Could I be considered for an appointment to NAPS?

NAPSter11
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:09:43 +0000

Going to NAPS first is significantly better than a direct appointment in my opinion (as a prior Napster if you haven’t already guessed). I went to NAPS because my congressman didn’t want to give me any nominations, so in order to get one through the Secretary of the Navy they sent me to NAPS. Now once there, you can test into what they called advanced classes, which are close to the matrix as a plebe. Through it I was able to validate 19 credit hours (a whole semester) and started already eligible for the graduate degree programs for a master when I get to my firstie year. Coming in as a napster helps with the military aspect too, by the time you get to USNA you’ve already been there done that, and it’s not a major shock like I saw in some direct entrees. But that also means the upperclass expects more from you during plebe summer, and although not technically a leadership role they will put more responsibility on you and depending on your character the other plebes will follow you. It will be you that brings the squad together, show how racks are made, how to clean, techniques you’ve already learned at NAPS to change into different uniforms in 2 minutes. So don’t give NAPS a bad connotation. (Plus you get paid more than a firstie ($950/mo) and have more privileges too) But what the others say is right, getting put up for NAPS is a big mystery, but I do know your Blue and Gold Officer has the largest say in it, and if admissions ever calls you and asks if you would be interested if offered, tell them yes (they asked me if i wanted to go to NAPs before officially notifying me). Good luck