As you might expect, student life at a military academy is different and unique. First of all, students are more than just students; they’re cadets. They’re held to a higher standard and expected to represent themselves and their school with pride and responsibility.

While academics remain the #1 focus of the school, a cadet’s life is chock full of duties, activities, events and programs that enrich his or her boarding experience. Click on the links on the left to find out what it is like to spend a day at one of the most respected private military academies in the US.