Some top-ranked Cadets asked for Air Assault or OPFOR but they were the exceptions
While the cadets tend to do it, it would be a mistake to make class rank assumptions based on MIAD.
Due to injuries, separations, and unexpected STAP, slots free up in ABN and AASLT. These are normally given to OPFOR. The don't appear to move as many between the other schools late in the process.
We also know very high ranked cadets who chose AAS by choice, some to help make a branch/major decision, others based on the odds of getting one or the other school based on branch post graduation. (A couple in the 3-5% low double digit range range). Some TAC & NCO's coach their cadets on this.
There are also other options for plebes like combatives, which some cadets took out of interest even though their rank could have gotten them in ABN/AASLT. Those and AIADS are easier to do while at USMA. One option that went away this year was mounted training.
So there are different strategies, even though many cadets try to get what they perceive is the most huah. What's funny is that washout/recycle rates are higher for AAS than ABN, and most double stacks I know indicate it's the harder school.
But its up to the cadet and TAC NCO to sort, it's one of the few areas you get to express preference.
BTW, Cadet Award Score is 55% academic now. 30% mil, and 15% physical. (or 35/10) And they fit each subscore using std deviation. Don't know when the year end scores will be announced. But I know of cadets checking email to see.