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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]New Poster: I think service academies are discussed less because reasonable people understand that they are only right for a pretty small sub-set of young people.

Whereas really anyone can find their place at a big state school or even a LAC, not everyone is right for the service academies. You need a certain level of fitness, a certain attitude toward public service, and a certain plan for your life (which includes 7 years in the armed forces).

The number of 17 year-olds for whom all of these things are true is pretty small, which is fine. But, that's probably why not that many parents are discussing the academies.  [/quote]
Not to mention, a not insignificant number of kids have various conditions that wouldn't even let them qualify for admission: color blindness, being overweight or underweight, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis, scoliosis, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, seizures, using ADHD/anxiety/depression meds, needing accomodations, psoriasis, eczema, diabetes, anemia...[/quote]

Right. I think OP is looking for an answer along the lines of "DCUM types don't love America" but I really don't think that's it. The service academies are incredibly prestigious and a wonderful path for many young people. They are also pretty self-selecting. If you have a kid for whom it is the right choice, you don't need to spend a bunch of time equivocating on message boards. You'll know. More importantly, they'll know. [/quote]

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