57special posted:
I think the main thing is to be sure that you want to be in a service academy, AND, that they want you. If you can answer yes to both questions, then you'll be able to figure it out, with a little help from your local politicians for the nomination.
If you are still playing footsie with other schools, you are going to have to make a decision soon. IMO, if your son's main interest is in baseball, then a service academy is probably the wrong place for him. They are very serious places, for serious people.
A former student of mine and teammate of son's was recruited and "signed" with a service academy. I was surprised with the decision having seen his work habits in class; i didn't think it was a good fit. Mom thought that he would be more disciplined at service academy, because he'd have to be. Never saw his name listed on roster. Eventually found he transferred to Big State U.