Admission into the United States service academies are highly sought after. The United States Military, Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard academies have acceptance rates ranging from 9% to 18%.

In addition to their highly rigorous admissions processes, they enjoy an esteemed reputation for educating and preparing top-ranking members of the US military and intelligence communities for service.

But to gain acceptance, you have to jump through a few more hurdles than you would at traditional colleges.

For instance, at all but the Merchant Marine Academy, applicants cannot be be married, pregnant, or have any children for whom they have legal read more >>>

Source:: BusinessInsider.Com