<p>Foundation in my opinion is a great option to get into the academy. I went to foundation school and am having no problem at the academy. it gives you a step up on the rest of the plebes coming straight out of high school. First semester plebe year is a breeze because you take the same classes at foundation school, so all you have to worry about is the plebe stuff. I would highly recomend foundation school. At the academy I have never been Unsat, never had any problems with school or perfomance. Foundation school also gave me an opportunity to live away from home before coming here, another major advantage, and get in peak physical condition. If they give it to you take it. One year in your life is nothing for the chance to lead our nations finest.</p>
<p>navy07: may I ask what foundation school you attended? Were you able to validate out of any courses plebe year? It sounds as if the foundation program worked out well for you!</p>
<p>I went to the kiski school with 4 other foundation kids. out of them two are consistently on Supts list, one got kicked out because of grades, and the other one is doing well. Its like anything else, you have a mix of what kind of people go to the foundation schools. The year at foundation school was miserable but it got me where I wanted to be which was my main concern. Those who I went to foundations school with all came from areas where nominations were very hard to get like myself (Northern VA, Maryland, New York). All of us were 3 sport varsity athletes and had good SATs and grades in High School so I dont think by any means we were the botoom of the barrel. Any other questions let me know.</p>
<p>In GENERAL, what would you guys classify as the differences between NAPS kids and Foundation kids? My BGO didn't give me a very clear definition.</p>
<p>It is my understanding that the biggest difference is the pool of candidates for each....NAPS was intended for those already in the military- and selected out to attend the USNA- but in need of academic strengthening/review to make them more successful once there. While it is true some athletes are selected for NAPS, the program is really geared to those already in the service (including JNROTC programs). Foundation schools, on the other hand, are geared to the other students outside military that are there for a variety of reasons, academics one of them, but other reasons as well. The foundation program limits the number of athlets it takes in any given year to 25% (so about 20 kids out of approx 80 selected each year).</p>
<p>Most people that go to NAPS are either recruited varsity athletes or come from the fleet. There are some that are sent there that are not varsity athletes or prior enlisted but the numbers are far less than the foundation program. In the end, if you want to go to the academy, they are both ways to get into the academy, and both will give you an advantage plebe year.</p>
<p>do Foundation kids have military prep, or is it just classes? do they have to wear a uniform or anything? do they have restrictions etc.? sorry, i don't know a lot about the program!</p>
<p>It depends on what foundation school you get sent to. Some are military and some are just regular prep schools</p>
<p>Thought this thread was worth resurecting- </p>
<p>An article from this month's Shipmate on the USNA Foundation program, for those considering this route-</p>
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Believe me, (I know because I went there) very few kids go on to grad school or become very successful. They do not have good name recognition among academia because of the poor nature of the general education.
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<p>You, sir, are an ABSOLUTE IDIOT. You have not the slightest clue of that which you're flapping your gums about. Not ONE. How do I know?</p>
<p>Quick resume:</p>
<p>Bachelor of Science, General Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1991
Master of Business Administration, University of Miami, 1999
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, University of Miami, 2000
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Johnson & Johnson, 2003</p>
<p>I have worked as an Engineer, Consultant, Manager, and Director in the medical device and diagnostics industry for ten years, and taught Business at the university level for two years.</p>
<p>At every single place of any importance where I mention that USNA is my alma mater, it is INSTANTLY recognized AND EXTREMELY respected, and this includes numerous graduates from such dumpy places as MIT.</p>
<p>Just because you couldn't handle chow calls and chemistry at the same time is no reason to paint the rest of us with your failures. Deal with them yourself, and leave the people here alone to continue striving for the goals they've set.</p>
<p>"Don't have good name recognition." "Poor nature of the general education."</p>
<p>HA! :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Besides, even if some sectors of academia DO demonstrate the characteristics you describe, you'll forgive me if I don't kill myself over it, considering what passes for "academia" these days. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Catch up day for Z-Man! :D</p>
<p>Just on a whim, I decided to search for "Zaphod" to see if I was being slandered anywhere. You know, by clowns like Confused23 and so on.</p>
<p>Well, lo and behold, I found myself being called to action or complimented by you fine folks, so I figured the least I could do is respond, even if I was late.</p>
<p>That said, the phrase, "Holy thread ressurections, Batman!" crossed my mind once or twice in the process! :D</p>