Yes most of the CTC/OAA cadets HAVE been trained well. At least they WERE trained well. There have been a lot of changes to the way CTC/OAA train due to financial restraints. They now have to make money and their training and quality has dropped dramatically. Although they will still quote previous pass rates etc. So you may not see the decline for a little while.
Yes they WERE selected. In 2006 only 1% got through the selection and that 1% could get an unsecured loan from the banks... since the GFC banks will only loan to those that can afford to loose their house. The selection is now one question... Who's paying for the course.
The cadet numbers dropped dramatically until CTC/OAA decided to take anyone that could pay or get a secured loan.
Parents are putting up their houses. They will do anything to give their children a chance at achieving their dreams. You shouldn't under rate their willingness to risk their house for their children. Cadets have become bankrupt.