<p>marciemi,</p>
<p>Such an early LOA can also mean that your son has a fabulous combination of academic, athletic and leadership experiences while in high school. Congratulations on raising such a wonderful young man.</p>
<p>I’d like to make a suggestion based on reading posts on this board for nearly 5 years now. Encourage your son to complete all 3 applications. We’ve seen a number of candidates who have been confident about their 1st choice, have struggled with what they expected to be an easy decision, selected a different academy, and have been very happy with their choice. Also, I’d like to suggest that he apply to civilian colleges and ROTC programs. Anything can happen during senior year - sports injuries, accidents, etc. that could mean putting off attendance at a service academy for a year. (That’s why we recommend bubble wrap as soon as the appointment is received. 
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<p>Best of luck to him and your family.</p>