honestly...its not the end. I think of it as a blessing in disguise as retrospect...i hardly thought about my future until I got that rejection. I realized I wanted to go to the USMA without any thoughts on a major and plans after getting out. Since then, I planned on becoming a lawyer. I go to community college, and will be able to do a one-year transfer. That means I will graduate in 3 years, not 4, as opposed to reapplying to the USMA and basically graduating in 5 years. Beyond that, going to law school is 3 years extra. USMA has a 5 year military service with an additional 3 years for going to grad school. Sure, no debt, but is 8 years of military life really worth it? With all that extra time, I could've already built up my career and have an 8 year head start on life as i want it. I'll keep the college experience, think philosophically instead of worrying about how my bed is made, no curfews, freedom to go out whenever and wherever I please, have people respect me for my intellect, and room an apartment with my college buddies. Hit the gym on my own time to get into shape, get an internship, and maybe even have an in-campus relationship. My life is just starting, and getting rejected was the eye-opener. I can serve my country in other ways, that doesn't require strapping on a rifle. I might even take the politician route. There's so many opportunities out there, and contrary to what some die-hard people on these forums might argue, West Point is NOT the end-all be all. Theres way more and far better starting points in life. Don't sulk and miss them.