NAPS Question

[poppygaichik]

I understand that if you are not admitted into the U.S. Naval Academy, you are automatically considered for an appointment to NAPS. My question is this: If you would receive admission into USNA, but cannot secure a Congressional Nomination, are you still considered for NAPS? If you are admitted into NAPS, do you still need to secure a Congressional nomination from your original residence? Or can you secure a nomination from the SECNAV? Lastly, if a candidate is not admitted into USNA, are there any statistics or does anyone know the likelihood of being offered an appointment to NAPS?

 

[MidCakePa]

Your basic premise is incorrect. If you do not receive offer of appointment, you do not automatically get considered for NAPS. NAPS is for candidates who are found academically lacking but have otherwise stellar credentials, and who are projected to do well at USNA after a year of academic bolstering at NAPS.

So it all depends on why one is not offered appointment. If you lack a nomination or don’t clear DODMERB or fall short on CFA or don’t demonstrate the right leadership attributes, you will not be considered for NAPS.

 

[shock-n-awe]

You will not receive “admission “ to an SA without a Nom, unless you’re referring to an LOA.

SA prep school is offered for a variety of reasons, many are unknown . You can be strong academically to receive a prep school offer. You will not automatically be considered if you don’t get an offer of appointment to an SA. You do not need a nomination for prep school either.
As far as the likelihood of a prep school offer, it would be the difference of the total of those who applied to SA, number appointed, number accepting appointment, number offered prep, number accepting prep, and finally the number actually attending prep in a given year. Do that math and you will have your answer. Simple right?
An offer to prep school is a good thing if you ultimately want to attend an SA!

 

[Capt MJ]

Everyone at NAPS also applies for all noms for which they are eligible. If they successfully complete NAPS, and obtain a nom, it is highly likely they will be offered an appointment. If they have been unable to obtain a nom, and USNA wants them, one will be found for them.

 

[Old Navy BGO]

You will not receive “admission “ to an SA without a Nom, unless you’re referring to an LOA.

This statement is confusing . For clarification - The LOA is not "admission" , it is a Conditional Offer of Appointment , and as indicated in the name, is an offer of appointment "with conditions." The conditions often includes 1) obtaining a Nomination and 2) Medical Qualification.

You will not automatically be considered if you don’t get an offer of appointment to an SA

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USNA automatically considers all applicants for NAPS and Foundation. This is done as part of the Admissions Board review (one of the 3 "Q'"s), which occurs before even being considered for an Appointment. (Admissions is actually a two -step process, once a candidate is 3Q, Noms and Appointments reviews the MOC slates/available nominations and issues Offers of Appointment).

There are many 3Q candidates who don't win their MOC slate (and thus don't get an Offer of Appointment) that don't get considered for NAPS/FOUNDATION. Keep in mind the purpose for NAPS and Foundation is not to serve as an avenue for the "runner up" to get admitted. They exist to provide outstanding candidates who are missing "something" in their application profile (it is often academic preparation, but not always) and opportunity to prepare for USNA.

I believe this is the "textbook answer." I am sure someone will post their story about fully qualified candidates attending NAPS/Foundation. No one (except Admissions) really knows why one candidate goes to NAPs and the other goes to Plan B ., and as always , there can be exceptions to every rule.

 

[shock-n-awe]

You will not receive “admission “ to an SA without a Nom, unless you’re referring to an LOA.

This statement is confusing . For clarification - The LOA is not "admission" , it is a Conditional Offer of Appointment , and as indicated in the name, is an offer of appointment "with conditions." The conditions often includes 1) obtaining a Nomination and 2) Medical Qualification.

You will not automatically be considered if you don’t get an offer of appointment to an SA

.

USNA automatically considers all applicants for NAPS and Foundation. This is done as part of the Admissions Board review (one of the 3 "Q'"s), which occurs before even being considered for an Appointment. (Admissions is actually a two -step process, once a candidate is 3Q, Noms and Appointments reviews the MOC slates/available nominations and issues Offers of Appointment).

There are many 3Q candidates who don't win their MOC slate (and thus don't get an Offer of Appointment) that don't get considered for NAPS/FOUNDATION. Keep in mind the purpose for NAPS and Foundation is not to serve as an avenue for the "runner up" to get admitted. They exist to provide outstanding candidates who are missing "something" in their application profile (it is often academic preparation, but not always) and opportunity to prepare for USNA.

I believe this is the "textbook answer." I am sure someone will post their story about fully qualified candidates attending NAPS/Foundation. No one (except Admissions) really knows why one candidate goes to NAPs and the other goes to Plan B ., and as always , there can be exceptions to every rule.

Interesting to know all candidates are considered for prep school.

My “admission “ comment was directed to the OP’s question below (I thought OP maybe meant an LOA with no NOM):
“If you would receive admission into USNA, but cannot secure a Congressional Nomination, are you still considered for NAPS?”

Obviously you can’t receive admission to an SA without a NOM.

Not NAPS, but my DS was fully qualified , had no NOM to USAFA and received a Falcon scholarship offer in June.