<p>dude I have heard very good things about NMMI. My friend Joe went there last year, and is now at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with the class of 2011. Hard work at times, but so worth it! Did you ask anyone at USNA about a possible offer to NAPS? If you went to NAPS, you could join me in good ol’ Newport. But yeah, I’d say NMMI has had great prep for service academy applicants. good luck!</p>