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Naval Academy Appointments Open to Young Men
Congress authorizes one hundred enlisted men annually to be trained as officers at Annapolis. The selection hinges on a rigorous exam. no political influence helps. Most entrants lack high school work, but ships offer tutors to prepare for the test. About 1 in 400 youths under 20 obtain an appointment, with the pool expanding from 250 yearly to 100 per year offering a clearer path to Annapolis.
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