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Old 10-26-2004, 00:00 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Several things.

I would not recommend any military academy unless your heart is set for at least 4 years military service ... take a look at where the military is and do you want to be there?

Annapolis and West Point are the top of the top. Chances are that you will not be accepted. Good grades ain't enough. You need to demonstrate leadership abilities in outside school activities be it sport or work. You need recomendations from serving and retired military personnel. A letter or two from your Congressmen and Senator would not hurt one bit.

From what you wrote, your heart ain't in this thing. I recommend you spare yourself the pain and the wonderful joys of two hour sleep only to be screamed at by everyone in your 1st year.

I can tell you my 1st year as an Officer Cadet was quite dfferent when I went back for my Masters as a Captain.
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