<p>Cellardweller does make some good points.
The service academies are much more regimented than the average civilian school, but it is not a “boot-camp environment.” Quite a bit of the stress at the academies comes from time management issues. You may have 21.5 credit hours, but you don’t have 21.5 hours to study for each lesson cycle. Beyond that, cadets and midshipmen have to fit in military training, stay fit, and take care of any personal errands. There is more work assigned than time scheduled to complete it. </p>
<p>The academies also don’t intend to make their students masters at any particular field. They want leaders who can adapt to practically any area. Out of the 19 desired Educational Outcomes at the Air Force Academy, 5 are directly related to academic majors material. Simply put, they want leaders who have a basis of understanding and the skills to advance their knowledge later on.</p>
<p>rocketDA, is that a 128 hour core?</p>