<p>Valentinocuevas - The military academies are so prestigious because of the quality of their graduates. Leadership training is a concept that is an integral component of the curriculum at all the service academies - something that is constantly being graded and evaluated at these schools. This is a component that is simply not found at any civilian school.</p>
<p>All these academies have acceptance rates on par with the lesser Ivies, and a scholastic curriculum that rivals any ivy league school - ( 4 semesters each of math, physics, chemistry, English, history, foreign language, military tactics, and physical education) before your chosen major courses kick in. All this combined with rising at 5:30 a.m., formations, inspections, parades, and mandatory sports makes a day unlike any found in a traditional college setting. Plus, they undergo further training during the summers.</p>
<p>Upon graduation, these men and women (who are themselves barely 21 years of age) are given command of a platoon, and are fully responsible for the safety and welfare of
41 men/women and their families as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of arms and equipment. Their commitment is 5 years of active duty service, and often a promotion to captain that entails command of a company ( 100 men/women). It is no wonder then that employers snap up these young men and women. They have demonstrated leadership experience, dedication, toughness, and perseverance.</p>
<p>Therefore, it is no surprise that all three service academies are listed so prominently in these rankings. They deserve such an honor.</p>