Confused about Civil Prep

swimboy
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 05:22:01 +0000

(Long time reader, first time post.)
Although I have been qualified medically and have passed the CFA/PAE, the Field Force in my state (Washington) are saying that I may not get a nomination for the class of 2010. I am in a gap where I am academically qualified for USMA, however restricts me from being admitted to USMAPS. Because of this, they have advised me to pursue Civil Prep or enlist (by enlisting, “it is a sure fire way” to receive an appointment to USMA, however they suggested Civil Prep over enlisting). Therefore, I am pursuing Civil Prep. Although, at this point, I am unsure if I will recieve a scholarship to attend Civil Prep (although there are some West Point Alumni who are pushing/trying to get one for me), I am curious which schools are Civil Preps and which one will be the surest way, as well as the easiest, for me to get an appointment to USMA-- and are they guaranteed? How rigorous are the academics at these schools? I am also confused how they operate–are they just a one-year prep school for students, like myself, who are motivated for USMA and desire to enter USMA the following year? And which congressional representative would I ask for a nomination, because if everybody is living near/in a civil prep, wouldn’t that mean all the students are going to be applying within the same district to the same MOC?! And lastly, which Civil Prep has the happiest and motivated students who desire to enter USMA? I know I am asking alot, but any information would be helpful. Thanks!