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<p>Oh I did read it, I actually read it when it was published. I am just not sure what your point is with it.
You obviously have very little knowledge of academy admissions or the mission of service academies.
Contrary to the belief of some on this forum service academy admission is NOT an SAT race. It is about producing Military Officers for the United States of America. Period.</p>
<p>They operate under Congress - your Congressman and mine - who want a broad representation of Americans. The fact is not every high school student has the same advantages. Not all come from the same geographical or socio-economic background. Not every kid can afford hundreds of dollars to take SAT prep classes and to take the SAT’s 6 times in order to gain a “qualifying” score.
Additionally, there are numerous kids who have great SAT scores but who are not a good fit to be either a mid/cadet or an Officer.
Kids who have potential to make good officers but who have not had academic advantages are often sent to prep school. If they prove themselves there then they have the ability to handle the academics.</p>
<p>Perhaps Airforcewings you could elaborate specifically on what you found offensive in the article that you posted.</p>