navy_clarinet said:
everyone here seems to be mentioning not being academically qualified and getting into naps. (i honestly haven't read every post here though)
lets not forget about those of us who did not get sqed yet are strong academically and still get naps. (me)
i have been told though that i could go to naps for the physical training.
does anyone find this weird, because, like i said, everyone seems to only mention that those not academically qualified get naps?
I do not know enough about your record to comment. However a few general comments. Here is the list from USNA on the reasons candidates are recommended for NAPS. The typical candidate will fit in one or more of the following categories. The necessity for physical training is not one of them.
• HIGH GRADES / LOW SAT’s
• HIGH SAT’S/ LOW GRADES
• AVG GRADES / GOOD LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL
• HIGH GRADES/ WEAK LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• AWAY FROM ACADEMICS FOR YEAR OR MORE
• NO CHEMISTRY OR PHYSICS
navy_clarinet said:
i have an extremely high gpa, class rank, i'm in lots of extracirriculars, and am running track this year, goos sat's (1320).... but no sq.
Typically 90% or so of all successful candidates have varsity letters. Going out for track the first time in the spring of senior year could perhaps be construed as a last ditch effort to become qualified.
The average SATs for successful candidates directly from high school is typically in the 1350-1375 range.
USNA does not consider GPA but class rank. That class rank is then weighed considering the competitiveness of the high school itself.
Good grades in the highest level of chemistry, physics, and calculus the school offers is important.
Demonstrated leadership or measurable leadership potential is important.
The majority of NAPS recommendations have two things in common. The first is a concern of the Board for the potential of graduation. The second is a strength somewhere in the package that makes the candidate desirable.
Good luck. My recommendation is work with your RD and accept NAPS. Very very few have regreted it.