<p>I agree with leadership and getting some experience in sports. I would also add that the academies have a summer program that happens after a student’s junior year of high school that should really give a young person an idea of whether an academy is for them. I would also recommend that any student applying to an academy also apply for ROTC scholarships at the same time. If they don 't get into an academy, they can do ROTC, which would also give the student a regular college experience.</p>