Nomination for Current prep student to USAFA

OK. I do think my son would benefit from the prep school. He has taken all of the AP classes available at his school, but there are only 5 available, and he has done fairly decent, but scrambling to get A's, and will likely end with a B in AP lit/comp, and A- in physics and calc this semester. I know he would do better if he had better organization skills. Not that those grades aren't good, but his motivation couldn't be higher right now and he still "forgets" things like a twelve year old. I want him to be successful at whatever school he attends, and that worries me. Frankly, I am hoping he follows the lead of other stellar students, and learns a few things about what it takes to get the most out of potential.

I honestly believe he will love Academy life, and if he can get organization and time management down he will excellent. First he needs to earn the opportunity, then time will tell.
 
OP original title nom for an USAFA prep student to academy... I might be wrong on this, but since you are already at PS (active duty), you would qualify for at least Sec. of USAF nomination. I do know of several MOC that state on their student webpages that they WONT nominate a prep student for the appropriate academy, Maryland's Sen. Cardin wont nominate a preppie at all. To me it makes sense, as they are trying to get more people from their state into the respective academies. Seemly that you already have a nomination (Sec. of AF) and as long you meet the requirements you will be at ZOO for class of 2020.

Also as a prep student you are required to apply to all of the MOC's that you can. Really for some, it is a nasty catch 22. Good luck on the rest of your preppie year, bank as much money as you can (you wont get the same pay at the ZOO) , nomination roller coaster/merry go round and have fun. Remember, the easiest job in the military. arguably, is that of cadet/plebe from what I have been told by a lot of older plebes who have gone on to AD in both USN/USMC.
 
Yes, I also have a son at the Prep School (Army). He did not need an appointment last year prior to attending the Prep school. But now he is seeking one as he moves forward with his application for next year. We live in Md. and yes Sen. Cardin did have it posted on his website that no Prepster can apply. I think the reason behind this is that many prep school kids may be able to get a nomination thru other outlets or states. A senator may not want to give a nomination to a kid that is already there and likely to move to next level. Just for reference sake, we contacted Sen. Cardin's office about his webpage "Nominations for Prepsters not available." they were overly apologetic and it came down that day. They said that they didn't realize it was there.........well we can all read between the lines. Despite the fact that we are still waiting to hear about any nomination, I don't think we will be getting one from Sen. Cardin's office.
 
Yes, I also have a son at the Prep School (Army). He did not need an appointment last year prior to attending the Prep school. But now he is seeking one as he moves forward with his application for next year. We live in Md. and yes Sen. Cardin did have it posted on his website that no Prepster can apply. I think the reason behind this is that many prep school kids may be able to get a nomination thru other outlets or states. A senator may not want to give a nomination to a kid that is already there and likely to move to next level. Just for reference sake, we contacted Sen. Cardin's office about his webpage "Nominations for Prepsters not available." they were overly apologetic and it came down that day. They said that they didn't realize it was there.........well we can all read between the lines. Despite the fact that we are still waiting to hear about any nomination, I don't think we will be getting one from Sen. Cardin's office.

Yes, no nomination needed for prep, although DS had one last year. I cannot believe your senator wouldn't offer a nom to a preppie, since he would be 1 of 10 on his slate?? I am still new at this, but that doesn't seem fair.... :(
 
I have heard that if you got a nomination last year and then got admitted to the Prep school, than you had to apply AGAIN for another nomination for this year. The nomination did not roll.
 
They don't need a nomination from their MOC, but they are required to seek a nomination from all available sources. If they don't get a MOC nomination, the academy will find them one.

Nominations do not roll over from year to year.

Why would a MOC give a nomination to a prep student (since they don't "need" one) and reject another candidate?
 
They don't need a nomination from their MOC, but they are required to seek a nomination from all available sources. If they don't get a MOC nomination, the academy will find them one.

Nominations do not roll over from year to year.

Why would a MOC give a nomination to a prep student (since they don't "need" one) and reject another candidate?

Yes, they must seek a nomination. If they are deserving of a nom, why not?
 
Yes Agreed with above 2 posts. Expected to apply, but not essential. Son at prep school, applied for all 3....received 1 nomination. He knows of kids that did not apply for any. It's a good effort to apply and interview. I don't think there is anything wrong with having a feather in the cap.
 
There seems to be some confusion about "prep" schools. There are two types of Prep Schools. 1. MAPS, NAPS, AFAP are attached to the federal service academies. 2. Civil Prep Schools.

First, fed prep schools you do not apply for. You are recommended because you did not qualify academically. Usually this offer will go out to recruited athletes, prior service and under represented areas or minorities to fill class composite goals. In other words, you have something the SA needs. These prep schools maybe on campus/post but do not interact with the SA nor do they see each other, completely separated. If you completed well enough and evaluated well you will be recommended for the SA. But you must find a nom from the many many sources available not just from your state. College credit is not transferable.

Second, Civil Prep, two types of students, sponsored and free agent. Sponsored students have received a scholarship such as AoG for WP, depending on the year, will hand out 40 to 50. Falcon from AF about the same. These sponsored students have the ability to choose from about 8 schools across the country and they are all different. Some are attached to a military high school, community college or are like a finishing school. These sponsored students are recommended by FFL to RC who pass it on. Typically they are about 6000 to 8000 dollars in value and the parents make up the difference. In many cases college credit is transferable to a college other than SA.

Free Agent students, enroll themselves into the prep school in hopes of improving their scores. Typically Free Agents have a very high success rate

Civil prep students need to also find a nomination

Push Hard, Press Forward
 
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The advantages to all prep schools, the students are a year maturer, year better academically prepared and their families are prepared for them to leave the nest since everyone is comfortable with the separation anxiety. If the student is not selected a second time they are well prepared for their Plan B and many cases have more college options since their ACT/SAT score will be much much higher. Generally, if a student has a 28-29 he will bring that up to 32-36 on the ACT.

They have a hug advantage over direct admits.

I hope this helps

Push Hard, Press Forward
 
Sticky-worthy! NAPS is on the Navy base in Newport, RI, well-separated from USNA, Annapolis, MD.
 
My daughter is at NAPS. It is MANDATORY that each NAPSter apply for all available nomination sources. If one does not comply, they will but be recommended to move forward to USNA. (They don't have to get the nom but must apply. If they don't get one, they will use the Sec of Navy nom.)
 
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