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how many washouts do they normally have. I noticed a post on webguy that a girl dropped out on the bus. I would think they would know what to expect at that point.
Frankly, it's not for everyone. Some people just don't have the fortitude to push through the emotional tidal wave that hits when you walk away from your family and enter into the institution. Many of these kids have been told for years that they're the cock-of-the-walk. And in one blinding moment, they go from being the rockstar of their high school to being a nameless entity in an organization bent on molding them into a new type of person. It sounds harsh and blunt, but the truth is that some kids don't have the fortitude for that, be it for lack of will or lack of desire.
For some of those kids, ROTC is the better option because they won't face that same crucible-type environment (SMC's excluded) and the emotional toll it takes.
I agree with Christcorp and Just A Mom here, but I do disagree a little about calling them kids. At age 18 they are adults here. They should be able to handle themselves, when planning to attend an SA and have the ability to make decisions. Some are not, these young men and women, think they want to go to an SA and really do not. The young men and women who attend the SA's are the best and the brightest, in the country. They are far and above any student who attend a traditional college or university, which some students find are a better fit for them. Even some students who a attend a traditional college or university, couldn't or won't even leave their dorm room to learn about life or develop a social life. It is better to probably washout right at the beginning, that say after the first year ot half way through.
RGK
At age 18 they are adults here.
The vast majority are 17 during the application process and a good number are 17 on R-Day. As high school students they really have not had ANY opportunity to practice their adulthood in asserting themselves.At age 18 they are adults here.
my kids birthday today - I am sure it is not Happy but it is also not sad, he is where he wants to be.