A brief discussion on whether or not to accept a slot at a Service Academy Prep School if offered instead of an appointment directly to the Academy. USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA and USCGA all have a prep school option
After seeing my daughter being successful at USAFA Prep, I am fully supportive of that institution and the personnel. It was the best decision of her life.
Although the reason cadets go through Prep schools is overwhelmingly academic, you can also not be quite ready physically, or admissions do not see enough in your leadership development yet. Slots for prep schools are offered to cadets who are just lacking in one or two aspects of the ‘whole person’ profile. It does not always mean academic
Sons a 2023 NAPS Grad who is at Protramid in San Diego right now and will be a 3C in Aug. NAPS is an Academy GOLDEN TICKET that gives you all the tools you need to succeed at the Academy. Plebe Summer and Plebe year is easier for Napsters and their parents. We're old salts by then. ALWAYS TAKE NAPS, MAPS, or AFAPS.
For USNA, the "Nominating authority" typically has zero to do with prep-school offers. It's the Service Academy Admissions that makes that analysis and decision to offer a prep-program. USNA Alumni Association has nothing to do with NAPS, they don''t "cover any attendee". The taxpayer pays for NAPS. NAPS is run by the USNA and is funded in the Navy budget. The Alumni Association pays, in part, for scholarships at other USNA approved programs such as Marion Military Institute (MMI). Future candidates: check directly with the service academy for accurate information. Having the most accurate information can assist you in the various interviews you will undergo.
