Citadel to West Point

I plan on applying to both first of all. If I don’t make it into West Point, is it possible to go to The Citadel for a year or so and then apply to West Point again? I have heard of students who have done this successfully, but wanted more info on it.

http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/FAQ_Admission.aspx says:

So regardless of which college I went to before West Point, if I went somewhere and then got accepted into West Point then my time at that regular college would be meaningless pretty much?

@ucbalumnus

Yes, you would start as a plebe / frosh, although in some cases, previous college courses taken may result in a higher placement (e.g. in math or foreign language) if you are later admitted to and enroll at the USMA.

^ All true. West Point wants you for all four years.

I don’t mind that. If I get accepted, I’m going. @ucbalumnus @ErinsDad