Need Prep School Information

J.Davis6 has summed up Marion. My son felt pretty much the same. Something J.D has mentioned I have also noted. The Service Academy Prep program for prepsters for all five Academies (however they are supported) at MMI works well. But there are many more cadets at MMI who are not SAP. They don't have the goal the SAP prepsters, and so can "be distracting". It is best to stick to other prepsters and keep your eyes on the prize. My son has good friends from his time at MMI both at CGA and USMA.
 
Good- Your DS/DD will get great training, education, and will be better prepared for the pace of a SA. The prep schools hit math, Chem, physics, and writing pretty hard, which helps balance out any weak areas your kid might have. Bad - Prep school is a extra year of academy life. Ugly - There is nothing ugly. I was very happy to have this extra year of prep for my son. He was a bit disappointed at first, but now believes it was good for him and he feels better prepared for what's to come. My son is currently at NAPS as his CGA prep school. Hope this helps and would be happy to answer any NAPS specific questions you might have.
It is really hard to determine and forecast the scale for a direct appointment or a prep slot. Just know with a prep school offer the academy sees something really special in the potential candidate and wants them. It will make you absolutely crazy trying to forecast it on comparable stats. I Have a daughter completing her last leg of scholars year and all who are at the 3 schools are competitive in their own right. With CGA only bringing in a max of 300ish every year with over 1500 viable applicants they have to fulfill the needs of the academy in correlation to their process.

I will tell you this (you probably already know)if you are a recruited athlete seriously look at the rosters of your sport(s). Are you a specialized player? Does the team have this position stacked 3 deep? Have you asked the coaches how many are in scholars now for your position? Have they picked up a player during EA and of those direct appointments how many have accepted and qualified(not waiting for waivers)Those are the questions that will better help you get an idea or take away any sting for the final decision. With you having the experience from USNA the difference isn't so much the DIV1 vs DIV m3 levels. IMO it is the numbers CGA has to work with.

Thanks for your response and perspective. The coach did inform DS that he is pushing really hard and to hang in there. DS has a solid plan B but is holding out hope for USCGA. Whether direct admit or prep school doesn't matter to him. The coach made the same point you did regarding the numbers. Just fewer slots at USCGA and it is extremely competitive.
 
How did your DS do? Did he wind up at prep? Could u share his GPA and SAT scores? My son is being recruited for 2019 and I'm curious where he stands academically. Thanks!
It is really hard to determine and forecast the scale for a direct appointment or a prep slot. Just know with a prep school offer the academy sees something really special in the potential candidate and wants them. It will make you absolutely crazy trying to forecast it on comparable stats. I Have a daughter completing her last leg of scholars year and all who are at the 3 schools are competitive in their own right. With CGA only bringing in a max of 300ish every year with over 1500 viable applicants they have to fulfill the needs of the academy in correlation to their process.

I will tell you this (you probably already know)if you are a recruited athlete seriously look at the rosters of your sport(s). Are you a specialized player? Does the team have this position stacked 3 deep? Have you asked the coaches how many are in scholars now for your position? Have they picked up a player during EA and of those direct appointments how many have accepted and qualified(not waiting for waivers)Those are the questions that will better help you get an idea or take away any sting for the final decision. With you having the experience from USNA the difference isn't so much the DIV1 vs DIV m3 levels. IMO it is the numbers CGA has to work with.

Thanks for your response and perspective. The coach did inform DS that he is pushing really hard and to hang in there. DS has a solid plan B but is holding out hope for USCGA. Whether direct admit or prep school doesn't matter to him. The coach made the same point you did regarding the numbers. Just fewer slots at USCGA and it is extremely competitive.
 
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