Missouri Military Academy - Review #2

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Missouri Military Academy
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About the Author:

Years Attended Boarding School:
2019-2020
Sports and Activities:
There are a lot of activities to do, I personally did Raiders that is like military training (running long distances, obstacle course, HIT exercises, among other stuff), then I did wrestling, and finally lacrosse. There are a lot of clubs to pick from, that will teach you very valuable lessons.
College Enrolled:
Tecnologico de Monterrey
Home Town, State:
Obregón

Reflections and Advice:

1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
What makes Missouri Military Academy unique is the brotherhood it forges with your mates, it also puts you in situations that in a “normal” privileged life you would never be, and that makes you mature, humble, and thankful.You also meet people from all over the world and you learn a lot from them, it makes you realize that things can be very different from what you think is normal on your community.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
An specific way the academy helped me was by making me humble, and thankful.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
My advice for anyone thinking to attend here is: Make friends with everyone, Obey your leaders, to later become one, take advantage of your classes really listen to them and learn, and lastly enjoy every day even if it was a bad one, because that stage of your life will be over very quickly.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
The way that it makes you grow, and the brothers you get from it.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Ask to get into bravo, it will always be the best company.

Academics:

1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Excellent academics, it makes you show your real potential, the teachers are incredibly good, the person I am today is in great part thanks to my teachers, and leaders. I am very thankful for the quality of people I had there teaching me to be better and improve.

Athletics:

1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
I was a middle schooler when I attended the academy, and what I liked is that I had the opportunity to train with High school teams, that made me have to push harder to be at my peers level. that definitely made me grow equally in the athletic and personal aspect.

Art, Music, and Theatre:

1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
Very good, I learned to play the Violin, the cello, and the clarinet.

Extracurricular Opportunities:

1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
There is a program called lunch buddies where you help people in need of their basic necessities, which I enjoyed a lot.

Dorm Life:

1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
What I liked the most is that you have to learn how to live with a roommate, and how the relationship between the floor develops to become a team.

Dining:

1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
Very good food... still miss it

Social and Town Life:

1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
There is a movie theater, a walmart, a sonic, and a pizza place. And during your year you will not need anything else.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
You become brothers with your friends, and friends with every cadet. that is what I think is unique about this school.
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Alumni Reviews Review School

Review
Description
Missouri Military Academy Alumni #1
Class of 1980
5.00 10/29/2022
Knox College
Goal orientation, and the self-discipline and cooperation necessary to achieve those goals may be unique to MMA, and other military schools like it. . .
Missouri Military Academy Alumni #2
Class of 2020
5.00 5/25/2021
Tecnologico de Monterrey
What makes Missouri Military Academy unique is the brotherhood it forges with your mates, it also puts you in situations that in a “normal” privileged life you would never be, and that makes you mature. . .
Missouri Military Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2001
5.00 9/4/2020
Washburn University
Missouri Military focuses on the entire person as it teaches young men to take responsibility for their actions and to take pride in the skills they develop. I would not be the man I. . .
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $39,500
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $9,300
  • Acceptance rate: 65%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update