Confused about Civil Prep

navy2010
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 12:46:29 +0000

swimboy: can’t answer all of your questions, but hopefully some of this will help. First, keep in mind that nothing is a guarentee- incuding prep school, USMAPS or civilian- you will need to work hard, get good grades, and pass whatever “stuff” you need in order to reapply- and it is a reapplication process (although the USMAPS will usually present your file to the admissions board sometime in the spring of the next year, complete with additional information/grades from your prep school).

As for the MOC nominations, you will need another one, however you continue to apply at your official place of residence (home state/county) as opposed to where the prep/civilian prep school is located. From our experience applying for a second time around was viewed favorably, as the nomination boards see that you are a determined and motivated candidate.

I know at the USNA there are prep schools that have an affliation with the USNA (under the foundation program) and there are kids there heading for USMA as well- perhaps contacting the UMSA admissions office can shesd more light on this and give you sound advice. Best of luck!