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Many people believe that sending children to a military prep school is a wonderful stepping stone to their career, especially if they are thinking of a military career. Traditionally, this kind of opportunity was just available for boys. However, these days, military prep schools have become less traditionalist and have opened their doors to young girls as well. Many parents who send their children here believe in its values of raising responsible, socially aware young men and women who appreciates the value of family, nation and community. One of the most important things that these schools teach young people is leadership. These military schools provide a lot of leadership opportunities for young people both in the classroom and outside of it. There are plenty of athletic programs where young people can join and develop their confidence and enjoy the camaraderie and friendly competition. Students are encouraged and given many opportunities to step up and pursue excellence. It's something that young people can learn to make a part of their lives and take it with them to their adult life. Another thing that young people learn in these schools is self-discipline and responsibility. Cadets are expected to keep their rooms clean and orderly. Most schools conduct regular inspections to make sure that everything is in order. Cadets are also expected to adhere to a daily structure involving waking up early, going to classes, after class activities, study hall and evening activities. Students learn early on the value of being organized and proactively taking part in creating a space conducive to productive thought and action. Students of these schools are encouraged to "seize the day" and are equipped not just with the confidence to take on challenges but the skills needed to overcome these challenges. These schools are often among the best in the country in terms of facilities, width and depth of programs offered, and extracurricular activities. Most military prep schools also have opportunities for students to participate in community service. This helps students to develop a strong social conscience and to balance academic achievement with compassion and humanitarianism. These schools make it a point to teach cadets the value of service and make this the heart of the education of young people rather than just stay in the periphery of their program. It helps make the stay of the cadets as meaningful as possible. While military colleges may be a common next step for cadets, many of them don't actually enter these prep schools for the sole purpose of having a military career. These schools often have an excellent record in college matriculation and students who enter them often go on to become successful in different fields whether in the arts, business, military or others. Military schools often have a long waiting line despite the expenses involved in sending children to it. The admissions process is also usually quite stringent. These schools usually accept students who excel in their academics as well as in other fields such as athletics. It's also an advantage to have the endorsement of teachers, community leaders or representative of the state to gain admission.
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