Forbes Magazine recently ranked the United States Military Academy as America's Top College. It's therefore unsurprising that gaining admission into this prestigious service school is harder than ever.

In the third and final installment of our West Point video series, West Point's Director of Admissions, Colonel Deborah McDonald, provides an inside look into the admissions process at West Point. Col. McDonald explains how West Point's admissions process differs from that of other major colleges and universities and explains why applying to West Point makes financial sense for many families. She also discusses why students considering West Point need to begin the admissions process in their junior year. Col. McDonald offers encouragement for any student considering applying to West Point, making it clear that West Point admission is not just about test scores.

Colonel McDonald answers the following questions in this 10 minute segment:

1. Many colleges offer financial aid. As a service academy which is federally funded, what are the costs to students? (00:19)
2. How do admissions at West Point differ from admissions at other colleges? (1:20)
3. When applying, does it help if any family members attended West Point? (3:53)
4. Specifically regarding West Point's vetting process, what weight is given to Standardized Test Scores?(4:48)
5. Does it make a difference if I apply early? Is there a better chance of getting in?(5:40)
6. As an admissions insider, what tips can you give me to sound the best on my application to West Point?(7:06)
7. Why should I consider West Point?(8:11)

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