First and foremost, every record is evaluated by the Admissions administrative staff. Every single item presented on the application is there for one of two reasons; the ability to perform academically and leadership potential. To simply make it to the board ensures that a candidate possesses adequate leadership ability. Unless someone on the board questions it, the leadership as presented on the application stands on its own.Considering this statement was made by a former admissions board member and career officer, perhaps you could share your own first hand experiences while serving on the USNA admissions board? What was said about leadership?