<p>I'm a junior in high school, and I am just now starting the nominations and filling out applications, I've already received my candidate file through the preliminary application. But I have my doubts and I know my limits, let's say hypothetically that I don't receive my appointment and I go to a civilian college, when is the next time I can transfer to USNA? </p>
<p>And if I receive the NROTC scholarship to a civilian college, am I able to transfer to USNA, if so, when? I ask this question, because I know that some of you, have tried multiple times to get into USNA (Yes, I was a lurker =) ), I have this uncompromising desire to attend the Naval Academy and I'm willing to spend years at a different college just to attend USNA for 4 years.</p>
<p>Having a back up plan is both realistic and encouraged-
which is not to say you should not do your best towards that appointment if that is what you want-</p>
<p>having said that, if you do end up in a civilian school, it is not so much a matter of "transferring" in.... unfortunately, there is no such thing- but what you can do is reapply- (the same process, incuding the nomination but minus the DoDMERB, which is good for 2 years)...</p>
<p>so the bottom line is that you will need to complete 4 years at annapolis, regardless of the 1-2 years of college you may have under your belt- the same holds true for NROTC....which is forfeited when you accept an appointment.</p>
<p>You are correct in that the extra year or so at a college (prep school, etc) can be a very good thing- not only will you be better prepared academically, but that extra year of maturity can and does go a long way in making the adjustment to USNA that much easier- </p>
<p>not that it is ever easy, but it helps-
and you never know- you may recieve your appointment on the first-go-around!</p>
<p>I must say that I feel I am the same boat. I do have a back-up plan but I want to so badly. I would jump on anything they offer me (whether it be NAPS or Foundation Prep) I will take anything. But Plan B is key no matter what. NROTC is very good to it keeps you in somewhat Physical shape and civilian college will help academically and you may be able to validate some classes. Good Luck!</p>
<p>You don’t say whether you are a rising Junior or a rising Senior. Since you are starting the nominations and admissions paperwork, I will assume rising Senior. Did you apply to NASS? </p>
<p>At this point, you don’t need to worry too much about a backup plan, just ensure that it is there. Apply to NROTC. It is THE backup plan for a Naval career. It will also show commitment and dedication on your USNA application.</p>
<p>Secondly, should you not pass your DodMERB exam, you need to consider a life outside the Naval services. Therefore you need to start thinking about schools to meet these backup plans. However, if you are timely with your submittals and get the medical exam out of the way early, this will not necessarily be a factor.</p>
<p>Bottom line: Don’t worry too much about a backup now. Do your best on your USNA applications. Get your DoDMERB early. Attempt to get a feel from CGO and/or BGO as to your competitiveness. Apply to NROTC as a backup. If you do not pass your medical, then it is an entirely different situation.</p>