Possible Minority boost?

[MemberLG]

If the academies are seeking diversity, it would seem logical that with all other things being equal, i.e. academics (GPA, SATs, ACTs), leadership responsibilities, CFA, and DoDMERB, an under represented minority candidate would have an edge over an over represented majority candidate. Therefore, as long as both candidates can 'walk on water', the under represented candidate would get the nod. QED?

Is 'walking on water' a 'boost' or requisite for USNA?

As much as we like to talke bout "all other things being equal," not likely to happen. Yes, are there a two similiar candidates with differnt backgrounds. Very small chance that those two candidates will be competing for the same vacancy (i.e. two candidates from a same Congressional district).