<p>Although both Navy and Air Force love engineering, I suspect taking such a course at a tech center would help. Just my opinion. Focus on those AP/Honors course, and get the best grades possible in them. Then give extra effort to physical fitness (which has sunk many an otherwise fine candidate). Get involved with a varsity sport if at all possible. The academies expect you to be involved with some kind of sport for your entire four years there.</p>
<p>Also, you absolutely should apply for both the Naval ROTC scholarship, and the Air Force ROTC scholarship. First, because those are your best scenario’s for “Plan B.” Second, because the academies will know whether you have applied for those scholarships or not, and might suspect you of being unserious if you do not apply for them. Third, if you are not especially athletic, this might be your best path to a commission.</p>