Why haven't I been rejected yet?

Why does OPNAVINST 420.1B from the Chief of Naval Operations which I believe is still a standing order state that the pathway to commissioning through NAPS and USNA leads from nomination through Admissions to NAPS and then the USNA EXCEPT for current enlisted Regular Navy and Naval Reserve personnel who do not need normal congressional, Vice Presidential or Superintendent's nominations for NAPS consideration?

I'd have to read the exact words of the OPNAVINST. However, it is my understanding you don't need to secure a nom on your won. Perhaps they simply give you a SecNav nom for NAPS -- not sure on this point.
 
For those wondering, 25 offers for foundation have been issued with an expected total of 50 for 2014.

It is my understanding the number of Foundation slots is much closer to 40. They might make more "offers" to get the smaller yield.

I was also informed . . . that direct admission was still on the table and increased greatly due to subsequent nom and would override foundation contract.

It is my understanding that a candidate who is initially offered NAPS/Foundation and later is offered a direct appointment (for various reasons) can select to go either route. Some might prefer the extra year of prep to help ensure success.
 
I'd have to read the exact words of the OPNAVINST. However, it is my understanding you don't need to secure a nom on your won. Perhaps they simply give you a SecNav nom for NAPS -- not sure on this point.

Could be - SecNav's are kind of an art rather than a science any way.

SecNav trumps CNO every time.
 
Although you need a nomination to get into NAPS. You will still need a Nomination when you graduate from Naps. If you exhaust all the ways to obtain a nomination , you will be given one by the Navy. Before you go to NAPS you join the Navy reserve. So you are in the Navy and that's how they can give you a nomination. as long as you pass with a 2.2 and don't have too many screw ups.
 
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Just going by an official email sent last week "To date, we have 25 candidates signed up / enrolled at various prep schools for next fall. We’ll have 50 eventually!"

And I concur, it is the candidates choice to remain naps/foundation or go direct admit, but because there is a binding contract signed, there is a specific clause stating any admission would (at the candidates discretion) become null and void.
 
If a candidate had to choose between NAPS and Foundation, which one should they pick and why?
 
If a candidate had to choose between NAPS and Foundation, which one should they pick and why?

Typically (and maybe universally), the decision is made by USNA, not the applicant. Not sure how that decision is made -- i.e., why some students are offered one vs. the other.

Foundation offers candidates the choice of more than a dozen prep schools throughout the country. Some are military, some are single-sex (for males only), and others are simply great schools that offer a year of college prep beyond h.s. Parents are expected to contribute, based on their ability to pay.

NAPS is being in the military. You are enlisted (although the entire process is somewhat different from enlisting outside of NAPS). You not only develop academic skills but learn the military skills as well. It is free.

Also, while recruited athletes do attend NAPS and Foundation, most attendees are not recruited athletes. Of course, most are athletically talented, as are most successful USNA candidates across the board.
 
Whne my son received his LOA he did not have a nomination. The B&G Officer told us not to worry about it. He said if the USNA wanted him enough to offer a slot, then they would find him a nominating source, most likely a Sec of the Navy Nomination.

I don't know if this answers the OP 's question. Good luck to all.
 
I was more curious as to why exactly I haven't yet been rejected; given that I'm from a state that has had many, many acceptances and rejections already you'd think I'd have been rejected by now since I have close to zero chance of acceptance statistically.

Either way, it doesn't really matter; I'll definitely achieve my goals one way or another. I just thought it a bit odd. Thanks to everyone for your responses.
 
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