Is a nomination required in order to be considered for admission into USMAPS or NAPS?

My DS received a Nom for being a child of a 100% disabled retiree, if she is selected to go to NAPS, will she be eligible to seek this nomination again?
 
Matthews said:
My DS received a Nom for being a child of a 100% disabled retiree, if she is selected to go to NAPS, will she be eligible to seek this nomination again?
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Maybe best to start a different thread on this topic.
 
Matthews said:
My DS received a Nom for being a child of a 100% disabled retiree, if she is selected to go to NAPS, will she be eligible to seek this nomination again?
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NAPSters apply for all nominations for which they are eligible in the next Admissions cycle. For most candidates, those are the 3 elected officials and VP, and any service-related ones.
 
Capt MJ said:
NAPSters apply for all nominations for which they are eligible in the next Admissions cycle. For most candidates, those are the 3 elected officials and VP, and any service-related ones.
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Thank you for your response. I should have been clearer, if she received it once, can she receive it again? Is it a one time thing or can she request it again?
 
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Matthews said:
Thank you for your response. I should have been clearer, if she received it once, can she receive it again? Is it a time time thing or can she request it again?
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She can apply for it every year she is qualified for it.

DS is dear son. I suspect you meant DD.
 
If you receive a disqualification letter from USMA, are you still in the running for USMAPS?
 
MomUSMA said:
If you receive a disqualification letter from USMA, are you still in the running for USMAPS?
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Current Prepster here - absolutely. Almost everyone here at USMAPS (not everyone) received a letter from admissions stating that they were disqualified in one category or another (mostly academic). In the weeks/months to follow, they were offered an appointment to USMAPS.
The majority of Cadet Candidates (CC) here are recruited athletes or prior service but there are many other CCs here who do not fall into those categories so don't lose hope!

If you have any questions about how USMAPS is now and what life is like here, I'd be more than happy to help.
 
thesword76 said:
Current Prepster here - absolutely. Almost everyone here at USMAPS (not everyone) received a letter from admissions stating that they were disqualified in one category or another (mostly academic). In the weeks/months to follow, they were offered an appointment to USMAPS.
The majority of Cadet Candidates (CC) here are recruited athletes or prior service but there are many other CCs here who do not fall into those categories so don't lose hope!

If you have any questions about how USMAPS is now and what life is like here, I'd be more than happy to help.
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THANK YOU!
 
Making sure I understand...DD did NOT receive a nomination from our congressman but is waiting to hear from VP. If she doesn't receive the nom, is she a candidate for NAPS if she is qualified medically and academically?
 
jss52883 said:
Making sure I understand...DD did NOT receive a nomination from our congressman but is waiting to hear from VP. If she doesn't receive the nom, is she a candidate for NAPS if she is qualified medically and academically?
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Not an expert here, but the way I understand it is, if she is qualified academically for the academy she most likely would not be offered a prep school spot. NAPS is for candidates who are otherwise qualified but lack the academics to go straight to the academy. A lot of time for active-duty military who did not attend college but show potential to be officers and need a little academic boost before going to the academy. It can also be used for candidates that the academy wants and for other reasons the applicant just isn't quite ready to go straight into USNA. It can't/won't be used to get around not having a nomination.

Also, she likely won't "hear from VP" those nominations are controlled and given out by the Academy. They select one (or possibly two depending on the year) applicant from the class to assign the VP nomination to. So, if she applied, she is in the running for that or a handful of other academy-controlled nominations, but it isn't something that she would "hear back from." Like MOC nominations. Just didn't want her waiting around to hear.
 
CkzErz said:
Interesting as there are threads on here that seem to indicate otherwise. Perhaps it’s just that the nom following prep is more readily available/easier to obtain for the reasons you mentioned. The overall message I’d gotten was go to prep and don’t mess up and you’ll be in.
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100% of Midshipman at USNA did receive a nomination (it's required by law and can't be waived). NAPS does not avoid that requirement, however, no Nom is required to attend NAPS. Generally those attending NAPS have a golden ticket to get appointed to USNA (must apply for a Nom while in NAPS). I believe the same applies for MAPS.
 
I have never heard of a grad of any SA Prep school in good standing being denied entry to a SA because of the lack of a nomination.

Yes the prep school grads need nominations. But the process appears to be totally stress free . Unlike how it was searching for a nom out of HS
 
"How do I apply to attend USMAPS?
You do not directly apply to attend USMAPS. You must apply to USMA by completing a Pre-Candidate Questionnaire and by obtaining a nomination, normally from a United States Congressman or Senator. Your admission to USMAPS is determined as part of the USMA Admissions process. Go to the USMA Admission’s webpage for more information."

According to the above FAQ regarding USMAPS, a nomination is a requisite to attending USMAPS.

There is no similar indication with respect to USNAPS.
 
Making sure I understand...DD did NOT receive a nomination from our congressman but is waiting to hear from VP. If she doesn't receive the nom, is she a candidate for NAPS if she is qualified medically and academically?
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This is a complicated question (though it shouldn't be).

The decision point for NAPS is not whether or not someone has a nom. USNA Admissions decides who is eligible for NAPS or the Foundation program. As a general rule, NAPS/Foundation is offered to otherwise strong candidates who need additional academic prep to be successful at USNA. Thus, as a general rule, if you are fully qualified for USNA, you would not be eligible for NAPS/Foundation.

However, there are exceptions to every rule. Why some are exceptions and others are not is known only to USNA Admissions. Many recruited athletes for certain sports tend to end up at Foundation / NAPS. That said, there are lots of people at both programs who are not recruited athletes.

A nomination is NOT required to attend NAPS or Foundation. That said, some candidates who are offered NAPS / Foundation have in fact received one or more noms. I know a candidate with 3 noms and NOT a recruited athlete who was offered (and attended) a Foundation school. As a student at NAPS/Foundation, you DO need a nom to attend USNA. If NAPS/Foundation students are unable to obtain a nom from a "traditional" source (e.g., MOC), they will be given a SecNav nom (a nom you can get but cannot apply for).

The VP nom is often reserved for candidates who are unable to obtain a nom due to circumstances beyond their control. For example, the MOC mismanaged his/her noms such that s/he didn't have any noms for this cycle or a candidate who lives overseas and whose parents don't have a district of residence in the US. Other times, it's given to a really strong candidate who didn't receive an MOC nom.

Finally, the above is specific to USNA. Other SAs may take a different approach with their equivalent programs.
 
maybe the active duty sailors (priors) know by now they will be going to NAPS?

But I doubt many others do. Some may know it’s real likely , especially if told by coaches, that they will be at NAPS but will not have been informed officially

Both of mine and their friends and classmates all found out pretty much in the spring
 
Just wanted to pop in and ask if you have to be fully medically qualified for NAPS. If a candidate needs a waiver will they even be considered for NAPS?
 
I had two naps grads in the family, both recruited sports types, and both needed medical wavers to attend .

And one of those spent a significant part of naps year rehabbing
 
usna1985 said:
This is a complicated question (though it shouldn't be).

The decision point for NAPS is not whether or not someone has a nom. USNA Admissions decides who is eligible for NAPS or the Foundation program. As a general rule, NAPS/Foundation is offered to otherwise strong candidates who need additional academic prep to be successful at USNA. Thus, as a general rule, if you are fully qualified for USNA, you would not be eligible for NAPS/Foundation.

However, there are exceptions to every rule. Why some are exceptions and others are not is known only to USNA Admissions. Many recruited athletes for certain sports tend to end up at Foundation / NAPS. That said, there are lots of people at both programs who are not recruited athletes.

A nomination is NOT required to attend NAPS or Foundation. That said, some candidates who are offered NAPS / Foundation have in fact received one or more noms. I know a candidate with 3 noms and NOT a recruited athlete who was offered (and attended) a Foundation school. As a student at NAPS/Foundation, you DO need a nom to attend USNA. If NAPS/Foundation students are unable to obtain a nom from a "traditional" source (e.g., MOC), they will be given a SecNav nom (a nom you can get but cannot apply for).

The VP nom is often reserved for candidates who are unable to obtain a nom due to circumstances beyond their control. For example, the MOC mismanaged his/her noms such that s/he didn't have any noms for this cycle or a candidate who lives overseas and whose parents don't have a district of residence in the US. Other times, it's given to a really strong candidate who didn't receive an MOC nom.

Finally, the above is specific to USNA. Other SAs may take a different approach with their equivalent programs.
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If a person is allowed to attend NAPS, and they have a nom from this year, would that carry over to next year or are you saying that the SecNav nom is an (almost) automatic? Thanks.
 
Navy2B said:
If a person is allowed to attend NAPS, and they have a nom from this year, would that carry over to next year or are you saying that the SecNav nom is an (almost) automatic? Thanks.
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Noms do not carry over from cycle to cycle. NAPSters are still required to apply for all noms for which they are eligible, but their enlisted status also allows them to be eligible for one of the SECNAV noms available for enlisted personnel.
 
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