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[quote=Anonymous]USMA parent here - my kid graduates this year and will be branching aviation.

Academics: My kid went to HS at TJ - now an astrophysics major at USMA. Academics have been terrific for a STEM kid - all small classes, so much attention from professors and excellent research opportunities. Has been very happy there.

Athletics: My kid did a couple club sports and company athletics. Academy athletes at USMA have many privileges  - they are excused from many of the daily requirements for staff duty/physical training/drill and ceremony. That is great for them, but they also have to report early/miss vacations, etc.

Military Career: My husband and I are both Army vets (< 10 years service) so our son had a very realistic but positive understanding of military life. Nobody in our family is a supporter of current admin, but we advise our son that admins will come and go. FWIW, contrary to popular opinion, you will find all types of politics in the Army and at academies. My son's best friend at USMA is openly gay and has thrived there - earned top leadership positions, etc. The elimination of clubs (anti-DEI nonsense) was very unpopular, even with the most conservative cadets.

Absolutely recommend visits to all academies (our son also got into USAFA) and serviceacademyforums.com - way more expertise and insight compared to DCUM.

Congrats to your kid! [/quote]

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