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<p>You could certainly look at it that way, what with the NAPSters from last year offsetting those going in this year…</p>
<p>Bottom line, though, is that NAPS is no easier to get than USNA and could even be viewed as being more difficult (as I explained further down). Additionally, it is often misbelieved that one applies to NAPS in lieu of USNA. That, of course, is not true. You apply to USNA and, if you don’t get an appointment, are INVITED to attend NAPS IF the CGO thinks you make the cut.</p>
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<p>I dunno. It would be interesting to see that statistic. I know of at least one person (an old boss and good friend) who applied repeatedly to USNA and didn’t get it… until AFTER he had already been made a Mustang Ensign. :rolleyes:</p>