<p>This is simple. If you are not totally committed to going to West Point then you should not go. </p>
<p>I was in the Navy and one of my best friends went to the Naval Academy. He hated it. He also continued to complain about it after the fact. He should have gone the Naval ROTC route. After he left the Navy he got a Ph.D from MIT. He was a very smart guy. The academics were not what bothered him.</p>
<p>About six months ago I worked with a current Air Force officer who was graduate of the AF Academy (class of 2002). I asked him if it was common to complain at the academy, and if he did it. He said that there was some complaining, but he never participated and kept his distance from those who did.</p>
<p>I hope that you also applied for a ROTC scholarship. One advantage of ROTC is that it is reasonably possible to get a better education at a civilian college than at the academies. Definitely can be done if you pay attention to which schools you apply for.</p>
<p>Take some time to think about this decision. In fact, take as much time as USMA will allow. If you decide to attend West Point anyway, then also commit yourself to not complaining about your decision.</p>