Direct Appointment?

[OhioMom88]

Can someone explain this statement received from an admissions officer --
"You are competing for a direct appointment."
thx

 

[USNA69]

Directly to the Academy as opposed to via NAPS or one of the foundation prep schools. It means, among other things, that the candidate has successully academically qualified.

 

[OhioMom88]

oh, OK, thx. I thought it might have something to do with the "national pool" I read about for those with noms but not the primary.

 

[Zaphod]

Well, that puts him over me! I had to go the long way around!

 

[nurseypoo]

My son's friend from school just received one of those today from USMA. But, Navy is first, though.