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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They are "prestigious" only if you are poor or middle class OP.[/quote]

Mmmm.  No.

The scions of the southern gentry and the blue bloods of the NÉ corridor have for generations made USMA a stop along the way before assuming Daddy’s mantle.  [/quote]

This hasn't been the case for quite some time.[/quote]

I asked my son, in his Yuk (sophomore) year at USMA - he estimated that 20% of the cadets had a parent attend, more like 50% any relative (for him, great grandfather) ,and more like 75% total have a parent/relative who served. [/quote]

Though the numbers I've observed are lower, there does seem to be a "legacy" factor in admissions.[/quote]

Agree. Also just navigating the process with an experienced parent is an advantage - particularly for the physical and fitness test. Though there was a strong recruitment at my kid's high school (TJ)'and  local program to train for fitness test unusual events.[/quote]

What do you mean by "strong recruitment" at TJ?[/quote]

If your child attends the Service academy presentation/visit at TJ or reaches out, there is a liaison officer who works with them individually to navigate the admissions and nominations process. The academies love TJ - they get a few grads each year.Most TJ kids way exceed the academic requirements so need to concentrate on the nomination, physical and fitness test. It is a great resource and the liaison officer meets up with the TJ cadets a few times a year after they are enrolled.[/quote]

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