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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They are not top students. Average SAT is relatively low.
Also the physical test is not that hard that most of the average athlete should be able to pass.[/quote]

You have no idea what you're talking about. The physical tests (plural!) are very challenging. For the Naval Academy last year, even recruits scoring in the top group of the physical tests weren't guaranteed admission.

I know one female who scored in the top 5% overall who was waitlisted and got in over the Summer. She was an excellent student and serious athlete who was in the top group for all the physical tests. The academies are elite.[/quote]

They are not top students. Average SAT is relatively low.
Also the physical test is not that hard that most of the average athlete should be able to pass.
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"Low" relative to what, Ivies?

As someone else said, have to be healthy, and not just currently healthy, as they also look at medical history. Several conditions may take the applicant out of the running if they can't secure a waiver. Also, I don't think you can be taking any prescription meds, either, including for ADHD, psych meds, etc. Standardized tests mandatory and without the accommodation of extra time, if I'm not mistaken.[/quote]

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