COMDTINST 1531.2A
Oct. 9, 1997
c.
NAPS is mentally and physically demanding; the daily routine strongly emphasizes
academic study, military leadership, and athletics. There are scheduled classroom
sessions in math, science, English, and computers. To be successful at NAPS, and later
at the Academy, a person must be fully committed to the five year program of study.
5.
ELIGIBILITY. NAPS applicants must meet the following criteria (no waivers):
a.
All candidates must take either the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I), or the
American College Testing Assessment (ACT). Standardized tests should have been
administered prior to 1 January of the year of application to NAPS. The Academy has
no established minimum scores on the standardized tests; however, past successful
candidates typically score in excess of 1050 combined math and verbal on the SAT I, or
a composite of 22 on the ACT. Additionally, since the Academy uses only the highest
scores on these tests, applicants are encouraged to retake these exams to improve their
opportunity of selection.
b.
Not have reached their 22nd birthday by 1 July of the year of admittance.
c.
Be a U. S. Citizen or have acquired citizenship by 1 July of the year of admittance.
d.
Be unmarried and have no legal or financial obligation from a previous marriage and/or
dependent children.
e.
Have little or no financial debt (upon completing NAPS and enrolling at the Academy,
former enlisted personnel are paid the cadet monthly allowance, approximately 0.00
per month, much of which offsets the cost of books, uniform items, and other related
expenses).
f.
Be a high school graduate or have earned a GED equivalency certificate.
g.
Have no serious UCMJ or civil convictions.
h.
Meet the Department of Defense Medical Exam Review Board (DODMERB)
requirements.
i.
Command endorsements are required on all military applicants.
j.
If selected, enlisted personnel must have, or agree to extend for two years of obligated
service in an active duty status as of 15 June of the year of admittance.
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