+1I would be shocked if it turns out that, that number of candidates dropped on I Day.
Why would these kids go through all the hoops and quit? It can't be an easy decision.
Too bad they couldn't have figured it out a few weeks/months ago so someone who really wanted that spot could get the opportunity...
I think that the CGA has it right with their AIM program. They make that week just like the swab summer will be so there is no misunderstanding about what's going to happen.
First day (or first week) drop outs tend to be the folks who weren't fully aware of what they were joining.
"They're yelling at us!"
You would be surprised find find out some people don't know much about the actually school they plan to attend. That first day or first week can be quite the shock!
On USAFA I-Day, DS had a Basic who was crying on the initial bus bringing the Basics up the hill.