There are 5 elite US service academies that prepare the next generation of the American military
Robert Libetti/ Business Insider
In addition to their highly rigorous admissions processes, they enjoy an esteemed reputation for educating and preparing top-ranking members of the US military and intelligence communities for service.
But to gain acceptance, you have to jump through a few more hurdles than you would at traditional colleges.
For instance, at all but the Merchant Marine Academy, applicants cannot be be married, pregnant, or have any children for whom they have legal responsibility.
The admissions process also starts much sooner than at traditional schools. Beginning in candidates' junior year of high school, they start to fill out questionnaires and begin applying for official nominations. These nominations come from members of Congress, US senators, and the vice president, as well as other military personnel.
Applicants also undergo a medical assessment that examines both their physical and mental health, and are required to take fitness tests. Most schools require the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), a six-event exam aimed at judging the applicants' physical fitness level.
Read on to learn more about the five US service academies.
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