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In all of my communication from congressman and admissions officers the general consensus is that I would be a perfect candidate for the prep school however I’m wondering how it’ll be as a 20 year old freshman at westpoint does anyone have experience graduating at 24 isn’t bad at all but I did hear about some disconnects with those younger than you especially when some are coming in at 18 and even 17
 
Attending a year of prep school will be a blessing if you do not have the educational foundation to be successful. 25% of each in-coming class has at least one year of post high school experience, it may be in the service or post secondary schooling.
 
USMA 1994 said:
Attending a year of prep school will be a blessing if you do not have the educational foundation to be successful. 25% of each in-coming class has at least one year of post high school experience, it may be in the service or post secondary schooling.
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Isn't it higher than 25% now? I had heard it was closer to something like 40%.
 
Kydstone said:
In all of my communication from congressman and admissions officers the general consensus is that I would be a perfect candidate for the prep school however I’m wondering how it’ll be as a 20 year old freshman at westpoint does anyone have experience graduating at 24 isn’t bad at all but I did hear about some disconnects with those younger than you especially when some are coming in at 18 and even 17
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If you are offered the opportunity for prep...take it!!! It will be the greatest blessed for you. My son who is a current cadet has nothing but respect for those who came from the prep. school, they are well prepared to success and are often great help to those direct appointees.
 
I would definitely recommend going to USMAPS or any of the prep schools if they're offered to you.

They give you an extra year of learning and college time management skills so you're not completely screwed over coming directly out of high school

It gives you an opportunity to see what West Point's sort of about so you can figure out if you truly want to go

Plus it gives you more connections for the long run

If it comes down to it, I definitely recommend a year at a prep school.
 
My son went to prep. It has made his transition to the academy much easier. He'll be 20 in January as a plebe. I am hoping that my younger son gets prep rather than going straight in.
 
Kydstone said:
In all of my communication from congressman and admissions officers the general consensus is that I would be a perfect candidate for the prep school however I’m wondering how it’ll be as a 20 year old freshman at westpoint does anyone have experience graduating at 24 isn’t bad at all but I did hear about some disconnects with those younger than you especially when some are coming in at 18 and even 17
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If you are offered prep school take it and don’t look back! Most of my prior enlisted prep schoolmates retired as Colonels and had a great Academy experience and obviously great careers. My prep school roommate just pinned in his second star. Just Do It!
 
RE: being older at the SA once you get there....tons of respect for those Mids/cadets from classmates. You will bring things to the table that will help your classmates, and will also need them to help you. DS’s first mentor at USNA was a mid that was as old as allowed, got in on the last application he could. He is who inspired DS to apply, as that guy wanted it so badly, that it must be worth it.

You will be admired and respected for your tenacity, unless you are a jerk. Don’t be a jerk [emoji51]
 
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