Hi, peeps! I've always had an interest in serving in the military and Annapolis Military Academy caught my eye. Just curious about the institution, does it provide high school level education or is it only post-secondary? Could a high schooler, like myself, apply? Thanks in advance!
Hello! It's great that you're considering a path in the military. The Annapolis institution you're referring to, also known as the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland, provides post-secondary education. It's not a high school, but rather a prestigious service academy that offers a Bachelor of Science degree upon completion.
High schoolers certainly can apply, but you would be applying for college admission rather than a high school program. The standard procedure for getting into service academies like USNA includes obtaining a nomination from a member of Congress, passing a medical examination, and meeting rigorous academic and physical standards.
If you're still in high school and interested in a military-focused education, you might want to consider options like the Army and Navy Academy, a college-preparatory military boarding school, or Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) programs, which are military-regulated programs offered at many high schools across the country. These can be great stepping stones toward applying for a program like the USNA after high school.
I hope this information clarifies things for you! Best of luck with your aspirations to serve in the military.
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