I know how difficult it is, BUT TRY and not prod your son to do things. Discuss things with him, but it is time for him to take responsibility in following up with his Major in Admissions, if it gets related that mom or dad is prodding or helping it does not reflect good on his maturity or drive. I can relate because our sons' (twins) are in the decision phase right now and after speaking with some other parents as well Mr. Mullen from DoDMERB, we have stepped back and allowed our sons' to manage their own affairs and decide for themselves how to address issues. We are definitely there as "sounding boards" for any discussion they want to have, but if they want to be military officers and go to an academy then THEY need to handle these issues by themselves. Remember, if successful, come summer YOU will not be there to help them! Some other parents have affirmed this approach, and although they uniformly felt like the rest of us do, they also said that if our young adults cannot handle the admissions process without us, they will probably be in trouble if appointed when decisions and actions will be required without our advice. Talk with him, give him advice if he asks, but don't direct, let him start figuring out for himself how to finish things off... Just my humble opinion..