Here is a great blog from the SE RC. This man knows from which he speaks. He has been in your shoes. Did not get in West Point the first time ( he did not apply to all nominations available 
). He went to college, applied the next year and got in. Keep trying if West Point is what you want !!! 
http://tinyurl.com/y3h44wq
). He went to college, applied the next year and got in. Keep trying if West Point is what you want !!! http://tinyurl.com/y3h44wq