Is NMMI a prep school for service academies?

The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is often considered a pipeline to service academies, but it's not strictly a *prep school* in the same way some other institutions are. While it prepares students for college and many *do* go on to service academies, NMMI is a fully accredited junior college and offers a broader range of educational paths beyond just academy preparation. Students can earn associate degrees and then transfer to various four-year colleges and universities.