Preliminary app and sat score

Zaphod
Tue, 30 May 2006 21:37:34 +0000

Yes and No.

While NAPS certainly has its benefits, I would have gone straight into USNA if given the choice, simply to save a year.

However, I must admit that my year at NAPS was quite formative, and helped me immensely as a Mid. Additionally, there is a very special pride associated with being part of not only such a small group, but also the even smaller group that went to NAPS AND graduated USNA.



The one thing I remember from our BGO is him advising darling daughter to say that she would attend NAPS if offered. He felt it showed admissions your commitment to USNA. Don’t know if all advise that, but it makes sense.



I would agree with him. To answer “No” to the question shows a lack of total commitment or a streak of arrogance (depends upon the person hearing the answer). Not good either way.

Besides, if you REALLY want to go to USNA, and you get NAPS, you’d be NUTS NOT to go!