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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's not just a matter of grades and test scores, either, OP. Applicants have to be nominated by their member of Congress, senator, or the VP.

Yes, they're very prestigious![/quote]

I actually wish they would do away with this. It forces preferential treatment that has unintended effects.[/quote]

Indeed. I don't think some of the dumbos posting here understand that the process is highly political and has less to do with smarts than needing to help a constituent.[/quote]

It's political but the academies themselves solicit kids with very high stats, and explain to them how to get a recommendation.  I was solicited as a high school student, but knew that it was not the right path for me, and ended up going to college for free on a merit scholarship.  I believe it's possible that a connected but not impressive kid could get a recommendation from their representative, but I'm not sure that they would get in on the strength of that recommendation without the stats.

FWIW I graduated about 20 years ago at a time when I don't think it would have mattered that my representative was a different party than my parents.  I wonder if that holds true in today's climate.[/quote]

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