<p>Listen to those who are there and have been there. The SAs are not for everyone and, no matter how much prepping and research, reality will not hit home until they experience it. And no, NASS and CVW are valuable experiences, but they are not the real thing. They are not quitters. </p>
<p>They are not taking a slot from someone else. No matter how fine tuned the selection process, the SAs must plan for attrition. A certain percentage is not supposed to graduate. As '07 has just pointed out, the sooner these cadets and midshipmen realize their situation, the better it is for everyone. </p>
<p>Respect them not only for having tried but also for being honest with their capabilities and goals.</p>