I have been talking to my recruiter, and others of course involved with West Point. I have found the recruiter doesn't really care if you go to West Point or not, but he/she can help point you in the right direction to getting there. He/she can also give you all the advantages and the disadvantages. However, if this is for sure what you want to do, no matter if you get into West Point or not there are really no disadvantages (arguable of course if you think you could be doing something better with your time).
I believe I will enlist. July 20, 2009 is when I turn 17.