<p>
</p>
<p>Is the same pool referred to both?
The reason I ask is that we were told the 64+ offers of the foundation program (this applies to last year) were taken from the 600+ of applicants referred…</p>
<p>not that it changes anything, except satisfying my curiosity!</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>I have no hard facts to base this on, just a conversation with the foundation folks that many “turn down the offer”… and not sure if I got it correct, but I believe some of it parent-driven for some reason or another???</p>
<p>I think some may take an offer of NAPS or foundation as being “second rate” or “not good enough”… when, in reality, it is “just as good”, and IMO, “even better”… that one extra year does so much in the area of maturity that, IMO, is more than worth every minute spent in the extra preparation!</p>
<p>but I guess, for some, having a direct appointment at one place, or an admission offer at another, may appear as a better alternative then doing a year of prep…with the final “stamp of approval” coming in April of their prep year…</p>
<p>Don’t misuderstand… I am very much in favor of these programs… but in retrospect, they are a bit of a risk… that you will suceed academically, or remain uninjured… then again, one could argue the same outcome would result from a direct appointment for which one is not “fully prepared” for…</p>
<p>so I think what is key is that the candidate is motivated enough to put his/her heart and soul into doing well… so that they don’t lose their seat in the upcoming class! Anything less can prove disasterous!</p>
<p>IMO…if USNA/Navy is the goal, and an offer of NAPs or the foundation gets put on the table, and the candidate is ready, willing and able… RUN (don’t walk) to the postoffice with your acceptance!</p>