NAPS c/o 2021 Situation

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mattdafish

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I've been accepted into NAPS class of 2021, but I'm really unsure how the process is supposed to pan out, as I'm fairly certain that the 2019-2020 instructions that are provided on the candidate portal are a little outdated (due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Are we supposed to receive a letter in the mail? How certain can I be that Indoc will actually take place in late July? Are there any precautions I should be aware of due to recent world circumstances? Also, I'm very curious as to how "hard" NAPS is academically compared to plebe year--if any previous NAPsters could answer, that would be awesome.
 
USNA will publish updated guidance when they have it. Cadre for indoc is done by Mids. They have to get them back. They are still figuring out the summer. NAPS will publish guidance as I am sure they are closely working with USNA. A new PTR package will be sent for your class I am sure very soon. Hang in there. The info you need will be provided as soon as they have it. I will leave the rest of the questions to NAPSters.
 
From my Admissions Officer, the NAPS informational package will be sent in May. This includes the Authorization to Enlist. You will NEED your High School Diploma to enlist into the Naval Reserve.

I was just PMing a 2019-2020 NAPSTER and they stressed that NAPS is extremely physically demanding. Being a state level athlete, they still faced many physical hardships during their indoc period. They recommend training for the USNA PRT to prepare for the indoc period.

Academically, it was very hard for them in the beginning and nothing prepared them for it (they were placed in advanced and intermediate classes). They did say that once they adapted to the system and schedule, they felt as if they could continue strong.

I’m also very curious about how the NAPS process will be as I’m also a 2020-2021 NAPSTER. Keep in mind that last years brochure may have some information that will stay the same (checklists, required documents). I will recommend that you will feel a bit easier making a file with the needed papers now, so you can handle it efficiently later on.

Please keep in touch with your Admissions Officer if you have further questions.
 
2024dude said:
From my Admissions Officer, the NAPS informational package will be sent in May. This includes the Authorization to Enlist. You will NEED your High School Diploma to enlist into the Naval Reserve.

I was just PMing a 2019-2020 NAPSTER and they stressed that NAPS is extremely physically demanding. Being a state level athlete, they still faced many physical hardships during their indoc period. They recommend training for the USNA PRT to prepare for the indoc period.

Academically, it was very hard for them in the beginning and nothing prepared them for it (they were placed in advanced and intermediate classes). They did say that once they adapted to the system and schedule, they felt as if they could continue strong.

I’m also very curious about how the NAPS process will be as I’m also a 2020-2021 NAPSTER. Keep in mind that last years brochure may have some information that will stay the same (checklists, required documents). I will recommend that you will feel a bit easier making a file with the needed papers now, so you can handle it efficiently later on.

Please keep in touch with your Admissions Officer if you have further questions.
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Thank YOU and thanks! Our DD has accepted NAPS and now waiting for latest Instructions as well. Again, thank you for the heads up. Good luck all NAPSters!!!!!
 
mattdafish said:
Also, I'm very curious as to how "hard" NAPS is academically compared to plebe year--if any previous NAPsters could answer, that would be awesome.
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I am a NAPSter. During indoc you'll take placement tests that determine the level of classes you'll have during the school year. Don't purposely fail them. I took intermediate classes, and they were tough, but not impossible. They do a great job at putting resources to help in front of you, you just need to use them. Professors will come in on weekends, and each subject has tutors/professors in the academic building until 9 PM or later each school day. The people who take advantage of these extra professors usually do well. It's a constant grind, but NAPS will make you a much better student if you challenge yourself.
 
Jackflerp said:
I am a NAPSter. During indoc you'll take placement tests that determine the level of classes you'll have during the school year. Don't purposely fail them. I took intermediate classes, and they were tough, but not impossible.
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I was curious about the placement tests. I am an incoming NAPSter but I have not taken Physics or Chemistry in high school. What would happen if I were to fail the placement tests? How will that affect the rest of the year?
 
2024dude said:
I was curious about the placement tests. I am an incoming NAPSter but I have not taken Physics or Chemistry in high school. What would happen if I were to fail the placement tests? How will that affect the rest of the year?
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You'll be put in foundation classes. It's the lower of the 3 levels. That's where probably half of your class will be placed, so don't feel bad.
 
NavyHoops said:
USNA will publish updated guidance when they have it. Cadre for indoc is done by Mids. They have to get them back. They are still figuring out the summer. NAPS will publish guidance as I am sure they are closely working with USNA. A new PTR package will be sent for your class I am sure very soon. Hang in there. The info you need will be provided as soon as they have it. I will leave the rest of the questions to NAPSters.
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Thank you so much, that’s relieving to know :)
 
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