Should I attend West Point or Green to Gold?

If the end goal is to be a commissioned officer, don’t turn down a more sure route for a less sure one.

Often I express my opinion that enlisted personnel should take ROTC or OCS route to a commission. In your case, PFC (Join to see), I say go for the USMA appointment. It sounds like you're well down that road. The major benefits of West Point are a completely free four-year college education, opportunity to learn from a highly respected academic staff, concentrated leadership training, and a "leg up" on many of your peers after you're commissioned. This may be the ultimate good deal.

As a guy who went to West Point as a 35 series (98CMF back in the day), I say go for it now. You've not yet gone to your permanent duty station -- the aforementioned rigidness of the academy won't shock your system as much. And of course the goal is becoming an officer, so do it now while you meet the age requirements - G2G is a solid back-up plan. Might I add, staying enlisted is not a bad gig either -- Good Luck on your decision. If you have questions of my experience...send a note...