NMMI? Other prep schools?

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Wooda

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What can you guys tell me about this prep school? I applied here after being rejected from USAFA and I talked to the director of admissions at NMMI on the phone and he seemed to have good things to say. Are there advantages to going to a different prep school as opposed to here, or advantages going here as opposed to a different prep school? My goal is to self prep and then receive an appointment to USAFA for class of 2029. I was very knowlegeable of the admissions process for USAFA itself, but I am complely unsure of the process for the prep schools. Any advice or knowledge helps!
 
Ive heard some negative things about this school but was wondering if thats just because it is difficult. Anyone here recommend any other self prep schools?
 
Wooda said:
What can you guys tell me about this prep school? I applied here after being rejected from USAFA and I talked to the director of admissions at NMMI on the phone and he seemed to have good things to say. Are there advantages to going to a different prep school as opposed to here, or advantages going here as opposed to a different prep school? My goal is to self prep and then receive an appointment to USAFA for class of 2029. I was very knowlegeable of the admissions process for USAFA itself, but I am complely unsure of the process for the prep schools. Any advice or knowledge helps!
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DS attended NMMI through USNA Foundation (three years ago) and got the appointment a year later. He is now Class of '26 USNA. He made friends with self-preppers who also got appointments at USNA. I guess it really depends, but one thing he has to say is that it is hard, but it did prepare him for the Plebe summer and Plebe year at USNA. But his stint there also forged friendships with other SA sponsored preppers who are now with other SAs. I encouraged him to go there because I want to see Roswell, and the alien hype. (LOL) Hope this helps.
 
There are four military junior colleges: NMMI, Georgia Military College, Marion Military Institute, and Valley Forge Military Academy. Each has a service academy prep program. I'd recommend you start out by visiting each school's website and maybe giving the SAP coordinator a call.

I can say the biggest determinant of success is the attitude of the candidate. If you do the work assigned, study to the best of your ability, stay out of trouble, and take advantage of leadership opportunities, your chances for academy acceptance goes up dramatically.
 
Wooda said:
Ive heard some negative things about this school but was wondering if thats just because it is difficult. Anyone here recommend any other self prep schools?
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What kind if negative things?
My DS got rejected from USAFA yesterday and is now choosing a self- prep school.
NMMI is being considered.
 
Northwestern Preparatory School in San Bernadino, CA is a great option for USAFA prepsters. 15 of 18 free agent students got appointments this year.
 
MountainCat said:
What kind if negative things?
My DS got rejected from USAFA yesterday and is now choosing a self- prep school.
NMMI is being considered.
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Its good to choose a Prep school when you reapply. I am the Director at NMMI over our prep program. 2 things the Academy's like to see people who reapply and who attend a prep school to improve themselves. We will do our best to help you improve your application.
 
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Its good to choose a Prep school when you reapply. I am the Director at NMMI over our prep program. 2 things the Academy's like to see people who reapply and who attend a prep school to improve themselves. We will do our best to help you improve your application.
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Nice to see someone who can bring insights from this perspective on the Academies.
 
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