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I had some pretty rough standardized testing scores and got sent to NAPS… I don’t regret it one bit. Now I’m heading off to plebe summer in just a month. Something that I recognized is that a lot of extracurricular activities, good grades in school, and dedication may make up for having poor...

With your extracurriculars, you have a good chance of getting into either NAPS or the academy. I myself didn’t have strong standardized testing scores, so I got into NAPS first. And in high school, I wasn’t too great at math either. We have very similar backgrounds. As long as you keep working...

This has been the most relieving advice I’ve gotten. Thank you so much!

I’m looking through the recommended exercises to prepare for plebe summer on USNA’s webpage at the moment and I feel as though “being able to run 4-5 miles at a 7 minute pace” is a really high standard. I am a female, so my mile is usually at an 8-8:20 pace. I just wanted to post this and seek...

Not very many came from college this year… I wanna say 10-15, but I’m just ball-parking it haha. I’m not too sure!

Just got back from our visit. It was great! Such a beautiful campus. Being there for a few days gave me the motivation to finish my time at NAPS with good grades and healthy habits.

Interesting question. SAT/ACT scores don’t always play a huge role into whether you receive an appointment to either NAPS or USNA. (they will always play some sort of role, though.) You could receive an appointment to NAPS because you didn’t take 4 years of math in high school, you’re a prior...

NAPS has a great sponsor program. Candidates are paired with families based on their wants, needs, and interests. For example, fav hobbies, sports, activities, foods, movies, etc. Candidates also have the option to choose if they want a family with kids, small kids, teenagers, or even families...

I think the workload depends on where you came from. Personally, I lived in a poor area growing up, so my education wasn’t superb. So, for me, the workload was a lot more manageable back in high school than it is now. I have assignments to do from every class almost every night. I get through...

hi! I reported on July 26th. Not everyone participates in athletics, but a lot of people try out new sports for fun. I tried a new sport this year and I love it! Out of the 260 candidates here, I believe there are about 50-75 females. I would call the ratio 80/20 here honestly

Happy to answer your questions! 1. I found out on January 31st of my senior year! (Literally the last day before USNA portal closed) 2. I received a nomination from my congressman and also from my NJROTC instructor. Was turned down by both of my senators. 3. At the beginning of the year, we...

Hey! It’s been pretty great so far, but I will say that the classes are challenging as far as staying on top of homework. Material isn’t too hard, but I do find myself swamped with busy work from each class at night. Love the faculty and military staff. They are super helpful and they always...

I’ve been here at NAPS for about two months now, so ask me any questions you may have about the program. Happy to answer anything!

I’m starting my 3 week training for NAPS on Tuesday, and if I’m being honest, I’m very nervous. I’ve heard different stories about NAPS, how hard and grueling it can be (like any bootcamp). I’ve also heard about kids dropping the program after the first PT session. The last thing I want to do...

This is a completely random question, but it is something I’ve always wondered.. Throughout my application process, I talked to dozens of representatives from USNA. Some were admissions counselors, some were in charge of the application process, some were just there to help. Most, if not all...

Hi all, I leave for NAPS next Saturday (eek!) and I've been spending a lot of time preparing myself physically. I understand that I should be in great shape and able-bodied enough to pass the PRT. With that being said, I wanted to pop this question: what exactly are cadence push-ups? Is it...

I have been dating my S/O for over a year now, and he is going through BEAST at West Point (class of 2026). I am leaving for the Naval Academy Preparatory School in a few weeks, so I will be a year behind him (class of 2027). The service academies have been our dream since the beginning of high...