Can you go to West Point after enlisting?

Civilians and enlisted personnel are eligible to apply Admission to West Point is open to civilians and current enlisted members of the military. By law, graduates of West Point are appointed on active duty as commissioned officers and serve in the U.S. Army for a minimum of five years.

Can Active Duty Army go to West Point?

Whether you’re a soldier currently serving on Active Duty, in the Reserves or National Guard, we encourage you to apply to West Point. At West Point, you’ll be pushed academically, physically, and mentally, giving you the confidence and self-assurance that come with succeeding through hard work and determination.

Is West Point hard to get into?

West Point is very competitive to get accepted to. West Point only accepts 10 students out of every 100 applicants, which means that you need to have a stellar application to be considered. One of the most important factors on your application is your GPA. The average GPA of admitted West Point applicants is 3.74.

Do you have to join the military after West Point?

You must serve a minimum of eight years after you graduate in a combination of Active Duty and Reserve Component Service. During your senior year, you’ll find out which specialized field, or “branch,” you will enter. Both the needs of the Army and your preferences will be considered.

What is the minimum GPA for West Point?

3.9 GPA
To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1360 SAT or a 30 ACT. You should also have a 3.9 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.

Do you have to be in the military to go to West Point?

Those who are currently enlisted in the Armed Services aren’t required to get a nomination. If you don’t receive direct admission to West Point, you might be eligible for admission to the Prep School, also located in West Point, New York.

Do you have to go to prep school or West Point first?

Most attend the Prep School first, although some are admitted directly to West Point. To apply for West Point or the Preparatory School, soldiers must meet the same criteria as other applicants, and have either a high school degree or a GED, and be of high moral character. Academic Programs at West Point

What are the obligations of a West Point graduate?

You must serve a minimum of eight years after you graduate in a combination of Active Duty and Reserve Component Service. This mandatory service obligation is the nation’s return on a West Point graduate’s fully funded, four-year college education that is valued in excess of $225,000.

Can a 17 year old join the military in the US?

No you can not join the US Armed Forces until you are 17 years old (with parental consent) and less than a year away from getting a High School diploma. You will be allowed into the Delayed Entry Program for one year. You will not be allowed to ship to Bootcamp until you have your High School Diploma or GED.