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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]

I'm one of the prior posters who is admittedly upset that my son did not get an appointment.  He did get a nomination.  it just seems to me something like success at playing video games demonstrating dexterity, instincts, vision and ability to handle pressure might be more directly applicable to what a typical military person might be doing in today's high tech army.  Using the shuttle run as a metric is just a relic from a bygone era.[/quote]

I think they do a lot of physical activity/training while at the academy. How did he do on the fitness exam? [/quote]

I totally get that.  He was average on the fitness exam.  He passed everything including that blasted basketball throw.  But certainly did not distinguish himself.  He is a varsity athlete in cross country and tennis.  But he was told that did not carry as much weight as those involved in the team sports with a heavy emphasis on the helmet sports.  Also the fact that he was not a captain apparently is counted against him.  I certainly too understand the importance of teamwork and leadership.  But still.  [b]It's just been a tough grief process.[/b]  He's moved on and will be at a Top 10 school this coming fall.  It'll take me a bit more time to recover.  LOL.[/quote]
Yes, the application process is so long and requires so many different factors and hurdles. Congrats that he is going to a Top 10 school in the fall, though! That is great! I know some applicants do ROTC at "civilian" colleges and then re-apply to service academies as sophomores or maybe even juniors, so that could be another avenue. [/quote]

Yes, my brother-in-law transferred to a military academy as a sophomore. he had to still be there for 4 years (so 5 years as for undergrad).  He went on to have an amazing career in the military and just retired.

If your son is happy, I'd let him continue on, but if he still wants to go to an academy he can try again.[/quote]

Same.  I have a couple friends that didn’t get in first go around and reapplied a year or two later.  You have 4 years the academy no matter if you already had college classes.  [/quote]

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