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I got into NAPS!! March 4, 2008! NAPS Midshipmen/Candidate Daniele Anderson Turned down a direct appointment to Westpoint for NAPS! Going Marine Corps EOD OO-rah!

lol your chances are really good. I got in with less than that but turned it down fort Naval Academy prep. Hate to say it but in my opinion they are fairly easy to get into..

Imagine being a 15 year old girl telling your parents you want to go to USNA with Marine Corps option and becoming an explosive ordinance disposal technician! Well needless to say they were against it. However I let the subject rest and what I did is started preparing physically and mentally. I...

I definately think the experience wil help you. Depending on ACT/SAT I believe they can't be more than 3 years old but don't quote me on that. Also you do need to supply college transcripts. College credits wont do you any good at the academy however some lucky upperclassmen get to pursue a...

I believe it is that within your nominating source if your candidate declines.

well you can validate courses by taking the AP exam and just let the academy know you validated them. Yes you have to go through the nomination process again. Oh and getting involved in a sport is crucial Varsity athletics is a priority for them.

It differs very little if at all. He will still have to go the the process of gaining a nomination and taking the CFA as well as recommendations from instructors, etc. Basically the only difference is on the applications he will sub college courses for high school ones. I'm not sure if he must...

Congratulation's I'm in a similar boat except i'm going to Naval Academy prep. school. I hope I have the same luck! D

well You will not be able to go Marine unless you chose Marine Corps option and complete Marine Corps PFT and such. I did Marine Corps option and the requirements are a little different than Navy, so I doubt you can do Marines. Oh and Congrats