Prep Schools
New Mexico Military Institute, Marion Military Institute, Greystone etc. . are two semester or year round Prep Schools. They are a military type programs that is part of a Community College or NMMI is a high school with a post high school program. They are all excellent.
Northwestern Prep School in Crestline, CA is just one semester in the fall and not a military style school. The second semester the student must enroll in either a four year or a Community College and take college level courses that are similar to a Plebe year. For example Calculus, Chem w/ Lab, English etc. Or 16 to 18 units.
To the best of my knowledge, none of the prep school credits transfer. With the exception of NWP second semester at a CC. However, the increase in your ACT/SAT scores, study skills are well worth the effort and you are better prepared for success in a SA or college.
You will need to investigate the best program for your needs. All schools are on the inside fence with the academies and monitor your progress or lack of.
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