<p>Question for any ic’s at the academy. The academy is definately my school of choice, however I have a good shot at playing division 1 baseball as well. Im not sure at this point whether i want to play for the academy or just enroll as a normal cadet, due to the pressure of work and time-management. Do the benefits of being an IC totally outweigh the negatives, or would it be easier to succeed at the academy just as a normal cadet? Do IC’s recieve any leniency with regards to work and grades?</p>
<p>no leniency really with work and grades. You miss training sessions while at practice. The "benefits" are typically frowned on by the normal population. Like sitting at rest at meals with the team, first name basis on the field (this one is understandable), but there are many annoyances. Don't get me wrong, many IC's are great cadets and do their job well. </p>
<p>The key is to do what you want. Will you regret not playing ball if you could? These are things you need to consider. Ultimately, YOU have to be happy with your decision.</p>
<p>yehh im still 50-50 on whether or not i want to be recruited. i really woudnt mind giving up ball too much if i get accepted, but it cud probly help me out a lot if i have trouble with the regular admissions process. coaches help with the nomination process right? i know a kid from my school last year who got into west point for basketball, but he rly wasnt that great of a student.</p>
<p>If you have the oppertunity to play for the team, do it! My team here is the greatest group of guys that I know, and will probably ever have the oppertunity to know. Being a Div. 1 college athlete is an honor few get to experience. If you come here and don't like it, quit. There is no requirement for you to stay on the team to stay at school. I have a good friend on the baseball team, and he loves it. That's the case with most teams. If you have any questions about what it's like to balance sports and school, PM me. I'll give you the straight scoop on the so-called "terrazo gap". At the very least, sports is one thing to keep you positive when things get hard.</p>
<p>I am not an IC, but i would say go for it. You can always drop later, and still be a "nomral" cadet. As far as "Benefits", it varies. Some people see work-outs with the team as a benefit over squadron training, while others don't. And as far as the typical gap b/w ICs and non-ICs, it depends on how you make it. our squad has some ICs who exclude themselves only to their team, and they are typically looked down upon for it. however, my roomate is a football IC, and while he misses training sessions, he still gives his all in minutes, knowledge tests, and helping around the squad when he can. He is admired for being able to handle it all. I owuld say at least give it the shot. The worst that can happen is you drop the team, and pick-up other activities: win-win situation.</p>