You can’t self prep at NAPS.To add, anyone who is wait listed this year or didn't make it in this year, do consider self-prepping at Naval Academy Prep (NAPS) in Newport, RI, Marion Military Institute (MMI) in Alabama and Georgia Military College. I have observed self-prepping could Help one receive an offer of appointment for the next attempt(s) and see if your family can help you self-prep because remember you can not have any debt to be accepted into the Academy.
Again, Congratulations to all Appointees and Scholars for 2025/2026!
Along with @sanman ’s comment about NAPS (the military prep schools must be offered by the SA), go to the primary source, the SA website, to research what the SA is looking for in re-applicants.To add, anyone who is wait listed this year or didn't make it in this year, do consider self-prepping at Naval Academy Prep (NAPS) in Newport, RI, Marion Military Institute (MMI) in Alabama and Georgia Military College. I have observed self-prepping could Help one receive an offer of appointment for the next attempt(s) and see if your family can help you self-prep because remember you can not have any debt to be accepted into the Academy.
Again, Congratulations to all Appointees and Scholars for 2025/2026!
Capt MJ said:Along with @sanman ’s comment about NAPS (the military prep schools must be offered by the SA), go to the primary source, the SA website, to research what the SA is looking for in re-applicants.
Important to speak with AO and/or Admissions (Capt. Frede) and get direction... some are best suited to Prep, others may be better suited to a year at private/or public college.Along with @sanman ’s comment about NAPS (the military prep schools must be offered by the SA), go to the primary source, the SA website, to research what the SA is looking for in re-applicants.
For example:
Previous Candidates & College Candidates
Previous Candidates and College Candidates page for Admissions at USNA.edu. Updated Wed Apr 24 16:51:14 EDT 2024.www.usna.edu
USNA notes you can either go the prep school or college path. One might be a better fit than the other. If the re-applicant is attending a college with an ROTC unit and participates, that is another nom source.
I received notification of my appointment 11/11 and then my BFE (appointment package) on 12/15 (shipped on 12/11) with travel orders and acceptance forms inside. Because your DD was notified after they went out, she’s likely in a second batch. But, if she doesn’t receive it soon I would follow up with your AO.Has anyone who has received an offer of appointment receive there paperwork? My DD who was notified Dec 18th via phone call and then had the appointment appear in the portal about a week later is still waiting for the paperwork to arrive. Thanks for any/all information. Congratulations to everyone who has been notified and best of luck to those waiting.
My son received calls from his coach and AO with the appointment offer on 12/7 and his Bear's Den was updated on 12/9. He went in and followed the link to indicate that he was interested in accepting the appointment that same day, and received his BFE on 12/14. Did your daughter follow the link in the letter on the portal? I think that they don't send out the BFE until that step is complete.Has anyone who has received an offer of appointment receive there paperwork? My DD who was notified Dec 18th via phone call and then had the appointment appear in the portal about a week later is still waiting for the paperwork to arrive. Thanks for any/all information. Congratulations to everyone who has been notified and best of luck to those waiting.
Thanks for the info (thanks to coasttocoast too). DD said she filled it out and that online it shows complete. I know USPS is suppose to be really backed up, but will suggest she contacts AO.My son received calls from his coach and AO with the appointment offer on 12/7 and his Bear's Den was updated on 12/9. He went in and followed the link to indicate that he was interested in accepting the appointment that same day, and received his BFE on 12/14. Did your daughter follow the link in the letter on the portal? I think that they don't send out the BFE until that step is complete.
When did she submit her application? Just wondering.My DD got her BFE today. Pretty cool package with the formal appointment letter. Maybe the second batch of letters going out now?