<p>"I believe that there are those who are not offered appointments who are more qualified than some who are. "</p>
<p>Guess what, thats life. You can say the same about any job, college, or elected/appointed position in public or private life. With West Point and the other service academies, its not just about getting in, one then has to be able to stay in—in a way THAT is the final selection process.</p>