USMA class of 2014 hopeful's Page

Academy of Choice:

USMA

Applying for Class of:

2014

Home State:

New York

I Want to Attend a Service Academy Because:

It’s a question that I have been faced with many times, “Why do you want to attend USMA?” A vague response that often occurs to me is why not, then I venture back to the real world and it becomes apparent that not everyone else is as familiar and acquainted with the Academy as I am. So I decided that it would be important to make a list of all the reasons that made West Point important to me and why I am seeking a nomination. My ultimate goal is to have a career within the United States Army. The several aspects of education at USMA would engulf me as a whole and allow me to be a leader of character, so that I can lead our nation’s selfless soldiers successfully and get them home safe. I have no plan to stop striving for this goal in my life. Going straight to West Point from high school without a doubt is one of the “easier” routes to the academy but if I am unable to attain a nomination I plan to keep trying until I succeed. I am both motivated and determined to be a graduate of the prestigious United States Military Academy. This drive for success I believe will be useful and beneficial to the army because without the drive the goal often becomes blurry. Also motivation and determination are important in leading and succeeding. The challenges and rigors that I would experience at the Academy would both break me down and build me back up into the best person I can be. I think that it’s important for leaders in the army to always be at a personal best and lead with understanding of diversity. Understanding and embracing diversity is important in a team oriented environment and this is something I could bring to the Army and the Academy. The United States Military Academy has been my dream and my goal for as long as I can remember. Growing up a mere 45 minutes from the academy has allowed me to keep this dream alive by making visits and seeing it as part of local news. Now I am at the age where I have the chance to be part of the news and events of the academy I have grown up seeing and attending. The opportunities at West Point are endless and I want to be part of something greater than myself, something so selfless and extraordinary that those around me will feel a greater sense of pride and honor. I want to be part of the reason my country stays free. I want to be a cadet, a soldier, and a leader. There is no better place in the world to do it then at West Point.

About Me:

Meghan. I'm from Port Jervis, NY about 45 minutes from USMA.
I'm enlisted in the U.S Army as a 68W and leave june 30th for Fort Jackson, SC for basic. after completing basic I will reappy for west point.
I would like to major in a science minor in spanish. Medical School is my next goal. I would like to eventually become a Trauma Surgeon.
but that is all in a idealistic world. realistically I would first serve in another branch hopefully either militray police or military intelligence then maybe med school. not looking for the five and fly but a solid career in the army.

Activities:

Softball
track
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Student Council
National Honor Society
SADD
Band
BEPT
Varsity Club Vice president
friends of rachel
interact rotary

SAT Score:

1690 retaking thoughh

ACT Score:

N/A

GPA:

95 unweighted 101 weighted.....class ronk is 8 of 214

Blog/MySpace/Website:

http://www.myspace.com/x3megzx3

AIM:

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