<p>Wow, this is crazy! I randomly checked an old email account in which I had made this post, and saw that USNA69 had replied to it. So I thought I’d answer RoleoMom, and give you all an update.</p>
<p>Well, I made the decision to go to USNA and don’t regret it at all. I’m going into my firstie year now, and have pretty much done everything I said I was going to do! I’m majoring in the Astro track of Aerospace Engineering, and currently doing a year long research project out at Goddard Space Flight Center (a NASA base close by). I’m a platoon commander and team captain of the Lightweight crew team. Rowing has been my saving grace out here, and helped provide some balance, especially during a stressful plebe year. We put in our final service selection preference next week, and I’m all clear to go Navy pilot. Wish me luck!</p>
<p>Any one who is currently in the same situation I was, I agree with the advice that was given to me: follow your instincts, go with where you feel most comfortable. Also recognize that your goals might change (although mine didn’t), and ultimately, its not one institution which is going to make you better, its what you do at that institution that will separate you from the others.</p>