<p>I doubt so. The adcom will probably look at your high school record instead. I was in the army as well, bagged some army awards, but I don’t think that helped to increase my chances. Instead, what got me through are probably my research awards and other science awards. As for the O.P, frankly speaking, it’s extremely difficult for him to get into any of the HYMSC schools. In fact, UCLA is also quite out of reach. His best shot is at UCSB, UW Green Bay or Pepperdine.</p>