<p>JTRW3990,</p>
<p>Me and you are in the same position- I’m unsure of whether or not I want to go to USMA or USNA (I’ve been offered appointments to both thankfully). Here’s how I reasoned it out:</p>
<p>I’ve always wanted a career in the Navy but I’m drawn more to West Point because not only do they have the major I like, I wouldn’t have to take as much math over there as I would at the Naval Academy and I absolutely suck/loath math. That was a big issue for me. Also, here is my career break down:</p>
<ol>
<li>Go to West Point and major in what I want to major (Military History or Military Art and Science)</li>
<li>Become a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army</li>
<li>Go into some combat arms profession (Infantry, Armor, Artillery, or Aviation) and NOT die (emphasis on the not)</li>
<li>Serve my 8 years in the U.S. Army</li>
</ol>
<p>Now here’s the kicker:</p>
<ol>
<li>Retire from the Army and serve in the U.S. Navy for the rest of my days either as a Naval Aviator (with an Age waiver hopefully) or attempt to become a Navy SEAL or lastly, serve as a Surface Warfare Officer.</li>
</ol>
<p>With that plan in mind, not only do I get to go to West Point and get the major I like, I also get to ground pound for a bit (which I’ve always wanted to do) while still have the opportunity to live like a Star Trek character in the U.S. Navy.</p>
<p>That’s how I reasoned it anyway. You may find another way to reason it out. If my visit to the Naval Academy this coming weekend doesn’t completely “wow” me, I think I’ll go with the plan I just mentioned above.</p>
<p>Hope that helped!</p>