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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There's nothing special about getting into a service academy. The kids who are interested are generally able to go unless they have health problems.[/quote] Less than 25 percent of American 18 year olds are fit enough to join the military or apply to an academy. So it's starting with a small pool of potential applicants to begin with. And of course the academies value diversity. They want officers that represent America. And you need a Congressional Nomination. That's easier to do when you live in Wyoming, but more challenging when you live in California. There's a lot that goes into a West Point, Annapolis, or Air Force application. It's not like applying to Northeastern and hitting send. It takes about a year to jump through all the hoops. [/quote] Congressional nomination is nothing special. They gather applicants and pick from them. It's just another layer of hassle. Just little more hassles. That's all. [/quote]
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