is there anyone with military college experience who can tell me the real requirements academically and how it is at a military college.

Hi,
I have no direct experience with Citadel but I will suggest that you contact the school directly and inquire about entry requirements, also check with your school counselors to see if they have any experience with Citadel applicants.
Good luck! Here is the link to their admissions requirements online just in case you do not have it:

http://www.citadel.edu/root/admissions-requirements

I went to West Point--although that was quite some time ago. A good source of information is the admissions office of whatever college you want to go to. Ask the Citadel to send you an admission packet, or look online for it. One of the best ways to prepare for admission, is to go ahead now and look at the application to see what the questions are. You can find information about the incoming classes probably on the websites (like how many were in sports, were valedictorians, honor roll, eagle scouts.) What is probably needed are good grades-yes-but not necessarily all A's. If you are good at something else--like a sport, then they will give you more leeway on the grades. The military academies also look for leadership positions, like sports team captain or co-captain, clubs, student government, as well as activities outside school, like church, boy or girl scouts. Volunteering is probably something else that would be viewed positively. A day in the life at any academy is going to consist of a heavier class load than in a regular college, with additional classes that are military related. The first year is the hardest, with a lot of additional things to learn--just learning how to dress, march, polish your shoes, military knowledge, etc. You will have some sort of sport required-either a college team or intermurals, and/or unit physical training. In the summer, you attend different military schools, like airborne or air assault school, northern warfare, survival training, as well as possibly working as "cadre" for the summer training for lower classes when you are a senior/junior. You will not get much time off in the summer to be at home if you go to a service academy. One more thing, is that if you apply to a military academy, you have to get selected by your senator or congressman. When I went through it, this involved some interviews with people and panels of people to answer questions (I do not recall ever meeting the senators or congressmen though) and I think some essay writing. You need to practice your interview skills and public speaking to get through that--I recommend a class in public speaking in high school if one is offered. And just get some people/teachers to review your essays and give you advice on them. You are definitely ahead of the curve by starting to prepare early.