I have to say this might be true for USMA, and I heard that it is the case for that Academy, however not sure that's true for USAFA as with the three applicants in our school. One was Valedictorian, GPA over 4.0 had 2020 on SAT tons of leadership, volunteer hours, can't mention everything here. The other student Q3 also 7th in the class, 1910 in SAT's over 4.0 GPA team captain, both of these students were varsity athletics all four years as well as lettering. Lots more I could add. Third person 15th in the class GPA under 4.0 NO sport the senior year, yes had many hours of volunteer work, just like the other two, the only thing he had over them was legacy. He received an appointment they received a TWE... Not bitter, and agree Legacy should play a high consideration. I know all three of these young people and they are all wonderful young adults who will do great things!