<p>I think more people will offer advice/opinions when your son gets closer to actually beginning the application process. At this point the best advice I can offer is to have your son take the most rigorous academic classes that your school offers including at least three years of a foreign language. IOTW - prepare as though he were going to apply to an Ivy League school (after all…he might). Add in some ECs and definitely get involved in some varsity sports(s) for as many years as he can. This should help him become the best applicant that he can should he choose in a couple of years to apply to a service academy.</p>
<p>In the mean time he has plenty of time to explore the different SAs via the internet and their websites.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>