Grand slam: Fairfax teen admitted to four military academies
From the article you posted, it appears that he definitely is eligible for a Presidential Nomination (based on his father serving in the US Army). No telling whether he got nominations from his Congress Critter or either Senator from his state.
BUT- strong candidates with multiple nomination sources have a higher likelihood of getting an offer of an appointment.
I have seen candidates with similar performance records; I am a member of our Congressman’s Service Academy Panel that meets, reviews records, interviews candidates, and then recommends to the Congressman who should and should not get a nomination, and, if ranking is desired, what ranking assignments should be given. It is wonderful to see the many high quality high school students who are seeking to go to a service academy and serve our country. Gives me hope.
When I think of the great military figures, they always seem to have been West Point or VMI guys. Heck even the greatest Marine general, Chesty Puller, didn't go to Annapolis but to VMI (and funny enough is originally a West Point guy-- b/c he was born in West Point, VA). But I think that's all changing and more and more top generals are coming out of traditional colleges while the service academy grads are aiming for lucrative private sector careers.