Hello,
I am currently a Grade 11 student, and I am planning on going to RMC right after graduating from high school. I have a few questions about acceptance into RMC.
First, I would like to know if I will be fine academically. (I'm hoping to get into the Engineering program there). Currently, I am getting over 90% in Law, Social Studies, Band, 87% in French, and about 88% in English. If I keep these grades up, will I be fine grade-wise?
Second, how many sporting achievements do I need? Honestly, I don't have any right now. I am planning on joining the Track team at school this year and next year. I am fairly fit, but not spectacular. I used to swim, and I have my qualification for First Aid. But I have no awards or medals or anything like that. What else will I need? I've been accepted to a police leadership camp once and have good references from there. Would that help me at all?
Third, how involved should I be in the community? I will start volunteering at the Salvation Army and the Mustard Seed soon. Hopefully, I'll get a job as well. Will that help me?
Also, how much will cadets help me? I have been in cadets for about 2 years and 8 months. I am currently a Master Corporal, and I will soon be promoted to Sergeant. By the time I apply for RMC, I should have at least 3 years and a few months of being in cadets under my belt, and I should be a warrant officer by then. Also, I play bagpipes (level 2, hopefully I'll advance to Level 4 by the time I apply :-\ ), I play flute, and have an Excellence fitness level, and will be training with the Parachutist candidates every week (I won't be doing Para, but I will be able to train with them). I am also in the Drill Team.
One other important question. How do I show that I have leadership/commitment/dedication? I have almost no big awards, so I feel like I have nothing to show. How do I show that I have leadership skills? Fitness? How do I make myself stand out? I feel stuck and I'm not sure if I will make it in, answers would make it much easier for me to fill up my application.
If anyone with knowledge of this topic could answer these questions, that would be great.
Thank you.