The Midshipmen Information System currently counts 1188 plebes, which I think is slightly below the norm for before training starts. I’ve heard that quite a few really want out, but policy is they can’t resign until about a week into training. (Exceptions usually only made for safety concerns or if a plebe is insubordinate.) I think it’s just angst making them question their choices. Like I mentioned, most of them will get over it and decide that they have what it takes. Some will realize that their heart isn’t in it. USNA will honor whatever choice the Plebe makes, providing them ample counseling from chaplains, clinical psychologists, upperclass mids, senior enlisted leaders, and officers going all the way up to the Plebe Summer OIC and the Commandant of Midshipmen. The checkout process takes about a week and they can withdraw their resignation at any time up until their departure.