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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not prestigious at all. But respected, certainly.[/quote]
I'm not really sure how we're defining "prestigious."[/quote]
The most significant differences in admissions standards seem to be the physical fitness exam requirement, the congressional nomination requirement, and the emphasis on HS sports participation and leadership.  Also, candidates have to pass a medical exam. [/quote]

What do you do for the physical fintness exam?  
other selection criterion don't seem much different than other highly selective schools. 
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It is hugely different.  You have to be too physical shape, not just able to pass the exam.  You have to be one of the best.  You also have to pass a very selective medical exam.  Allergies, adhd, anxiety, depression, sports related injuries, all can disqualify you.  Betting many young adults at top universities are medicated to cope [/quote]

I'm sure shit ton of kids don't have those medical conditions and able to pass the physical exam[/quote]

and other schools value leadership and high level of sports 
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Value maybe, but they are a requirement for a service academy.  And their physical requirements are more than “high level” sports.  [/quote]

So what's requriement? I bet any decent athletes would make it

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