What should i do?

[UHBlackhawk]

No problem with yor points or with not going to college at least initially. My only issue here is enlisting while thinking one can still get an appointment or a scholarship. One may, but don't enlist unless you're willing to enlist if those things don't come through.

I agree 100%. Don’t enlist assuming you WILL get ROTC or West Point.

 

[justdoit19]

Again, why is going to college right away after high school the round hole every kid must pounded into? There is no guarantee about going to college and doing ROTC. I know many people who did not go to college right away and became very successful, some even in the military. Some went to college but after spinning their wheels for a few semesters went “sideways”, then returned later a little more mature and did well.
There are many paths in life that lead to success and happiness. We shouldn’t try to shove every kid who comes on this website down the same path we took.

Personally, my initial post was responding to OP’s first question. His subsequent post and additional information absolutely changes my advice I would give to my own child. And I agree with you UHBlackhawk. Absent really knowing your whole story, OP, it is hard to advise you. I would suggest sitting down with someone you trust and talking honestly with them. A chaplain, counselor, teacher...someone who actually knows and cares about you.

This is a service academy forum, of course a vast majority of people here are from that military bias. This may not be the best place to seek advice for a lifestyle choice.

I have 4 kids, 3 are adults. I GUARANTEE it’s completely NORMAL to not have a clue about what you want to do for the whole rest of your life. My two that went the regular college route changes their minds/majors no less than 3 times. My 3rd is my USNA guy, and he has no clue what he will select...and had to pick his major in March almost with a coin toss.

So.....you situation may be beyond your original question. One thing is for sure, you won’t be happy/successful at a SA in your current state. And THATS OK!!! Why do you want to apply? Are you feeling pressured? Same question about college. There is so much pressure to “do that next”, especially this time of year surrounding graduations and everyone’s plans for the the next step. But as you distance yourself from classmates naturally after graduation, that fades.

Talk to your family. Maybe you need a gap year. Maybe juco. Maybe having a summer OFF will be just what you need to recharge to start off the fall full full on. Hard to know.

We ALL need a break sometimes.