When to apply for self prep?

I to am a advocate for Greystone my son went and he learned a valuable lesson. I have seen may young men and women fond it hard to go form high school to the academies this one year of hard work and dedication help them to grow and become achievers not that they were not but having that one year to grow helps. we would not have done it differently with my son at Greystone he received two appointments one at WestPoint and the other from the Naval Academy where he is in his second year.
Just call and check it out they do day and weekend visits
 
navymom050 said:
I to am a advocate for Greystone my son went and he learned a valuable lesson. I have seen may young men and women fond it hard to go form high school to the academies this one year of hard work and dedication help them to grow and become achievers not that they were not but having that one year to grow helps. we would not have done it differently with my son at Greystone he received two appointments one at WestPoint and the other from the Naval Academy where he is in his second year.
Just call and check it out they do day and weekend visits
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Fun fact: if I remember correctly, Greystone was started by a former NW Prepster! ;)
 
Zmansmom said:
My ds is self prep at MMI. MMI wasn't our plan B, C, or D. Wasn't even on our radar until ds got wait listed and then plans B through Z just didn't feel right any more. We found MMI and within a week ds applied, visited and was accepted. He said it just felt right when he went there. In addition to a rigorous course load (calc, chem, physics, freshman English, military science) they also have PT to help prepare for the CFA and are offered some of the same opportunities that sponsored preps are offered. They live much the same way plebes do as well - formations, parades, etc... Whether he gets into the academy this year or not, I believe it has been a year well spent and his courses will transfer.
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Did your DS get an appointment to an academy?
 
Grunt2020 said:
I am a second year applicant for USMA and USNA. I initially applied for the Class of 2019, was wait listed, and ultimately did not receive an appointment to either school. I was accepted into the A&M Corps of Cadets but instead elected to attend a preparatory school to focus on earning an appointment to an academy. I selected the Greystone Academy Preparatory School in Kerrville, TX, well into the summer after my senior year, as I did not receive my TWE until June. The staff at Greystone quickly got to me about how to apply and be accepted into the program (Greystone is the ONLY prep school at the University level where you can actually gain college credit). I will have 66 hours after this semester; making me a junior if I do not go to an Academy after this year, however, I received an appointment to USMA today! I highly recommend this program for anyone looking to gain their appointment after being told they weren't good enough!
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I have been looking into the private prep schools, and I thought Marion Military Institute in Alabama is an accredited 2-year college where you can also earn college credit? Anyone confirm?
 
Yes, Marion is an accredited 2-year college. My son is there this year. Georgia Tech is his plan B and we have confirmed that the courses he took there will transfer if he ends up there. (He has an appointment to USNA but we are keeping GT as back up in case the bubble wrap doesn't work between now and IDay)
2020 wannabe said:
I have been looking into the private prep schools, and I thought Marion Military Institute in Alabama is an accredited 2-year college where you can also earn college credit? Anyone confirm?
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My DS is currently a self prep at MMI. It is far from "another year of high school". He is completing a rigorous course load (chemistry, physics, english, calculus, military science, PT) that is dictated by the USCGA and mimics their first year. MMI cadets have the opportunity to regularly interact with USCGA admissions throughout the year and have advisors who guide them in their application process. They also gain experience in a military atmosphere—something that their peers do not get at a civilian college, and yes, it is an accredited 2-year college. Should he choose to not continue, all of his credits apply for transfer. He is currently wait-listed for USCGA but knows that if he doesn't get in and returns to MMI for another year, he has a scholarship, a platoon leadership position, and many more options waiting for him. The MMI self-prep year has been a great experience for my DS and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to go to a SA.
 
Zmansmom said:
My ds is self prep at MMI. MMI wasn't our plan B, C, or D. Wasn't even on our radar until ds got wait listed and then plans B through Z just didn't feel right any more. We found MMI and within a week ds applied, visited and was accepted. He said it just felt right when he went there. In addition to a rigorous course load (calc, chem, physics, freshman English, military science) they also have PT to help prepare for the CFA and are offered some of the same opportunities that sponsored preps are offered. They live much the same way plebes do as well - formations, parades, etc... Whether he gets into the academy this year or not, I believe it has been a year well spent and his courses will transfer.
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DS going to self prep at MMI starting in August
Very impressed with the school and those we've spoken to. Are they are on the same timeline with academy deadlines, etc? Last year we had everything submitted by early Nov. I'm wondering how scores and feedback from MMI would be when they have only been there for 2-3 months.
 
pa mom said:
DS going to self prep at MMI starting in August
Very impressed with the school and those we've spoken to. Are they are on the same timeline with academy deadlines, etc? Last year we had everything submitted by early Nov. I'm wondering how scores and feedback from MMI would be when they have only been there for 2-3 months.
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USNA admissions doesn't look at college students until grades are in after first semester. Commander Stevenson will be his academic advisor. He is great. He will also be ds chemistry teacher. He's excellent in the classroom as well. Cmdr Stevenson is also the advisor for the sponsored preps. He will make sure that your son is looked at. Tell DS to work hard and get involved. This year, it is my understanding that they only considered self preps that had a 4.0. I could be wrong but that's what DS said. The professors there are great about writing recommendation letters. If your son has Capt Gatlin for math, he will love him. My son thinks he walks on water! He for the letter in, within a week of being asked. But really wait until the end of the semester. Again, reapplicants/college freshmen aren't looked at until after first semester grades are in because nothing has changed until then
 
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