<p>One point of clarification. While it is speculative, it’s likely that, contrary to my observation that generally USNA has become LESS COMPETITIVE by all academic, traditional measures, it is likely/probalbe that indeed, for non-diversity candidates, appointment has become significantly MORE COMPETITIVE. Why? Simply because there are presumably an equal number (or perhaps a few more) applicant/candidates now competing for FEWER APPOINTMENTS to that group.</p>
<p>So while it seems inequitable, and is, placements are fewer for those scoring better. </p>
<p>In the very truest sense however, this reflects our current governmental leaders fundamental philosophy of socializing this process by redistributing resources not on the basis of work and earning it, but rather on the basis of entitlement. And that is why for many it seems fine and appropriate, and for others it seems sadly unfair and inequitable.</p>
<p>Hopefully the taxpayers who provide all funding for USNA will soon be heard about this practice.</p>