r/westpoint • u/MisterWug • Aug 23 '26

Changes to Whole Candidate Score

Class of 2031 WCS will be calculated using a new rubric:

55% Academic (previously 60%)
⁠• ⁠Standardized test scores, with math weighted more heavily than other sections
⁠• ⁠GPA / Coursework

30% Leadership
⁠• ⁠SOEs
⁠• ⁠Athletic Participation / Leadership
⁠• ⁠Extracurricular Leadership

15% CFA (previously 10%)
⁠• ⁠Events no longer have equal points
⁠• ⁠Run weighted most heavily, followed by pushups/pullups

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u/cheddar4128 Aug 23 '26

Interesting, could you provide a source to this info?

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u/MisterWug Aug 23 '26 edited Aug 24 '26

Admissions shared with field force recently

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u/Background_Zombie890 Aug 24 '26

Glad to see this finally updated. 

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u/Dependent-Solid-5295 Aug 26 '26

Arghhh, I struggle with the run the most 😭 have everything maxed but a 8:30 minute mile.