My DS is also a Pole Vault Recruit but to USAFA. He was also speaking with West Point and by the time Navy got around to him he had already committed to USAFA. The term Blue Chip, was also like falconchic88 said never said to my DS either and he will be at the Prep School next year. His Junior year PR was 15'7 but was over 15+ feet consistently and his 15+ were done at National Meets. Take a look at what the Academy guys are jumping & what vaulters in their Conference are jumping. You should be able to see if you are competitive. Either way, I recommend filling out the recruit form they can't speak to you unless you complete that step. There are very few vaulters in general compared to the other track and field events. Weed out the other pole vault guys who aren't interested in 100% military life emersion while in college or military in general. That leaves not a lot left on the table in my opinion. We are a small vault community all willing to help each other no matter which Academy you end up at. Good Luck and Go Air Force beat Navy!

Sorry falconchic88 I had to. I just can't help myself. Already lol