<p>All of Shreiner credits would aslo transfer to a school like lets say, University of Texas, so I'm not too worried about that. And NO I'm not on the fence about an appointment otherwise I wouldn't be considering a year of prep, thank you very much. But things happen and you always need to have a plan B, the academy tells you that. NMMI would have high schoolers on a power trip which is different than people who have earned respect and rank (i.e. senior enlisted).</p>
<p>Just to clear things up, I don't have any reservations at all. Just thinking logically and preparing for reality.</p>
<p>I attended NMMI for 4 yrs (HS). A few things:</p>
<p>There aren't any 12 year olds. The earliest grade is HS Freshman, and they are still Recruits at Training and can not boss anyone around. Last I heard, HS and college students were being split into different troops. I personally don't think this is beneficial to the HS or JC students but I know this was implemented (may have gone back to integration..not positive).</p>
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<p>This is exactly correct. This occurs in the military and also the corporate workplace. Get used to it.</p>
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<p>The point made was the opposite. A newly commissioned officer will out rank enlisted men who have far more experience, knowledge, and wisdom than the commissioned officer. </p>
<p>BTW, many of these HS kids have attended military school for 3 to 4 years, and if you, a college freshman, think you are somehow superior to them because you are a year or two older than them, you may find out that you are sadly mistaken.</p>
<p>I completely understand zrmvrhs's comments concerning his reservation for attending a military prep school. In fact, it was the same advice given to me when I was accepted into the program. I wouldn't trade my four years at the Academy for anything, however, its important to realize that there is no small amount of BS that you have to put up with when you go to a military school. Its more or less part of life at these type of schools. I cannot speak for all of them, but I know from the experiences of friends that atleast a few, if not most, put you into a plebe summer or plebe year like indoctrination environments. One went as far to describe what to me was hazing by academy standards. </p>
<p>I realize that these are just a few examples, and they are probably not indicative of the average persons experience at a military prep school. However, for me, it just comes back to being able to enjoy your last year as a civilian. As long as you dont eff it up, you have your appointment in hand. My advice is to go enjoy 13th grade with a prep year at some top private school.</p>
<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>
<p>Apparantly I was "overqualified" for NAPS because I had backgrounds in Pre-Calc and Calculus BC. </p>
<p>I'd still rather go to NAPS, but yesterday I emailed Captain Wallace about my decision on Greystone. </p>
<p>He started the application process today. </p>
<p>Both ways around, I am very grateful for even having an opporunity like this. I know lots of people who would take my place instead of theirs in a heartbeat. </p>
<p>I don't think I can change it now anyways. </p>
<p>-Casey</p>
<p>I actually just got back from visiting my girlfriend at Shreiner, and I talked to a Greystone guy who is USNA class of 2012. It sounded like a great program. He said they PT 5 times a week, and go to the shooting range every Sunday. He said all save one of the Greystone guys have maxed out their PRTs, and all save one almost definitely will be getting appoints to various SAs this year.</p>
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<p>Me too, but hey it happens... I accepted Foundation until my appointment came in...</p>