<p>If anyone has any questions about NAPS (NAVAL ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL in Newport, RI) feel free to ask me! Some of the things I say will be in my own logical opinion, but most of it is completely accurate. You can always private message me as well. Thank you.</p>
<p>My son is still in limbo. Has not heard anything from USNA yet although app complete in Aug. SAT scores were poor- M580 and V 560 so decided to take then took ACT and got a V32 and M26 M. Passed CFA and DODMERB. At what point do they offer NAPS or Foundation? Do you mind sharing your SAT's? Any gusses about what the outcome may be? Do you need a nomination for NAPS?</p>
<p>Just some clarification on the questions posed:</p>
<p>Nomination: a nomination is not needed for NAPs or Foundation. If you do attend either program, however, a nomination will be required for the year you are entering the academy (thus, if Naps for 2009-10, you will be applying for a nom for the class of 2014)</p>
<p>The fact that you have not received a rejection letter outright means you (your son) is still in the running. Hang in.</p>
<p>Notifications for NAPS and Foundation will be going out shortly, as will offers of appointment. As hard as limbo is (and I do not diminish how difficult that can be at all!) right now no news is good news. Have your son focus on his alternate college plans just in case this plan does not work out. </p>
<p>As for the SAT scores, they are within range for NAPS, and from what I have seen, a bit low for Foundation. That is not to say the numbers for this year will be different, so this is not something you should take to the bank on any account. Passing CFA and DoDMERB is a good thing, and with a good BGO evaluation and teacher recommendations, good ECAs and leadership- and the other intangibles that the academy looks for, you never know- but there is no way anyone will be able to tell you yea or nay except USNA....</p>
<p>hang in. And if it doesnt work out for this year, then move on and consider tossing your hat in for next year. Good college grades in Calc, English Lit and Chem do get noticed, as does the motivation it takes to apply again!</p>
<p>Thank you for all the great info Navy2010. Hope remains!</p>
<p>Hm thats interesting that his application has been complete since AUG and no word yet. He has a nomination and everything?</p>
<p>I took both the SAT and ACT twice. My highest scores were:</p>
<p>21-ACT composite</p>
<p>SAT:
530-CR
520-M</p>
<p>My math grades in high school were usually a C or B and I failed every quarter of Precalc my Senior year. Everything else was good to go, though. No nom needed for NAPS. Some kids here at NAPS are here BECAUSE they didn't receive a nomination, apparently. I was very interested in attending NAPS. After speaking to my Regional Director at the Academy several times, I told him that I was very interested in attending NAPS. He thought it'd be the right thing and considered me a very strong candidate otherwise. So basically, I think me telling him also aided me in my NAPS selection.</p>
<p>Perhaps, but that's speculation and not generally in accord with the MO for NAPS as expressed by many knowledgeable folks here on CC (is that oxymoronic? :confused:) and elsewhere. No self-selection or even application, as I've understood it. More likely is that you are deemed an attractive potential candidate in need of remediation or enhancement in the obvious. Grades and tests.</p>
<p>No doubt holding your volunteering-for-NAPS hand up couldn't hurt. Did it manifest anything beyond recognition of a positively motivated candidate? Who knows. Only the NAPS guru.</p>
<p>NavyGirl2012 - Thanks for your transparency about your scores. Not everyone is willing to post their scores online. </p>
<p>Anyway, what are "they" looking for when they choose candidates for NAPS?</p>
<p>NAPS is made to help people with not so great grades to prepare for the rigors of academics here, but often NAPS is used to prepare athletes for the academy (like red-shirting in a way), prepare some priors, and also to help ensure that other numbers and statistics are met (gender, race, geographic requirements, etc). What goes into a NAPS selection can be as wide and varied as an appointment itself. I know recruited athletes who went to NAPS, others who didn't; I know priors who went, others who didn't, etc. Just like with many other aspects of admissions, much of the selection remains vague and behind closed walls. Just let someone know that you would attend NAPS if need be and you should be fine.</p>
<p>navy girl, you said you failed precalc and got c's in math.. what part of your record was so strong. that is inspiring because i was scared i got a D for a semester in one class but i re took it and got an A.</p>
<p>Patriotmom: bluesky hit the nail on the head with her statement.</p>
<p>mdsu: I was a very strong leader and athlete in my high school. Just as a few of the activities and whatnot I did... NJROTC Battalion XO (like a vp of a club), marching and concert band section leader, varsity swim 3 yrs, varsity girls lacrosse 3 yrs, varsity track. I beast the CFA (for a female), showed my committment. I was actually about to DEP into the Navy for Corpsman, then I got selected for NAPS. I'm pretty sure my regional director knew about that, so they he must've really thought I was committed to the Navy. </p>
<p>Thank you for thinking I'm inspiring! Yeah, with precalc, I just stuck with the class the whole year. It wasn't like I didn't like the class, it just didn't click and I couldn't get the help I needed. NAPS is giving me the help I needed, thank God. I'm just glad they recognized my committment to succeeding. I got a big break, and I'm wicked thankful.</p>
<p>NavyGirl ...you've done the list a nice service in offering a snapshot of your profile. And you've revealed some of your lovely character, undoubtedly that which may be most significant in your potential for leadership @ USNA and more importantly, USN, in your last 3 sentences. Congratulations and do your best to embrace this gift you've been given, using it for the glory of He who is so obviously calling you to His service in this way. We're all thankful for your commitment and the knowledge there are young people like you who still care so deeply of God, country. Knock 'em dead!</p>
<p>Yes, NavyGirl, thank you for the encouragement, and blessings to you.</p>
<p>NavyGirl- congrats on NAps- work hard on that math!</p>