Humphreys High School: West Point Admissions highlight service academy opportunities

Army JROTC cadets from Humphreys High School attend a presentation from a U.S. Military Academy admissions representative. (Photo by Cadet Grace Ngo)

Written by Cadet Grace Ngo

On Sept. 16, students at Humphreys High School, Camp Humphreys, South
Korea, were visited by admissions representatives from the U.S. Military Academy.  58 students, many of whom were Army JROTC Cadets, were in attendance for a presentation on West Point.

Through the presentation, they learned the admissions process for
West Point, the different activities and sports at the academy, types of employment prospects
provided, and the general life of a Cadet.

“Opportunities like this allow for many students and cadets to better understand what their future
will be. Capt. Moody’s representation of West Point helps when thinking of the different programs
to apply for post-high school,” said Cadet Grace Ngo. “Especially for the current juniors and
seniors, learning the important admissions process plus tips for applying to West Point, which
could also be used when applying to other military academies, makes all the difference.”

Considering that some students might not have even known of the West Point, the
visitation brought many inquiries about applications and processes to get accepted into the
academy, which were answered along with helpful information when submitting applications.
This presentation expanded many different horizons for cadets to look forward to.

“If you really want to challenge yourself and become the best version of yourself, West Point is the place to be at. Capt. Moody really demonstrated and explained how West Point can change you. It offers great opportunities to build you as an Army Officer, not only that but as a leader overall. The presentation really explained what to expect at West Point. I am really looking forward to learning more,” said Cadet Joshua Castanares.

After her lecture, Capt. Moody answered even more questions from cadets about West Point
classes, how to get recommendation letters, future career pathways, financial stipulations, and
personal recounts of Moody’s experience at West Point. Imperative information like this helps
cadets and students alike prepare for their future post-high school graduation, and allows for
many more to pursue a future with West Point, or other associated academies. Visitations by
universities and post-secondary education programs like these are often important for these reasons; teaching young people about their further education, and how to prepare for such.