<p>Most of the majors with the title of "engineering" at USMA are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and as another post indicated a couple of the engineering majors are ranked high nationally each year, as are some curriculums at the other academies.</p>
<p>However, none of the academies will likely ever be ranked as the #1 engineering school in the nation. That position has been held by my alma mater for the past 7 years and will likely continue to hold that position for the next century or so. (Check out the link in the prior post if you want to find out the name of the college.) I am saying this not to brag, but back in the dark ages when I was in high school USNA was also my top choice. I received the nominations, but had trouble with DODMERB was finally cleared, but was not admitted. As ZAPHOD pointed out life goes on and you roll with the punches. Things have turned out good for me.</p>
<p>Now one of my sons is a Cadet at USMA majoring in engineering. Early on his first choice was USNA, but after visiting both academies and spending the overnights, he changed his mind and never looked back.</p>
<p>As far as the transfers after graduation, we know a graduate from USMA Class of 2005 who was commissioned in the U.S. Navy. He spent a semester at USNA as an exchange student, then went back to USMA and graduated and requested an interservice transfer. Rare as was pointed out but achievable. His dad (retired U.S. Army officer) and three siblings (all USMA grads.) were not too happy, but he did what was right for him.</p>
<p>Your son needs to consider the things that were offered to him and make a choice as to what is right for him. Some opportunities may come around once in life. Good luck to him.</p>