<p>GoUSA,
I dont want to insult you because my maternal grandfather was a hard-working, prosperous Iowa farmer, but I disagree with you and I suspect that you dont approve of women and/or minorities at the service academies. Overall, the academic minimums at USNA have never been higher according to the profile of the class of 2008. Many USNA alumni with successful military careers under their belts would be turned away from USNA/USMA if they applied today because their SAT/ACT/GPAs wouldnt be high enough! At USNA ship selection night last month, a female firstie with the highest order of merit had first choice; while the last choice based on order of merit went to Kyle Eckle, a white male star football player. Its safe to assume that both of these mids were successful at the academy and will contribute greatly to the Fleet! Most candidates who ultimately receive appointments to US service academies have qualifications that absolutely take your breath away!</p>