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nurse dad said:
Can you speak to your overall experience so far? Thanks for willingness to share and serve.
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Of course! It's been really nice here. The military staff is awesome and they really do want to help us out. I've gone and talked to my company officer about so so many different things and she's been wonderful!
We have four different classes here: English, math, physics, and chemistry. I got really good teachers, and they've all been more than helpful with answering my questions so I can pass my exams.
There are lots of conference rooms around the decks, and a lot of us regularly meet up and watch movies or do homework together. I highly encourage anyone who's coming here to be social, as you can't get through NAPS on your own (as much as you think you can... I thought I could and hit a rough patch before I found some friends to pick me up).
The physical training staff is awesome! They've helped me a lot with an injury of mine, and I definitely love having them around in case anything happens. It's really comforting.
Some people complain about the amount of cleaning they have to do or about how they have to keep their bed made and their room in a certain cleanliness level every time they leave... but it's really not that bad. Most of it is basic cleanliness, and the specificities are due to being in a military environment now. Nothing is overly harsh, as long as you keep your spaces clean throughout the week it doesn't get to be too bad.

I'm super happy I got the opportunity to come here. I've definitely grown a lot as a person and as a sailor.

I hope this was helpful!!
 
How was your admission process to USNA different since you were prior enlisted? Do you think it is a good option to go about for reapplying. to there? Thank you so much for your willingness to serve.
 
Meowspike13 said:
How was your admission process to USNA different since you were prior enlisted? Do you think it is a good option to go about for reapplying. to there? Thank you so much for your willingness to serve.
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Hey! It wasn't too different, apart from the recommendation letters and the BGO interview. Instead of letters from teachers, I got them from members of my chain of command. I was in aviation maintenance so I had my maintenance officer (a commander) write me one, and the commandant of the air wing (a captain, and my former CO) write me one. You also have to route up a letter of recommendation for your CO to sign, as well as an application for the SECNAV nomination. It really does sound like a lot, but honestly it wasn't that bad.
And as for the BGO interview: I didn't know that it wasn't required for me to have one until late January, so that was a huge relief.

If you're talking about being prior enlisted and reapplying, I say go for it. It's an excellent opportunity. However, I wouldn't enlist from high school with the specific intention of applying to USNA again. Yes, being enlisted was one of the best things I have ever done. But if you're not ready for that type of commitment and are ONLY in it to reapply... I'd reexamine your intentions. I am so glad I was enlisted first, though. I think, as an officer, having been enlisted before would help you to understand the lives of your Sailors and Marines a whole lot more.

I hope that was helpful, if there are any additional questions let me know!
 
ha1eyh said:
Hey! It wasn't too different, apart from the recommendation letters and the BGO interview. Instead of letters from teachers, I got them from members of my chain of command. I was in aviation maintenance so I had my maintenance officer (a commander) write me one, and the commandant of the air wing (a captain, and my former CO) write me one. You also have to route up a letter of recommendation for your CO to sign, as well as an application for the SECNAV nomination. It really does sound like a lot, but honestly it wasn't that bad.
And as for the BGO interview: I didn't know that it wasn't required for me to have one until late January, so that was a huge relief.

If you're talking about being prior enlisted and reapplying, I say go for it. It's an excellent opportunity. However, I wouldn't enlist from high school with the specific intention of applying to USNA again. Yes, being enlisted was one of the best things I have ever done. But if you're not ready for that type of commitment and are ONLY in it to reapply... I'd reexamine your intentions. I am so glad I was enlisted first, though. I think, as an officer, having been enlisted before would help you to understand the lives of your Sailors and Marines a whole lot more.

I hope that was helpful, if there are any additional questions let me know!
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Youre statement about enlisting just for a path to USNA makes excellent sense. Go Navy!
 
ha1eyh said:
Hey! It wasn't too different, apart from the recommendation letters and the BGO interview. Instead of letters from teachers, I got them from members of my chain of command. I was in aviation maintenance so I had my maintenance officer (a commander) write me one, and the commandant of the air wing (a captain, and my former CO) write me one. You also have to route up a letter of recommendation for your CO to sign, as well as an application for the SECNAV nomination. It really does sound like a lot, but honestly it wasn't that bad.
And as for the BGO interview: I didn't know that it wasn't required for me to have one until late January, so that was a huge relief.

If you're talking about being prior enlisted and reapplying, I say go for it. It's an excellent opportunity. However, I wouldn't enlist from high school with the specific intention of applying to USNA again. Yes, being enlisted was one of the best things I have ever done. But if you're not ready for that type of commitment and are ONLY in it to reapply... I'd reexamine your intentions. I am so glad I was enlisted first, though. I think, as an officer, having been enlisted before would help you to understand the lives of your Sailors and Marines a whole lot more.

I hope that was helpful, if there are any additional questions let me know!
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Yes, thank you so much! I did have thoughts of enlisting right after high school in order to have a better understanding of enlisted personnel to be a better leader. But never the less, I will just keep applying to USNA until I am of age and cannot go. Keep at the good work and Go Navy!
 
Thank you. My son didn’t get a nom to USNA so he’s really hoping to get offered NAPs.

good luck in your career!!
 
ha1eyh said:
Hey everyone! I know people will be hearing back from USNA soon about getting accepted to NAPS. I'm currently a prior enlisted student here, so if anyone has any questions, I'll do my best to answer!
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Is a congressional nomination required to receive an appointment to NAPS?
 
Capt MJ said:
No
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So, right now I did not recieve any nomination and my application is complete, except for my DoDMERB. Do I just continue to check my portal everyday to see if I get an appointment to NAPS? Or is there something else that is required from me to do?
 
HonorAboveAll said:
So, right now I did not recieve any nomination and my application is complete, except for my DoDMERB. Do I just continue to check my portal everyday to see if I get an appointment to NAPS? Or is there something else that is required from me to do?
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If everything else is done, just wait and be patient!
 
Thank you so much! Also, do you know if there are two different portals? I've been reading about that?
 
I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but could you provide the new CIS link for me? I can't find the recent post. I'd really appreciate it.
 
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