waboo@1229
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My son was offered a year at prep school. I am asking for any feedback on this process and possibility of appointment afterwards.
Respectfully,
Momma T.
Respectfully,
Momma T.
Yesterday.We actually think that would be the perfect scenario for our DS. Good luck. congrats. We know people who have done it at AF academy and they say its like getting a practice year (academically) before starting the real thing. It makes academics less stressful during year one. Its Math and English only ( I think) and they really get to strengthen those areas before the stress of WP.
When did you get the offer?
Private.Was he offered MAPS or private prep school? Either way is a great opportunity.
Push Hard, Press Forward
Private.
Well congrats on his AoG scholarship!! Take time to study what is offered as far as Civil Prep Schools, they do come in different shapes and sizes. Some offer scholarships that will fill in the financial gap. Some are an extension of a military high school, jr college or a finishing school. Call and ask questions. They all have very good reputations and established records to help prepare your DS, its just a matter what fits for you and your DS.
The year will go by fast and your DS will grow leaps and bounds. I feel a year makes a huge difference in maturity and also helps you with separation anxiety. Your DS scored just on the edge but WP saw something they liked and offered to have him polished up. He will better equipped for academics and WP!
Push Hard, Press Forward
If your son received an AOG scholarship to a prep school and he really wants to go to West Point - he should definitely take it. He is qualified in all areas (3Q'd) but is on the bubble for an appointment. Very few of these are offered - about 1 per state. As someone said, if he goes to prep on an AOG scholarship, then the appointment is his to lose. It is pretty much a slam dunk, if he doesn't mess up while there.
Think of it this way - AOG (Associate of Graduates) is the alumni group for West Point. They are giving money to send these candidates to prep school. West Point chooses who gets these, but they are not going to 'waste' the AOGs money by sending someone who they don't intend on offering the appointment to the next year.
If he accepts the AOG, goes to Prep and does what is expected there, then the appointment is his for the next class.
So he's probably a white non-athlete.Private.