<p>Actually “very few” LOA’s get offered prior to all; however. An LOA is not a golden ticket, yes they want you but you still need to be 3Q’ed as well as get a Nom. I’m not 100% certain why they want the 1st. semseter grades. I “ASSUME” (bad word) there may be some that they want but may be on the line of in or out. I do know that one of the options on the application is: if NAPS is offered will you attend? I’m researching the 1st. semester grade info, if I get something I’ll post. My DS knows more of these answers than I do; he has been researching this for the past three years. The process appears to be to be very well organized and conrtolled. I have a great deal of respect for the kids that take this road, it’s not easy for them. The books have helped me gain a better understanding of the process.</p>