Is Marching Band better or worse for applying than a traditional sport?

You will get no special points for marching band toward your WCS (Whole Candidate Score). The academies heavily favor team sports participation. Over 90% of every incoming class at USMA comprises varsity lettered athletes. You can read my posts in this thread giving examples of how the academies weight HS activities.

If you absolutely can’t do both, drop band and try to at least letter if not become captain of your baseball team.

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