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Academy appointments are extremely competitive. Take upper level courses. Physics, Algebra and trigonometry, any AP classes your school offers. It doesn't end there though. They want well rounded people. Join school clubs, sports, etc. If you go to the West Point web site it will give you a more detailed view of what is looked for. Get politically active as well. Remember, academy appointments are made primarily by your congressmen/women and senators.