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<p>I was not making any knowledge base assumptions at all. I was simply pointing out the defining document as to what courses USNA considers mandatory and important. You are absolutely correct, there is no mention of Biology, Environmental Science, Statistics, (or Fine Art). A well rounded high school education containing the courses mentioned in the catalog may, beyond those, go in many directions.</p>
<p>Yes, discussions of coursework requirements for admissions should include those actual requirements as listed in the Catalog. Factual information is much more definitive than “well rounded”, “many more math”, “heavy on science”, etc. What one considers well rounded at his school, as you have pointed out, may be very technically oriented at another. Read the catalog. Anything beyond that is each individual’s decision as to how to better posture himself before the board.</p>