<p>Hang in there, there’s nothing too bad. A 50% chance is still a chance. Keep decent contact with your Regional Commander. Give maybe a week between correspondences since this is a very busy time for them. Ask if there is anything missing or that you could improve on meanwhile. </p>
<p>I lost my (reserved) appointment (contingent on finishing additional medical tests) last year for a foul up in my medical paperwork and had already withdrawn from Navy.</p>
<p>ROTC also isn’t a bad option and if you go- do the Ranger Challenge. It’s very good preparation and they do a lot of rucking (carrying rather heavy loads in a very large sack known affectionately as The Big Green Tick).</p>
<p>Like I said, at least you have a chance. 50% is better than 0% and it’s not that bad. Relax. You got this far and USMA is pretty generous with the outright rejection letters.</p>