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Originally Posted by Officer of Engineers
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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1-I dont mean to sound arrogant; however, I have no doubt whatsoever I wouldn't be accepted.
2-im not sure i can get in2 top ivy league schools. + if i get in, i would need 2 have a pretty good grant or i'll b stayin at UF
3-i think u made a really good pt that if my heart is not in it, dont do it (i have a friend who is at W Pt, he's aplebe now. sounds lyk it sux at times)
4-at times i want 2 do infantry wrk, but other times not really at all. not appealed 2 serving on naval craft either (eyesight 40/20 so no flying)
5-im not sure what to study/major in. i want 2 do dipl a lil, i'm also interested in weapons though. being SEC DEF would b a cool job. how would i get there? how would i get to SEC STATE. im not sure i want 2 do civil service state departement stuff. maybe DoD or CIA?
6-open to suggestions
7-any1 here gone to academies or can help me in narrowing majors
TY for the insight Officer of Engineers. u made me reconsider if i really want 2 do milit. mayb i do, need 2 think deep (application process would start Spring 2005 for me w/ congress letter deal)