<p>^^ Agree with the points made by Steve in post #11 above.</p>
<p>Since the original poster mentioned: “it looks like a good place to study with a rewarding lifestyle”…just be sure to do your research so you know what you are signing up for. If a military academy happened to show up on a search you did of good ‘Engineering’ schools (or whatever criteria someone happened to use), just make sure you understand a LOT about what you are expected to become a part of. Read all you can at the official academy websites.</p>
<p>The application process is lengthy with many steps, so for sure you are at the end of the curve compared to your h.s. counterparts who are already well into that process.</p>