No, West point is an excellent school though, and on top of that, doing some service looks excellent on a resume. A large portion of the worlds C.E.Os served in the military so don't think it's a bad thing because it gives you an edge. It shows employers discipline, dedication and the ability to make decisions during crucial times. Don't think it's a bad thing. You get an excellent free college education, and you have a huge edge when applying for jobs. If you're bright, you won't be going to war anyway. You'll be with the tech guys cracking codes or doing anything other then war. No offense to anyone who's in the military, but for the most part the people in combat aren't to bright. Worst case scenario you can get an unconditional discharge if you fail out of boot camp, but it looks pretty bad. Good Luck