<p>The academies are not there to produce Rhodes Scholars. It’s just a bonus when they do and inevitable given the caliber of their students. They (at least West Point does) exist to produce leaders in the military. George Patton sucked at academics at the academy, and probably would have been one of those “inferior SAT” scorers if he were to apply today.</p>
<p>As to women at the academies not deserving to be there?–Don’t go there people.</p>