You seem to have answered your own question. Your son is indifferent about academics but will excel regardless of where he is at. He already expressed interest in extracurricular activities, of which, option 1 does not provide the ones he is interested in.
Your son will gain more from these...
I honestly could not tell you. I just reapplied. Went to college for a year, joined clubs, did ROTC, worked, and focused on self-improvement. I knew I would get in the second time but I still focused on maximizing my potential in case I didn't.
I remember receiving my LOE back in 2013. I did not receive an appointment that year. I remember feeling secure about my appointment, do not let it fool you. It does not guarantee anything, just finish your packet and keep on keeping on.
I kept on and received an appointment the following...
I haven't referenced this site in almost 4 years. While reminiscing today (BRANCH WEEK HOOAH) and thinking about how far my peers and I have come, I thought I would check out the place I once came to for counsel. I saw this post and felt compelled to create an account in order to dispel this...