They are some of the most selective schools in the country with the highest SAT’s. This guy is just jealous.
“They are some of the most selective schools in the country with the highest SAT’s.”
True.
I encouraged my homeschooled daughter to grab Annapolis....best of the best.
But she took herself to a Merchant academy instead.
During her time at school, another homeschooler friend went to Annapolis. I had some conversations with that young man on the phone, and I was shocked at the lax, country-club, low-expection, easy-pass atmosphere he described. By contrast, the Merchant academy my daughter attended was more locked-down, and involved a much more rigorous course of studies.
So I think the author might be right.
Besides that, those who are admitted have to pass very rigorous physicals, meet athletic criteria, have leadership or other impressive talents, and have a strong HS transcript. The students make a commitment to serve when they've completed their educations. The academies give everyone, whatever their background, the opportunity to get ahead in life without the restriction of insurmountable debt. Besides that, the students at the academies get to interact with and respect the best of the best from the most diverse backgrounds imaginable.
In a country that's falling apart at the seams, it's the service academy students who will preserve the culture, history, and traditions of the US.
I do not believe what you proposing. In my work in NYC, I always stay at the Soldiers/Sailors/Airmans/Marines Inn (37th St.). I am shocked at the West Pointers I meet there. It seems to me that USMA has become more of a “Affirmative Action” / “Diversity” school. I would love to compare their SAT scores to the Average ROTC group. I will bet money the scores are much lower!