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6/18/2009
According to a June 17, 2009 article from The New York Times, the top three military academies in the U.S. report a significant increase in the number of applications received for the class of 2013. Compared to applications for the class of 2012, applications have increased by 40% at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, 9.6% at the Military Academy at West Point, and nearly 10% at the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. In addition to a slow job market and financial concerns, officials indicate other factors - such as patriotism or the desire to follow in a parent's footsteps - may be contributing to the volume of applications received. Intensified marketing campaigns for the academies may also have impacted this year's pool of applicants.
The article is available at the Web site of The New York Times.
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