<p>Katelewis - It may well be true that there is inherent bias against non school sports making it more difficult for those candidates to obtain a high athletic score. My post was merely pointing out that martial arts are not automatically discounted by USMA admissions. If one has achieved in this field it is not automatically thought of as a PE class or a club activity. USMA admissions will consider granting the candidate Varsity Letter status towards their athletic score if the candidate can provide documentation to validate their claims of rank and awards. Although this is done on an individual basis and may vary according to the martial art form that the candidate is proficient in, rank and awards achieved, other prospective candidates may be interested to know that this option is available to them.</p>