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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]i was chatting with a friend who mentioned that their high achieving rising junior was hoping to attend a service academy (West Point or USNA). They don't have a family military background  and are certainly not hurting for money. My sense is that the kid could go to any school they wanted. It's not an understatement to say that choosing a service academy path totally floored me. What is the draw here or what am I missing? [b]Is this considered a prestigious route in some circles?[/b] [/quote]

It's considered a "prestigious route" in ALL circles.  Except, maybe, the ignorant ones.   :roll: [/quote]

OP here - I'm willing to claim ignorance. I guess I wouldn't be surprised if the family were conservative, but given that they are left-leaning it was surprising. It sounds like I'm the one who needs schooling in this though. My kids are much younger and I'm from the midwest if that serves as any sort of explanation.[/quote]

No, being from the Midwest does not serve as any sort of explanation. I also hail from there and know/know of at least 5 people who attended service academies. One was my sister's BFF. A good friend was wooed by one when we were seniors, but she ultimately didn't pursue it. None of them were conservative and I grew up in a fairly Dem university town. All are/were athletes. Think they found the competitive nature of the process appealing. 
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