Willing to Answer All NAPS Questions

navysailor15 said:
@USMC1550 Hey, Im currently enlisted in the Navy and I submitted my package already. How is Naps for prior enlisted ? Ie... the lifestyle/ the daily routine. And I hope im not asking for too much but if you know any prior enlisted at Naps, It would be greatly appreciated if you link me with one of them because I have a lot of questions to ask. lol. The whole process is so hard when your on a ship and going underway a lot.
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There are a lot of priors here. They're automatic leaders during INDOC and during the rest of the year. I always go to them for advice. They like it because of the liberty, they get their cars (we do too, but a lot of directs just don't have them) and because they get paid by their current rank's paycheck instead of just direct's paycheck.

I can definitely help you out with getting someone to talk with.
 
@USMC1550 I was wondering if I am competitive enough for NAPS.
3.8 GPA
20 ACT Score
Varsity Swim team Captain
Club Water Polo(Starting Goalie)
JA Fellows 3rd place team for 2 years( Assistant VP to Marketing)
Church Youth Liaison
Posse Finalist
1 Stand 2nd Chair Violinist for 2 years
21st century leaders Youth Task force member(No one had a leadership position)
Taken 3 AP Classes: World History, Human Geography, Chemistry
7 IB classes: History, Thoery of Knowledge, Math Studies, English, Economics, French, Physics
 
ebmv99 said:
@USMC1550 I was wondering if I am competitive enough for NAPS.
3.8 GPA
20 ACT Score
Varsity Swim team Captain
Club Water Polo(Starting Goalie)
JA Fellows 3rd place team for 2 years( Assistant VP to Marketing)
Church Youth Liaison
Posse Finalist
1 Stand 2nd Chair Violinist for 2 years
21st century leaders Youth Task force member(No one had a leadership position)
Taken 3 AP Classes: World History, Human Geography, Chemistry
7 IB classes: History, Thoery of Knowledge, Math Studies, English, Economics, French, Physics
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It all looks good to me. Honestly, I'm not the best person to ask about that kind of stuff. It really depends on so much more, like your high school's size and what state you're in. One thing I'd suggest is to take that ACT again, or maybe even the SAT. Low scores get to NAPS but it's hard to say if you will or not. Just apply and roll with it; there's really no exact way to get in here.
 
Just curious if you need a nomination to the USNA prior to being offered a NAPS slot. I know you need one to reapply to the USNA. I've read conflicting post as to whether you do or not.

My DS has three nominations but all to the USAFA. He applied to the USAFA, USCGA, and the USNA.

He has a 3.87 weighted GPA, 1360 SAT, cadet commander in CAP, earned the Spaatz Award (one of only 2,076 since 1964), team captain of his XC team, member of the NHS, etc. CFA was decent.

Thoughts?
 
A nomination is not needed for any of the prep schools. His BGO will have the best idea if he is in line for a direct appointment or prep is an option. It's honestly very hard to estimate with just a few short sentences. With the few stats you posted, I would say your DS has stats that put him in line for a direct appointment, but there is so much more needed to make that estimate. In his case without a nom, unless USNA uses a VP nom on him, prep or foundation is the only option at this point for USNA.
 
NavyHoops said:
A nomination is not needed for any of the prep schools. His BGO will have the best idea if he is in line for a direct appointment or prep is an option. It's honestly very hard to estimate with just a few short sentences. With the few stats you posted, I would say your DS has stats that put him in line for a direct appointment, but there is so much more needed to make that estimate. In his case without a nom, unless USNA uses a VP nom on him, prep or foundation is the only option at this point for USNA.
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Yeah, I understand there is so much more like the interview, extra curricular activities, etc. There are some amazing candidates out there, which is a great thing by the way. My DS submitted today for a VP Nom and only selected the USNA in hopes to keep that door slightly cracked open to provide options. But, at this point it is looking like the USAFA. We'll find out in a month or so. USCGA about the same timeframe since he submitted RA. He's fine with any of them to be honest. I am a USAF Vet and my wife is a Navy Vet so he'll make one of us happy :)

Now if he goes USCGA....
 
It's impossible for anyone on this forum to give predictions or chances on appointments to USNA or offers to NAPS, with or without stats, BGO or non-BGO. The best way to leave this is that everyone is "screened" by the Admissions Board for NAPS (as applicable). As Hoops said...nominations are not required for NAPS.
 
usnabgo08 said:
It's impossible for anyone on this forum to give predictions or chances on appointments to USNA or offers to NAPS, with or without stats, BGO or non-BGO. The best way to leave this is that everyone is "screened" by the Admissions Board for NAPS (as applicable). As Hoops said...nominations are not required for NAPS.
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Understood. My only question was if a nomination was required for NAPS. Thanks. We'll see what doors open.
 
I have a couple friends here who are here without a nomination, in hope for one when they reapply this year. If they apply for all of the nominations they can and still don't get one, the Secretary of the Navy has some for us and there are a couple of other sources.
 
Are there any college students or those who have gone post-high school there? Or is NAPS usually for those who just graduated high school?
 
USMC1550 said:
If they apply for all of the nominations they can and still don't get one, the Secretary of the Navy has some for us and there are a couple of other sources.
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In other words, pretty much if individuals are offered and accepted for NAPS (which doesn't require a nomination), they will only not go on to USNA if they choose to withdraw or get into trouble.

For someone being offered other SAs but only NAPS for Navy, you will have to decide ultimately if being a Naval Officer is more important to you and the extra year is worth it.
 
It is not very common to have someone who attended prep or college go to NAPS. I won't say it doesn't happen at all, but it's not the common scenario.
 
USMC1550 said:
I was thinking the same way as your son. I did not want to go any other way; my goal is Marine Corps and I didn't apply for any other academies simply because I didn't see myself in any other branch.

I, too, fell short with my test scores. I believe it's the reason why I'm here at NAPS. Here are my credentials:
SAT: 1680 | Math: 520 | English: 590 | Writing: 570
ACT: 26 | Math: 24 | Science: 24 | English: 27 | Writing: 27
GPA: 4.0

Other NAPsters here share the same credentials as I do; some are here because they couldn't pass physically, or they couldn't get a nomination because their districts were incredibly competitive. All of us are here for some reason, and they decided to keep 250 of us so we got the chance to improve and go to USNA. I'll forever be grateful for this opportunity. If your son gets offered NAPS, don't take it negatively; if anything, it's better than going direct because your son will be prepared.

I love it here. Of course, there are the athletes that don't like it because it's too disciplined or too strict, but it's the military. It is strenuous and difficult to be far away from home, however for me, the amazing people I met here keep me going and I don't go one day without laughing or smiling. The academics are challenging too. The one thing I've learned so far from NAPS is to fail. I rarely let myself fail in high school, but it's because it was simple and I hadn't really been challenged academically before. But when I came here, I learned the hard way. I ended my first marking period with a 3.68 GPA though, and I'm very proud of it. NAPS is the best way to go.
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Well said. Your training at NAPS already is paying dividends by way of the leadership skills that your post reveals. See you at Pass in Review on 11 May and graduation on 12 May. My son also is at NAPS. Keep up the good work!
 
dvnkmmy said:
Are there any college students or those who have gone post-high school there? Or is NAPS usually for those who just graduated high school?
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There are only two types of people here (that I know of, at least): directs from high school and prior-enlisted.
 
NavyHoops.... 2 things.... first you just scared me! My DD is dual enrolled so although a high school senior, she is in her second year of college. She only goes to high school for student government and her sports practice. She turns 18 in February and didn't want to graduate early because of sports and loyalty to her class. She also helps take care of her older sister (with disabilities - her unusual hardship/circumstance). Her unweighted GPA is a 3.58 because you don't rip A's in college like you can in high school... i.e. Prof refuses to give anyone an A, etc. Overall my kid looks GREAT on paper except her ACT / SAT scores. Only slightly above average. She does great in homework, papers and coursework but doesn't test reflective of her knowledge. She is hoping for NAPS if she doesn't get her appointment. Will all of her college credits really knock her out of the NAPS slate?

Second, because of your screen name..... DD and I are headed to the Yard for the Army/Navy double header in February. Are you going? It would be fun to get Forum members together at O'Briens or something after the games.

Go Navy! Beat Army! Fear the Goat!
 
Dual enrolled is different then being a high school graduate than someone who has graduated and is in college full time. All you can do is put your best foot forward and see where the cards fall out.

Not sure yet on the game. We play out alumni game that day and usually partake in a few (or many) adult beverages after the games. Haven't figured the schedule out yet. Both teams are looking good this year!
 
From the cheap seats: there are all types at NAPS, including kids with college and/or post-grad schooling (Bridgton, Hill, Deerfield etc). In my platoon (2-2) alone (circa 20 yrs ago) there were 4 of us who came from college/pg school. Point being, it's not as rare as one might think. If offered NAPS - take it! No matter what your experience. There are only two types of plebes: those who went to NAPS and those who wished they did (I'm biased, of course). NAPS 'gas' will easily get you through the first semester academically.
 
I asked this question once before but received conflicting responses. My DD will be attending NAPS class of 2018. Though we consider this a blessing, the reason why she was selected for NAPS isn't/wasn't made clear. DD believes it was sub optimal ACT scores and she may be right. Do NAPS Students, some or all, retake SAT's and/or ACT's prior to their NAPS graduation? Thanks for any and all answers!
 
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