Why choose West Point?

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[Post New]04/19/2023 15:33
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Anonymous
I just found out that arguably the smartest senior I know (very top student at a top 5 private (per Niche) school in the US) is attending West Point over other options. This kid is a math whiz---many years beyond calculus---and also has high EQ. Just total OUTSTANDING total package kind of kid.
Why choose West Point?

[Post New]04/19/2023 15:34
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Anonymous
Because it's a great school that leads to amazing opportunities
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:35
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Because it's a great school that leads to amazing opportunities


+1

Incredible opportunities.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:37
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Anonymous
It’s free
Guaranteed career path
Maybe there’s a family tradition?
Maybe they want to be in the military?

Why is this hard to understand?
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:37
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Anonymous
Why question his decision? Just thank him for his service.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:38
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Anonymous
It is crazy notion I know, but perhaps he also wants to serve his nation.

In all seriousness, West Point offers an outstanding education. (And a dedicated alumni network that is hard to beat).It is not a typical college experience but in my experience almost all service academy graduates end up with great careers even if they leave the military after their 5 year commitment,.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:39
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Anonymous
Why wouldn’t he? What’s your reason NOT to? As others said, it’s free, prestigious and a great career path even out of the army.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:40
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Anonymous
The military academies have the strongest alumni networks by far. Not even the Ivies can compare.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:40
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Anonymous
OP here.
Not questioning it. I'm sorry if that was implied. I know that it's super prestigious, incredibly rigorous (academically and physically), etc.
I'm just curious why people you've known have made this choice. I know very little about it.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:48
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Anonymous
Not only is it free, they get paid.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:51
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Anonymous
Perhaps he feels called to serve.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:53
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Anonymous
Most kids don’t want to give up 5 years of their lives post grad. It is a big sacrifice and a setback in career progression. I know one Navy guy who regrets it.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:56
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Anonymous
My DC's "Big Three" sends at least one graduate each year to either USNA or West Point. Most turned down Ivy or other top schools to do this. Amazing, selfless and patriotic individuals.
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:58
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:OP here.
Not questioning it. I'm sorry if that was implied. I know that it's super prestigious, incredibly rigorous (academically and physically), etc.
I'm just curious why people you've known have made this choice. I know very little about it.


The people I've known to attend strike me as kids with future political ambitions. So maybe that's a factor?
[Post New]04/19/2023 15:59
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:My DC's "Big Three" sends at least one graduate each year to either USNA or West Point. Most turned down Ivy or other top schools to do this. Amazing, selfless and patriotic individuals.


OP here.

Yes, kid I know turned down HYP Ivy.
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