 points, plus or minus, of 500 points.Now things are going to get a little more complicated. On the new SAT there are going to be three different types of scores. Yes, three. So hold onto your seats.1. Test ScoresOkay, so the new SAT lumps the separate reading and writing sections into one 800 score. But the College Board still wants to still give colleges a better idea of how to understand your SAT scores: how you did on the reading section and how you did on the writing section.That makes sense, but for good measure, they figured they’d throw math in as a test score. So the three “test scores” are as follows:Reading Test Score Writing and Language Test Score Math Test ScoreEach one of these will be scored on a range of 10 to 40. This score will correspond to how many questions you missed on each section and is adapted to fit the score range. The two scores, one from the reading test and one from the writing test, will be combined to give you a verbal score on the 200-800 range. The math score on the 10-40 scale will be converted to a score from 200-800, which will be your math score. Add these together and you’ll have your overall SAT score.How important are these “test scores”? Speaking honestly, they just give people looking at your score report a way to compare your scores to students who took different versions of the SAT. This relates to an idea called equating, which allows the SAT to compare scores between different tests. But it’s pretty technical and the statistics folks over at College Board take care of this–you just have to look at your score.What is important for you–and what colleges will likely look at if they want to get a better sense of your performance–is how you did on the reading section and how you did on the writing sections. After all, you could do very poorly on reading yet thrive in writing and can get the same verbal score as somebody who was average on both sections.2. Cross-test scoresSo the new SAT doesn’t have a science section like the ACT does, but it does have what are called cross-test scores. Essentially, there are questions that are science related, whether they are in the math section, the reading section, or the writing section (hence the name “cross-test”).And there are also cross-test scores that are history/social studies related.Here’s how the College Board terms the cross-test sections:1. Analysis in History/Social Studies2. Analysis in ScienceEach score will be on the same scale as test scores: 10-40.3. SubscoresThe College Board wants to give college admissions officers as much information as possible. That gives us (I promise) our final set of scores. There are seven of these scores, the first two relate to reading comprehension, the next two relate to writing and the last three relate to math.Reading subscores1. Command of Evidence2. Words in ContextWriting subscores1. Expression of Ideas2. Standard English ConventionsMath subscores1. Heart of Algebra2. Problem Solving and Data Analysis3. Passport to Advanced MathEach of these subscores will be based on a 1 to 15 scale.SAT Essay ScoresLast, and perhaps least (for those not taking the essay), we have three scores based on the 55-minute writing sample you’ll have to cough up after working on the test for three hours.Here’s what you need to know:Two graders will be scoring your essayEach grader will give your essay a score (1-4) for three different criteriaThe three criteria are reading (how well do you understand the passage), analysis (how well do you describe how the writer is persuading his/her audience), and writing (how well do you write).This gives us a total of 24.However, the scores will NOT be added up, but will be presented as three scores:a 2-8 range for readinga 2-8 range for analysisa 2-8 range for writing.So a possible SAT essay score might look something like this: 7 reading/5 analysis/6 writing.PSAT Score RangesRemember I told you how I was here to dispel confusion? Well, that’s very likely what we have around the PSAT, since there is no longer just one PSAT but three, depending on your grade level.The main PSAT, the one for sophomores and juniors, has two primary functions: to see if you qualify for the National Merit Program and to give you a sense of what your likely SAT score will be. Unless, you aim to score in the top 2%, you shouldn’t worry about the scholarship. You should, though, take your PSAT score seriously because it will let you know how much you’ll need to prep for the SAT to hit your target score.The big news is that a perfect PSAT score corresponds to a 1520 on the SAT. That’s right, because the PSAT is an easier test, it won’t–at the very high end–give you a sense of how well you’ll score on the SAT. But otherwise, your PSAT score–which ranges from 320-1520–will correspond to what you’d likely get on the SAT where you to take it right after the SAT (not as in the very same day, but you know what I mean).However, you can improve your performance on the actual SAT by prepping and practice; or, if you slack off, your SAT score might be lower than what your PSAT score would suggest.SAT and ACT Score RangesSAT and ACT score ranges is about as dry a topic as they come. But there’s actually some serious drama behind this. The fact is that the ACT right now is pretty much fuming that the College Board decided to release an SAT to ACT score “translation” without consulting them (“hey College Board–why you no invite me to party?”)So the information I’m about to share is somewhat provisional; it might change if the ACT decides to release its own concordance tables (spoiler alert: the College Board won’t be invited). That said, for now, this is what colleges will most likely go on: ACT to New SAT Score Conversion Chart.As you can see from the tables on this score conversion chart, a perfect score on the ACT is a perfect score on the SAT. Though an ACT score of 35 works out to a 1540 on the SAT, remember that the ACT doesn’t have nearly as large of a score range as the SAT (36 increments from 1-36 vs. 120 increments for the SAT from 400-1600).What SAT score range do I need to get into the Ivy League?Everyone is always wondering about the Ivy League and SAT scores–which should come as no surprise. The Ivy League is highly competitive and SAT scores give admissions boards a chance to find out who the top of the top are (at least as far as test scores go).Below is table showing the middle 50% score range (meaning 25% of admitted students had lower scores and 25% had higher scores) for Ivy League schools:Projected SAT Score RangeBrown 1410-1570Cornell 1390-1550Columbia 1460-1580Dartmouth 1440-1580Harvard 1480-1600University of Pennsylvania 1440-1570Princeton 1470-1600Yale 1480-1600How to Improve Your SAT Score RangeAs I implied from the PSAT vs SAT bit above, your score has its own range–it’s not set in stone. Preparation is a huge factor, as is how well you perform on test day.The most important thing to do–and this goes for almost any point-based or time-based goal you want to set for yourself–is establish a baseline. What that means is you should take an official practice test before doing anything else (these are available for free at Khan Academy or in the Official Study Guide for a little bit more). This will give you what is called your baseline score–or the score you get when you haven’t started preparing yet.The goal is to increase that SAT score as you take subsequent practice tests. Brushing up on the fundamentals is the first order of business. Next, improve how well you test. Believe it or not, this is a skill, too. And those who are good test takers are often those who’ve developed this skill, and therefore get a good SAT score. What this means is you should learn how to pace yourself during an exam, how to remain calm when a question flusters you (often guess and move on is the best strategy), and how you can avoid careless mistakes in the future.Improving on these things will help boost your score. So next time you come to this post, when you look at the table above on SAT score ranges for top schools, you’ll be focusing on the higher end of the range and get the best SAT score you can get.More from MagooshSAT Score RangeACT Score Range: What is a Good ACT Score?SAT-ACT Score ConversionComparing SAT Test Scores by StateAbout Chris LeleChris Lele is the GRE and SAT Curriculum Manager (and vocabulary wizard) at Magoosh Online Test Prep. In his time at Magoosh, he has inspired countless students across the globe, turning what is otherwise a daunting experience into an opportunity for learning, growth, and fun. Some of his students have even gone on to get near perfect scores. Chris is also very popular on the internet. His GRE channel on YouTube has over 8 million views.You can read Chris's awesome blog posts on the Magoosh GRE blog and High School blog!You can follow him on Twitter and Facebook!« ACT Science: What to Do When You’re Running Out of Time ACT Test Secrets »Complete Guide: Colleges Not Requiring SAT ScoresPosted by Rebecca Safier | Feb 21, 2015 3:00:00 PMSAT GENERAL INFO, COLLEGE ADMISSIONSTop Tier Schools That De-emphasize the SATWe've listed over 230 of the top colleges and universities that de-emphasize the SAT as of fall 2016. Some of these are Test Flexible, some are Test Optional, and others have guaranteed admission based on GPA or class rank.The schools are numbered according to their ranking and region on the US News list of best colleges.You might notice that liberal arts schools are more likely to have a test optional policy than a national university. Liberal arts schools have increasingly taken the position that your test scores are only one component of your application and don't represent the sum of your entire education.However, most prestigious universities (the top 50 national universities) still require the SAT. This requires Ivy League schools like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton; University of California system schools like Berkeley and UCLA; and many other top private schools.It’s important to know the SAT policies of schools long before you actually apply, since taking and prepping for the SAT can begin over a year in advance of your deadlines. Now that you’re aware of these different policies, your first course of action is to start exploring.Comprehensive List of Schools That De-Emphasize the SATBeyond the top schools above, we've also prepared a comprehensive document listing all schools that de-emphasize the SAT. Click the icon below to see the complete list.What You Should Do With This InformationNow that you have a sense of all the schools with test optional or text flexible admissions policies, what should you do next? Consider these four tips for moving forward in the college application process.1. Do Your Own Fact CheckingBecause admissions processes are complex and unique to each school, it falls on you to thoroughly explore the policies of all the colleges you are interested in. As mentioned above, if you can’t find a detailed explanation on the college’s website, don’t hesitate to call an admissions officer and ask them directly. This is also a question you could bring to your college visits, as long as you answer it early enough to have time for test prep.2. Take the SAT or ACT to Keep Your Options OpenYour college list is almost certainly going to change throughout junior and even senior year. Don’t limit yourself prematurely by ruling out the SAT, since you want to keep your options open. You wouldn’t want to fall in love with a college only to discover you don’t have time to take the SAT or prep for it effectively, and thus can’t meet the college’s admission requirements.Planning and prepping should begin at least by early junior year, and it’s very unlikely that you’ll have your college list finalized by then. As you plan out your schedule, visit our resources on when you should start prepping for the SAT and what the best test dates are for you.3. Consider Applying Broadly to Many SchoolsOn a similar note, it wouldn’t be wise to limit yourself to certain schools just to avoid taking the SAT. The fit of the college, in terms of its academics, extracurricular opportunities, campus, and culture, are much more important factors in determining where you will be spending the four years of your life after high school.Even if you feel anxious about the SAT, the skills of applied discipline and personal growth that you develop preparing will be useful to you throughout your academic and professional career.4. Analyze the Strength of Your ApplicationIf you are applying to colleges that do not require the SAT or have test flexible options, it will help you to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses. Have you achieved (or will you be able to achieve) a strong SAT score, or is your academic ability better represented through AP and Subject Tests? Will the scores strengthen your overall application, or do they not truly represent your skills and abilities? Where do you shine the brightest?While SAT optional policies gives you yet another thing to think about as you apply, ultimately having that increased choice can only work in your benefit. By making an informed and intentional decision, you have the power to shape the story you tell to admissions officers.What’s Next?Even among universities that do require SAT scores, there’s some variation in exactly how they look at your scores. Check out the full list of colleges who superscore the SAT and learn how this information may completely transform your approach to test prep.Exploring your standardized testing options? Many colleges also superscore the ACT. Click here for the full list and for strategies on how to get your best scores.Want to improve your SAT score by 160 points? We've written a guide about the top 5 strategies you must be using to have a shot at improving your score. 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Q. How does West Point compare to other colleges and Ivy League schools?A. What are great colleges that are not Ivy League?West Point is among the most competitive schools to gain admission. It is just below the Ivy League in reputation/ranking. Admission is challenging due to requirements such as nomination/endorsement by member of congress/ Vice President.It is ranked #19 among Top National Liberal Arts Schools. Graduates go onto to lead the Army. They are also good candidates for graduate schools such as medical, business, and law schools.National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings - The National Liberal Arts Colleges, including schools like Wellesley College and Bowdoin College, emphasize undergraduate education and award at least half of their degrees in the liberal arts fields of study.19. (t) United States Military Academy West Point, NYUndergraduate InformationUnited States Military Academy is a public institution that was founded in 1802. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,348, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 16,080 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. United States Military Academy's ranking in the 2017 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 19.The United States Military Academy is located in West Point, N.Y., approximately 50 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River. The school, also known as USMA, West Point and Army, is the oldest of the country’s five federal service academies. Students, referred to as cadets, are officers in training, and their tuitions are funded by the U.S. Army in return for an active-service duty obligation. Army offers a wide range of extracurricular clubs, from the glee and gospel clubs to the ski and sailing clubs. The Army Black Knights participate in 24 intercollegiate varsity sports at the NCAA Division I level and are known for their rivalry with the Naval Academy, particularly in football. Every cadet is required to participate in an intercollegiate, club or intramural level sport each semester. Cadets live in barracks on campus all four years and receive a monthly stipend.Army graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Applicants must apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination from a congressional representative. A tradition on campus is the Ring Weekend, during which all seniors receive their class rings. Alumni and students are often referred to as "The Long Gray Line," and famous members include former U.S. presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ulysses S. Grant; former U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur; Robert E. Lee, commanding general of the Confederate Army; former CIA Director David Petraeus; and AOL co-founder Jim Kimsey.School Mission and Unique QualitiesContent is provided by the school.Since its founding over two centuries ago, the Military Academy has accomplished its mission by developing cadets in four critical areas: intellectual, physical, military, and moral-ethical - a 47 month process called the "West Point Experience." The academic curriculum has 42 Majors and Fields of Study that strengthen cadets' historical perspective, cultivate their cultural understanding, structure their military training and leader development. The curriculum draws upon three distinct programs academic, military, and physical. The strengths of the Academic Program at West Point are small class sizes, a dedicated and highly engaged faculty, and innovative educational practices. Military development is a key component of the curriculum. Cadets are immersed from day one in a military environment where they are organized in companies, serve and are evaluated in leadership positions within the Corps of Cadets. The heart of the military training takes place during the summer, with new cadets undergoing Cadet Basic Training - or Beast Barracks - the first year, followed by Cadet Field Training at nearby Camp Buckner the second year. Cadets spend their third and fourth summers participating in Individual Advanced Development (IAD) opportunities serving in active Army units around the world; attending advanced training courses such as airborne, air assault or northern warfare; or training the first and second year cadets as members of the leadership cadre. Also, very popular among cadets are academic IADs, similar to internships students at civilian colleges might participate in. Some academic IADs include duty with the Supreme Court, Crossroads to Africa, NASA, and the National laboratories. The physical education curriculum spans the four years, with cadets required to take core courses in military movement techniques, boxing, combatives, survival swimming, and personal/unit physical fitness. West Point cadets also receive graded assessments on two physical fitness tests, both of which also contribute to a cadet's class standing. Every cadet at the Academy participates in competitive sports throughout the academic year; some compete at the varsity level of intercollegiate athletics while others are challenged at the intercollegiate club level or in West Point's company athletics program. West Point has 25 NCAA Division I intercollegiate teams. The competitive club athletics program at West Point is recognized as one of the premier club programs in the Nation. The cadet company athletics program has a Fall and a Spring Season with six sports offered each season. In addition to sports, there are numerous other activities for cadets to enjoy. For instance, there are over 100 recreational clubs available to cadets and many social activities. There is an on-post movie theater, frequent dances, a golf course, a ski slope, a bowling alley, access to the Hudson River, and tailgates. Along with developing academically, physically, and militarily, our graduates develop in other ways as part of their preparation to lead this nation's soldiers. Ethical, spiritual, and social development occurs formally and informally throughout the 47 month experience. These include formal instruction in the important values of the military profession, voluntary religious programs, interaction with staff and faculty role models, and a vigorous guest speaker program. Cadets also develop ethically by adhering to the Cadet Honor Code, which states, "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." The final accomplishment is not only graduation, but a commission into the United States Army as a 2nd lieutenant, fully ready to serve the Nation for five years on active duty followed by three years in the U.S. Army Reserves.Best Colleges Rankings#19 (tie) in National Liberal Arts Colleges#1 (tie) in High School Counselor Rankings#2 in Top Public Schools#4 in Best Undergraduate Engineering ProgramsAt schools where doctorate not offered#4 in CivilAt schools where doctorate not offered#7 (tie) in MechanicalAt schools where doctorate not offeredApplyingWhen applying to United States Military Academy, it's important to note the application deadline is Feb. 28. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 10 percent.For more information about the tests, essays, interviews and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.Selectivity More selectiveFall 2015 acceptance rate 10%Application deadline Feb. 28SAT/ACT scores must be received by March 1Priority application deadlineN/A Tuition and Fees 4,348 Undergraduate EnrollmentAcademic LifeThe student-faculty ratio at United States Military Academy is 7:1, and the school has 97 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at United States Military Academy include: Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 95 percent.Student LifeUnited States Military Academy has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,348, with a gender distribution of 81 percent male students and 19 percent female students. United States Military Academy is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.