What is everyone feels about the naval academy?.

I would like to become a naval aviator. I am trying to think of the best way to go about becomeing one. Is there an age that is to old, to be able to get a change too?. You see I am going on 23 this next year, last part of may. I was looking over the naval academy website, but they say something about 23 and frist of july. So I might be to old to be able to get in to that. Would it just be better to go to a 4 year college and after that join up?. I know it would take a lot of work. I am willing to put in the time. I just would like some input on this. But this is something I really wanna try doing, but can it still be done for my age.

I just wanna be able to get the chance to fill my dream of becomeing a naval aviator. I would reather do that and blow away 4 years of school shotting for something that I dont get to do. Then not giveing it a try and always thinking if I could have really made it and become one.. You know what I mean..

Thank you for your guys time here..