Chances of getting into NAPS instead of USNA?

[NavyHopefulMom2027]

It is like a marathon or triathlon team. They train hard.

He has run several half marathons, a 42 mile megamarathon, a 24 hour straight walk in NYC with no sleep, etc. Abnormal human activities.

He maxes PRT so I guess it was worth it.

Cart way ahead of the horse in my DS's case because he doesn't have an offer yet..... But do they bike as part of their training, and thus are allowed to have bikes their Plebe year (or are all Plebes allowed to have bikes)? My DS is a runner/swimmer. And is hoping to do one on the USNA D1 team but is also kinda interested in making the jump to triathlons instead. Just curious how that all works. Endurance sports are his jam, so it sounds like his kind of crazy.

 

[8th Wing Refugee]

It is like a marathon or triathlon team. They train hard.

He has run several half marathons, a 42 mile megamarathon, a 24 hour straight walk in NYC with no sleep, etc. Abnormal human activities.

He maxes PRT so I guess it was worth it.

I've done the 24 hours with no sleep walk in NYC on multiple occasions, but it usually entailed extended pit stops at some of NYC's finest dive bars.

 

[IronmanDaremo]

The tri team is one of the better ones in the NCAA and often puts up great results.

Swimmers tend to do really well transitioning to tris. Runners with no swimming background struggle. And a strong cyclist can usually transition to a good runner, but often suffer as swimmers. Survive the swim, crush the bike, hold on for the run. (Trust me, well versed in those things!!).

If your kid goes onto one of the primary sports (swimming or running), he will have little to no time to do other sports.

They also have a cycling club. And yes, based on my memory, mids can have their bikes if they are into that. But plebes have to get permission to leave the yard for training for anything.

 

[momofusna1]

The tri team is one of the better ones in the NCAA and often puts up great results.

Swimmers tend to do really well transitioning to tris. Runners with no swimming background struggle. And a strong cyclist can usually transition to a good runner, but often suffer as swimmers. Survive the swim, crush the bike, hold on for the run. (Trust me, well versed in those things!!).

If your kid goes onto one of the primary sports (swimming or running), he will have little to no time to do other sports.

They also have a cycling club. And yes, based on my memory, mids can have their bikes if they are into that. But plebes have to get permission to leave the yard for training for anything.

You've got that right!!! My daughter is on the women's swim team and would love to be on the triathlon team, but it's not really possible...or allowed by her coach.

 

[A1Janitor]

Cart way ahead of the horse in my DS's case because he doesn't have an offer yet..... But do they bike as part of their training, and thus are allowed to have bikes their Plebe year (or are all Plebes allowed to have bikes)? My DS is a runner/swimmer. And is hoping to do one on the USNA D1 team but is also kinda interested in making the jump to triathlons instead. Just curious how that all works. Endurance sports are his jam, so it sounds like his kind of crazy.

My son did bring down a racing bike and had it there for 2 years I think. They did go on long bike rides as part of the training.

You have to try out for the team - like two plebes make it. He went camping with the team one weekend and they told him why they selected him. He certainly wasn’t the best physically, though he was in great shape entering the academy.

Great guys on team. He tried out for that team because he had to sign an agreement that he could be put into the marines whether he liked it or not to gain admission. He wanted to be in the best shape possible of he was selected marines.

He also tried out for the tennis team and didn’t make it. He was the number one player in high school his last several years. But he was a beginner and wasn’t that good. The academy has outstanding athletes. He continued to play tennis - and now is better than me.

 

[Barracuda17]

So far I think NAPS would be my best bet as a way to get into USNA, if any at all. I participate in 3 varsity sports (one going to states next week), different summer programs, girls state, sea cadet with high leadership, and lead organizer position in volunteer community renovation project. However I won't lie, my high school grades aren't that great overall in math at all. I'm actually repeating a course that was originally advanced because I failed it, but I've now passed out of the class with an 80. Overall HS transcript notes my current GPA is at 3.3, but there's room for improvement as a junior. Is it possible that with a 1350 SAT score I would still have a chance at NAPS or even the academy? Wiki says NAPS doesn't accept students with any passed failed classes, but also must have a GPA >2.2. Additionally, with these details would I be appealing to alternate colleges to then apply to transfer over to USNA? I'm trying to keep my expectations realistic and be real with the situation.

I understand that no one can accurately provide detailed insight except for the Academies themselves, but I'm so grateful for any thoughts provided.

I think you have a great chance for NAPS. I was in a similar situation to you last year. I had a 3.3 GPA and a 1270 SAT yet got appointments to USMA, USMMA, USAFA prep, and USNA prep. I failed Precalc H and had to retake it. I am now finishing up my senior year with an A in Calc H. For me, Calc was much easier than Precalc lol. The interviewers love to hear about how you overcame your challenges and how you react to failure.
P.S I chose NAPS

 

[formerjag]

So far I think NAPS would be my best bet as a way to get into USNA, if any at all. I participate in 3 varsity sports (one going to states next week), different summer programs, girls state, sea cadet with high leadership, and lead organizer position in volunteer community renovation project. However I won't lie, my high school grades aren't that great overall in math at all. I'm actually repeating a course that was originally advanced because I failed it, but I've now passed out of the class with an 80. Overall HS transcript notes my current GPA is at 3.3, but there's room for improvement as a junior. Is it possible that with a 1350 SAT score I would still have a chance at NAPS or even the academy? Wiki says NAPS doesn't accept students with any passed failed classes, but also must have a GPA >2.2. Additionally, with these details would I be appealing to alternate colleges to then apply to transfer over to USNA? I'm trying to keep my expectations realistic and be real with the situation.

I understand that no one can accurately provide detailed insight except for the Academies themselves, but I'm so grateful for any thoughts provided.

NAPS is not something you can apply for. The Admissions Office determines who gets offers to NAPS and there is nothing in the application or the overall process that allows for a candidate to choose NAPS or a Foundation program. Do well in school. Take as many honors courses as possible. Participate in LOTS of Extra Curricular Activities and demonstrate leadership at every opportunity. If you don't get in at first, then re-apply the next year.

 

[Don't Give Up the Ship]

NAPS is not something you can apply for. The Admissions Office determines who gets offers to NAPS and there is nothing in the application or the overall process that allows for a candidate to choose NAPS or a Foundation program. Do well in school. Take as many honors courses as possible. Participate in LOTS of Extra Curricular Activities and demonstrate leadership at every opportunity. If you don't get in at first, then re-apply the next year.

And for the many qualified buy do not get appointed: about 30% of each class (appointees) have one or more year of college. So, yes-re-apply!

 

[usnabgo08]

For clarity purposes…those not receiving an appointment or an offer to NAPS/Foundation, but reapply…approximately 8% come from one or more of year of college/independent prep school (the ~30% factors in NAPS/Foundation program students).

 

[A1Janitor]

For clarity purposes…those not receiving an appointment or an offer to NAPS/Foundation, but reapply…approximately 8% come from one or more of year of college/independent prep school (the ~30% factors in NAPS/Foundation program students).

I wonder how the 8% correlates to applications breakdown between first time applicants and second time.