Any previous NAPS parents? Need advice...

navy2010
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:48:17 +0000

An offer of NAPs or the foundation program does not require a nomination for the year they are attending that program- it does require them, however, to apply for, and get, a nomination for USNA for the following year that they will be attending. If they do what they are instructed to do- that is, apply to ALL their nomination sources, they will get one, even if it is with a bit of help from USNA.

SATS: are not required for NAPs, nor for the foundation schools*.
*I recall one poster who’s daughter was at one of the military prep foundation schools- believe it was NMMA- who, if I recall correctly, had to retake SATs- but this is an “exception” to what the USNA and foundation program require- which is no repeat of SATs. You will be required to take certain courses in either program- some level of calc and chem- and you will be expected to “do well”… 2.0 is the minimum passing grade at NAPS, and while that also holds true theoretically at the foundation schools, you are expected to get A’s and B’s in those programs- an occassional C might be ok- but definately no D’s or F’s, which will draw more scrutiny to your application when it goes back before the admissions board in the spring of your NAPS/foundation year.

Bottom line: neither NAPS or foundation are a walk in the park- be prepared to work hard and do well. You have a seat in the upcoming class, providing you meet the expectations, stay physically healthy and fit, gain that nomination and stay out of trouble. It is definately achievable.