Is there any current/alumni that played a Varsity sport (NCAA) that are willing to say what their SAT scores were

[CarlosBoozer]

Hi, just what the title says. I want to know what I should be aiming for to become a Plebe next year. I would rather not go into going into the prep school my first year (if I have to then so be it), so if you know/have any tips for me to dodge it. That would be awesome.

EDIT: I am also curious to know how much admissions is relying on SAT scores since the pandemic hit.

Thank you,
Carlos Boozer #5

 

[Korab]

Hi, just what the title says. I want to know what I should be aiming for to become a Plebe next year. I would rather not go into going into the prep school my first year (if I have to then so be it), so if you know/have any tips for me to dodge it. That would be awesome.

EDIT: I am also curious to know how much admissions is relying on SAT scores since the pandemic hit.

Thank you,
Carlos Boozer #5

If you are being recruited, this is a question for your coach. If you aren't, it doesn't matter

 

[MidCakePa]

I would rather not go into going into the prep school my first year (if I have to then so be it), so if you know/have any tips for me to dodge it.

Not sure you’re thinking of MAPS the right way. For most, it’s something to accept and embrace, not to “dodge.”

There’s a reason many call MAPS (and its USNA and USAFA counterparts) the “golden ticket.” Attend for a year and satisfy all obligations, and you have yourself an offer of appointment to USMA. Not only that, you’re better prepared than most to succeed amid the rigors of an SA. Been there, done that — and ready to help others adapt, cope and succeed. Prepsters are respected and admired because of that.

Ask yourself what your #1 priority is. Is it to play D1 sports or to become a commissioned officer? That should be at the center of your thinking, not whether you can “dodge” MAPS. If it’s the latter, then decide your best path there — USMA, ROTC, OCS. And if you really want it, is MAPS an enabler or a hindrance? And again, rethink your assumptions.

(By the way, knowing a varsity athlete’s SAT score will tell you very little. There’s much more to a candidate’s application package than that.)

 

[OldRetSWO]

My son was mid 1400's and had 3 yrs Varsity at USNA. He was not a sports recruit

How good are you at your sport? All-County/Conference or better?

 

[jl123]

To be considered for USMAPS you first have to be disqualified academically for USMA.

 

[shiner]

To be considered for USMAPS you first have to be disqualified academically for USMA.

I do not believe this to be an accurate statement of fact. There are many reasons why a student may be invited to USMAPS over direct entry.

 

[Walman888]

Hi, just what the title says. I want to know what I should be aiming for to become a Plebe next year. I would rather not go into going into the prep school my first year (if I have to then so be it), so if you know/have any tips for me to dodge it. That would be awesome.

EDIT: I am also curious to know how much admissions is relying on SAT scores since the pandemic hit.

Thank you,
Carlos Boozer #5

I know of one Football player that was admitted with an 1180. 2 years ago. He has since left the Academy.

 

[jl123]

I do not believe this to be an accurate statement of fact. There are many reasons why a student may be invited to USMAPS over direct entry.

While there may be exceptions, consideration for USMAPS is based upon a determination of being academically disqualified for USMA, according to an RC (about 5 years ago).

I don't doubt that a coach can influence a USMAPS decision for an athlete or there may be other special cases, but any candidate admitted to USMAPS who is qualified for USMA is an exception to policy.

 

[UHBlackhawk]

I know a year sounds like forever, but as you get older you will look back upon a year at MAPS (or the other equivalents) with fondness, appreciation and it will seem to have flown by. It will be a blip in your life.
Of the people in my family who went to SAs- 2 brothers USNA Foundation Civilian Prep School scholarships (one was prep school classmates with the current King of Jordan); 2 nieces USNA Foundation Civilian Prep School scholarships; nephew NAPS; DD direct entry from enlisted... so the hard knocks prep school. DS direct entry.
Those who had the extra time before entering were more mature and performed at a higher level upon arrival.

 

[jl123]

USMAPS is outstanding preparation for USMA. Great article in the New York Times last year about former Army QB Kelvin Hopkins experience at USMAPS:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/sports/army-prep-school.html