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[quote=Anonymous][quote]They are harder to get into than the Ivy League. [/quote]

Yes and no. Lots of Ivy Leaguers couldn't meet the physical requirements.That's not just medical disqualifications, but the fitness and requirements and things like minimum height. For the Air Force Academy it's often eyesight.
 
No, in that many service academy attendees don't have the grades or test scores to get into an Ivy.The one I know who is in his first year has a sub 1400  SAT for example. NOT a URM or first gen.

There are also other special pathways in for non-traditional students who have served in the military.

Difficulty of admission varies by geography too. Generally the reverse of the Ivies. Students from states that lean left generally have an easier job getting in than those from more conservative states. Yes, there are liberals in the officer corps of all services, but more conservative high school kids want to go to a service academy than liberal kids. If you're from Arizona, there will be more applicants per congressional rep than if you are from NY or Mass.

It's also easier for females because fewer females want to do it AND a smaller percentage can meet the fitness requirements.[/quote]

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