<p>Sierra1: your post was right on the spot, but I guess I should have explained myself more: I am committed to military service, I am active in sports (captain swimming and water polo, 1 year (freshman year) of JV cross country), I do community service, etc etc. The thing that really worries me is the academics. When I did SLS at West Point, I was very intimidated in the Economics class I was in. All we were talking about was saving money for retirement and what not and everyone in there seemed to know what they were talking about. Even the environmental science class/geography class was pretty tough. I knew what to do, but I didn't really understand it you know? The only class I felt fully engaged in was the Law class (I got to be on the prosecuting team). I guess I'm a little paranoid about being accepted and flunking out. That one story about the midshipman who got dismissed for failing the physical aspect and having to pay back his education is a future I could very well face, except for me, it'd be academics.</p>
<p>Furthermore, I'm still very unsure of which route to take. As I mentioned numerous times in this thread, I'm facing a double approach-avoidance conflict: Do I want to go to West Point which offers a class that I like and serve in a service that doesn't offer as many careers that I like (if I go to West Point, I'm hoping to branch either infantry, armor, aviation, or artillery) or do I go to Annapolis through Navy Prep and endure classes that I probably won't like but get to choose from more career options (if I go to Annapolis, I'm hoping to branch either SEAL, surface warfare, submarines, Marine Infantry, Marine Aviation, or Marine armor)</p>
<p>Do you all see what my dilemma is? I'm not afraid of military service. I am committed. I am determined to be an officer. I'm just unsure of myself right now because each choice has certain pros and cons and I'm having a hard time deciding.</p>
<p>:Edit:
Ok, as I did a little diagram of my dilemma, I think I've made my decision: West Point it is for me. You can only branch in one service anyway, so having many options, while it is a pro, it is not a very big one. Furthermore, might as well enjoy your four years and enjoy one job later. </p>
<p>While this seems like my solution for now, I've emailed my regional director at Annapolis and asked if I could schedule a visit; I've never been there.</p>