Likelihood of USMAPS

[pokes_1999]

I am currently an active duty 11B looking to potentially apply to USMA. However, my goal is to commission in a timely manner making acceptance to USMAPS not my ideal situation. Given I have been out of school for a bit, what is the likelihood I will end up with a MAPS offer instead of the regular acceptance? I was competitive for USMA out of high school academically and physically. Thanks!

 

[Capt MJ]

Whether likely or not in your case, if commissioning out of USMA is what you want, an extra year out of the 9 decades or so you might have on the planet is a small price to pay for a guaranteed seat if you successfully complete MAPS and meet all other criteria.

You will not be teetering at grave’s edge if you start USMA at not-17. Or 18. Or even a bit older.

You would benefit from your extra years of maturity and Army experience, have a focused course of study that would position you for academic success, you would have a ready-made friend group headed to USMA together, you would have a smooth transition from enlisted status to pre-comm status.

 

[toomuchtimeonmyhands]

I don't think anyone can really say the likelihood of you getting directly admitted to USMA vs USMAPS except for a member of the admissions team. In my experience, almost every prior enlisted I knew went to USMAPS. I can't remember anyone I know who got directly accepted to USMA, but this doesn't mean that it isn't possible. Since USMAPS isn't an "ideal situation" for you, I recommend looking into ROTC. Both paths will allow you to commission. However, ROTC will give you the opportunity to commission into USAR/USNG. Just some things to consider.

 

[Small Team Bacsi]

If you do get admitted MAPS may be exactly what you need. It’s a process developed especially for priors just like you. And it works.

 

[jl123]

USMAPS is generally for candidates needing some academic preparation before entering USMA. This applies to most soldiers, but admissions does directly admit those they believe can handle the academic program without USMAPS. It is not unusual, but does represent a small proportion of soldiers appointed.

Apply and trust admissions. They are pretty good at determining whether a candidate needs more preparation. Many high performing high school candidates get a rude awakening at just how demanding USMA is academically, physically, and militarily.

In any case the time invested at USMAPS will reap rewards once at USMA with better academic and leadership performance.