<p>QUOTE: "(My son was told that he was "average", and his chances were only average. Not only did he get in, he has been on the honors list for the past three semesters.) "</p>
<p>Just some clarification: There is no significant correlation between the standardized test scores, etc. required for admission and potential for successful academic performance. EVERYONE admitted is considered FULLY QUALIFIED for successful completion. And many who are not admitted are deemed fully capable of success. If a student is admitted ... they are expected to be on the honors list. Of course, we know they all aren't. The curve and ranking take care of that. </p>
<p>And as many cases illustrate, final USNA ranking does not dictate one's success or failure as an officer in the USN. </p>
<p>All are simply measuring different things. Admission is one game, success as a mid another, and level of professional success as a USN officer still another.</p>