<p>There is no cookie cutter person that goes to the academy. Sure most have good grades, most are varsity athletes, most have many ecas but there is not one background. </p>
<p>Is it bad to stay in for just 5 years?..no. The key is if you stay in 5 or 35 years it is not about you. Its about the Marines/sailors under your command. The only way that going to the academy would be a mistake in my opinion is if I let down those under my command.</p>