<p>What makes you think that he can’t? Numbers aren’t everything, and there’s a lot more to be said about being in the military than anybody could ever guess. Such is particularly emphasized by Columbia University’s School of General Studies website. A good deal of their students are those who took time off to serve in the military, plus GS is less selective than the regular program. It would not surprised me if other universities of equal merit followed suit. If you’re not thinking of options beyond a typical college path, then you’re going far too much by numbers.</p>