re: Graduates of Service Academies or military colleges

From an A&M perspective, the culture of the Corps of Cadets really needs to fit you before you choose it. Save the typical LSU "Aggy iz gay, I ga-ron-tee" shite, here is my perspective from 20 years ago.

The A&M Corps is a strange hybrid of military academy, fraternity and leadership laboratory on a mostly civilian campus. Despite being 2000-2600 strong, the uniformed student body makes up less than 5% of the actual student body. Depending on the unit, they can be very relaxed or very territorial and rigid. Tradition is revered and in many cased enforced as law. There are several special units by either volunteer or selection board and most cadets are one of 1-4 cadets in their individual classrooms.

ROTC is treated like a class like any other. Football games are considered graded "Pass and Review" events. Most of the restrictions are a complicated mind game (probably the best description). Reveille and Retreat formations take place daily.