<p>Not sure what you mean by “is ROTC no longer an option?”
If your son wants USNA, he should leap @ NAPS. If he’s interested in a more traditional college experience, he should pursue the ROTC option. </p>
<p>Re: MOC nom – NAPSters are encouraged to apply for a MOC nomination while @ NAPS. If they are unsuccessful, SecNav nom’s (Secretary of the Navy) are available to them. </p>
<p>You know, I think I DID hear a rumor that once upon a time, a NAPSter was called up to USNA for I-Day, but somebody else will have to confirm that it really happened. It’s unlikely. But it seems like a NAPS offer this early is unlikely, too, so … ?</p>
<p>If you have other questions, I’d be happy to try to answer them. My son graduated from NAPS in '07, and it was a terrific experience. The extra prep and military training have been great assets, close association w/ prior enlisted @ NAPS was literally life-altering, and he remains very close to his NAPS friends. I can’t tell you how successful he’s been @ USNA – academically, athletically, militarily and socially – without sounding like a braggart, but I can tell you he credits NAPS w/ a lot of it. </p>
<p>Good luck to you and your son!</p>