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My son is at USMAPS right now and, all things considered, I think the year at prep school is one that was very well spent. He is SO much more prepared for success at USMA next year. Perhaps the best outcome of USMAPS is he has made strong bonds with his prep classmates so on R-Day and through Cadet Basic Training he will never be far from a familiar face that he can trust. The other great advantage of USMAPS is that by the time he leaves Fort Monmouth, he will have spent at least 10 days on the USMA post so that too is becoming familiar to him
Prior to his acceptance of the offer to attend USMAPS, I was skeptical of the value of spending a school year studying for a 'diploma' that brings no college credits, much less transferable credits. Now I see his prep year as risk management; the risk being washing out at USMA.
Bottom line: USMAPS is a fantastic deal for those who want the USMA ring.
Prior to his acceptance of the offer to attend USMAPS, I was skeptical of the value of spending a school year studying for a 'diploma' that brings no college credits, much less transferable credits. Now I see his prep year as risk management; the risk being washing out at USMA.
Bottom line: USMAPS is a fantastic deal for those who want the USMA ring.