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Wondering if anyone knows when this will be published, I don't find it available on the NAPS site.
Thanks in advance -
 
WAProudMom said:
Wondering if anyone knows when this will be published, I don't find it available on the NAPS site.
Thanks in advance -
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You’ll want to keep an eye on this link at usna.edu, below. It will be an April-May update, most likely. It shows current NAPS class, but much of the info will be the same, so it’s worth exploring links and menu items.


www.usna.edu

Important Information for the NAPS Class of 2025

NAPS Information page for Admissions at USNA.edu. Updated Sun Dec 01 04:23:46 EST 2024.
www.usna.edu

Here’s the calendar page to track for updates for next academic year:
www.usna.edu

Calendar View

Calendar View page for Naval Academy Preparatory School at USNA.edu. Updated Thu Aug 15 16:22:33 EDT 2024.
www.usna.edu
 
Capt MJ said:
You’ll want to keep an eye on this link at usna.edu, below. It will be an April-May update, most likely. It shows current NAPS class, but much of the info will be the same, so it’s worth exploring links and menu items.


www.usna.edu

Important Information for the NAPS Class of 2025

NAPS Information page for Admissions at USNA.edu. Updated Sun Dec 01 04:23:46 EST 2024.
www.usna.edu

Here’s the calendar page to track for updates for next academic year:
www.usna.edu

Calendar View

Calendar View page for Naval Academy Preparatory School at USNA.edu. Updated Thu Aug 15 16:22:33 EDT 2024.
www.usna.edu
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Do you know when admissions typically mail out the "letter of authorization to enlist" to midshipman candidates (non-priors)? TIA.
 
Mekeni2022 said:
Do you know when admissions typically mail out the "letter of authorization to enlist" to midshipman candidates (non-priors)? TIA.
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I regret I don’t know. Info will be headed your way, if that is your destination.

You can always scroll down on the link below, organize your questions, and call.

 
DubBos98 said:
My son Just accepted his NAPS offer. This is all new to me. Any advice welcomed.
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What kind of advice?

You will get packing advice etc in the near future.

Having gone thru this twice my one piece of advice is this:

The NAPS year will start off with a boot camp like shock to the system. Based on my distant memory of Navy boot camp it’s more USMC like.

Some will decide to leave before they unpack their bags that first day. Several more will leave that first week.

As I told mine——its theater. They , management , have their part to play in getting you ready And you have your part to play. Don’t take it personally.

Dont be surprised by tears and calls full of unhappiness and regret. Some of these kids will be talking about civilian school and civilian life and how much they dislike naps..

This is when you refuse to play your part.

”you will finish the semester” or “you will finish the year” period no discussion —-suck it up. You are not coming home. You can fail—— you can’t quit.

Then a few weeks or months later they will continue to complain but it’s a different type of salty complaining. Then it will be how much they can’t wait to leave naps——and get to the academy.

Its a great school. IMO the most important year of education, including the 4 years at the USNA, my kids will have had. For mine a life changing experience.

But it’s so good because it’s not easy. IMO as a parent tougher than pleb year.

They will be prepared for the USNA. And they will be salty beyond their years :)

Good Luck to all
 
Thank you. My son has “some” experience, he is a member of Civil Air Patrol, so has a little experience with drills and PT, boot camps. Albeit I’m sure nothing compared to what is to come. We’ve already had many conversations about making it through no matter how hard.
He truly wants this and has ever since he was young. USNA is the only SA he applied to, so hopefully he can find the strength to make it through these 10 months.
We’ve learned that documents required will follow, he has to wait to enlist until diploma in hand.
As far as nomination can he request to get one from the same source as he has already?
Is there a ceremony of sorts at drop off or do we just say goodbye in parking lot? Do we see them after the three weeks or do they just start class.
Last question; he was fully qualified with a nom do you know what are some reasons that he was appointed to NAPS? Could it be younger age, or simply they just feel the 10 months will benefit and prepare him more?
You said you went through it twice, did your kids go on to the Academy? Are they still there ?
 
I have one a grad of USNA and one in the prep school SA pipeline.

I think you will find that covid has changed checking in and that first day

That first day this year may be unlike the previous years first day. It’s pretty rushed and you will see little but if you do stick around you will see them form up for the first time and kick off the start of training. That is when they turn the gunny or DI loose on them.

All I know is that the USNA or Navy wanted yours for some reason. It could well have been his young age that got him naps.

Nominations are so much more relaxed while applying at the prep school. You apply you just don’t sweat it.

Try not to get in any major trouble. Don’t lie if you do. Restriction does end. Show the teachers you are really trying. Go for extra help. Pass the physical tests. Make sure you have a 2.0. I am not sure there is a whole lot more.
 
DubBos98 said:
Thank you. My son has “some” experience, he is a member of Civil Air Patrol, so has a little experience with drills and PT, boot camps. Albeit I’m sure nothing compared to what is to come. We’ve already had many conversations about making it through no matter how hard.
He truly wants this and has ever since he was young. USNA is the only SA he applied to, so hopefully he can find the strength to make it through these 10 months.
We’ve learned that documents required will follow, he has to wait to enlist until diploma in hand.
As far as nomination can he request to get one from the same source as he has already?
Is there a ceremony of sorts at drop off or do we just say goodbye in parking lot? Do we see them after the three weeks or do they just start class.
Last question; he was fully qualified with a nom do you know what are some reasons that he was appointed to NAPS? Could it be younger age, or simply they just feel the 10 months will benefit and prepare him more?
You said you went through it twice, did your kids go on to the Academy? Are they still there ?
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What a great path to the Class of 2027!

USNA typically does not tell candidates if they are fully qualified. The CFA and DoDMERB are obvious, but the academic/everything else element, no. They can offer NAPS or recommend a Foundation prep scholarship for whatever reason they choose. They have decades upon decades of experience in building classes, and for some reason, they determined he was not the best fit for 2026, but see enough that they want to save him a seat in 2027, pending his successful NAPS journey. Not worth spending another minute looking backward, just press on, golden ticket in hand.

He will be coached on everything he needs to get done WRT application. With the enlisted status he will have at NAPS, he becomes eligible for an additional nom category, along with “the usual” elected officials. He will want to move out smartly to gather what he needs for those.

He will arrive at USNA in summer of 2023 along with a ready-made set of friends, well-prepared academically, with newfound maturity, “military stuff skills and jargon,” and the confidence from thriving a year away from home already.
 
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His offer said fully qualified offer to NAPS that’s the only reason I brought it up. This is all new to me. I appreciate all the answers to my questions. Thank you.
He is extremely grateful for this opportunity and is excited for the journey.
I think it’s fantastic and a great chance to grow and mature. It’s hard enough sending your 17y/o out to the world, but this is a whole other world.
 
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