<p>“A great education isn’t my only motivation for wanting to go to West Point. I really like just the overall atmosphere at West Point especially the physical and teamwork aspect.”</p>
<p>Let me first say that I don’t want this to sound discouraging. I’m playing devil’s advocate.</p>
<p>You’ll receive an outstanding education at UPenn. If you are a WP and Ivy caliber student, you will ultimately attend one of the Holy Grail schools and receive a terrific college education. You can belong to any number of sports teams, academic organizations, or service clubs in order to develop team and leadership skills. Why West Point? </p>
<p>“Overall atmosphere” will wear thin quickly if your reason is not deeper. I agree with ERich that you may want to speak with alumni and current cadets a bit before deciding. If you don’t know any, then try connecting through this website, <a href=“http://www.westpointcadets.org/[/url]”>http://www.westpointcadets.org/</a> or ask your MALO if there is somebody he/she could recommend. I’d also like to say that your approach probably isn’t uncommon. </p>
<p>At 16 or 17 years old, many would not know or be able to articulate exactly what they’d like to be doing this weekend let alone after college. What you’re reading in these replies are questions that you can be asking yourself as you go through the Admissions process. Please don’t get discouraged by points brought up in the discussions. You’re doing the right thing to explore your options.</p>