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9: Prepare for USMA
Candidates should prepare for the academic, physical, and leadership demands a cadet faces at West Point. If you have met the academic qualifications for admission you will most likely be ready for the challenges of the West Point curriculum. Candidates are urged to become physically conditioned before entering the Military Academy. Vigorous conditioning exercises, swimming and cross country running are recommended. It is especially important that a candidate train through a variety of strenuous activities. Participation in school and community activities helps a future cadet prepare for leadership positions at West Point. Active members of youth clubs, school class activities, scouts, civic programs, and athletic teams build leadership experience for themselves.
