THE ROUTE TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL (USMAPS) AND THE WEST POINT EXPERIENCE

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THE ROUTE TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
PREPARATORY SCHOOL (USMAPS) AND THE WEST POINT
EXPERIENCE
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Mission

• TO PROVIDE FOCUSED ACADEMIC, MILITARY AND
  PHYSICAL INSTRUCTION IN A MORAL-ETHICAL MILITARY
  SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PREPARE AND
  MOTIVATE CANDIDATES FOR TOTAL SUCCESS AT THE
  UNITED STATES MILITARYACADEMY.

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USMAPS Experience

• 10-Month Academic Program A) Comprehensive
  Review of HS English / Math to Prepare for
  SATs B) Advanced English / Math to Prepare
  for 1ST Year Academics
• Location Fort Monmouth, NJ
• Purpose Prepare / Train Enlisted Soldiers to
  Qualify For Admission to USMA.

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ACADEMIC QUARTER
QUARTER SYSTEM 36 CLASS DAYS PER QUARTER

• English - 54 Hours
• Mathematics - 72 Hours
• Success Development Course - 18 Hours
• Physical Education - 18 Hours
• Athletics/Personal Fitness - 72 Hours
• Additional Instruction - 36 Hours
• Supervised Independent Study - 72 Hours

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Typical Day at USMAPS

• 0530 FIRST CALL
• 0600-0645 BREAKFAST
• 0700 MORNING FORMATION
• 0715-1425 ACADEMICS / PE / LUNCH
• 1435-1530 AI / STUDY HALL
• 1540-1745 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• 1715-1845 DINNER
• 1845-2000 DUTIES / PERSONAL TIME
• 2000-2300 STUDY HALL
• 2300 TAPS

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USMAPS SUCCESS STORY

• Officer retention rate higher than USMA class
  rate at all ranks
• 14 First Captains
• Astronauts/Rhodes Scholars/West Point Professors
  and Department Heads
• Superintendent of USMA
• Superintendent of USAFA
• Commandant of USMAPS
• 93 General Officers
• 3 Medal of Honor Winners

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Class ProfileCurrent USMAPS Class
USMAPS SOLDIERS MALE 190 45 FEMALE
28 3 TOTAL 218 48
MEAN SAT 550 V / 563 M MEAN ACT 24 E / 24 M
/ 24 SR / 26 R
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Step 2 Apply for a Nomination

• Service-Connected
• Presidential Sons and daughters of career
  military
• Regular Army Reserve Components
• (Commanders Endorsement Nomination)
• Army ROTC JROTC, other Honor Units
• Sons daughters of deceased disabled veterans
• Sons daughters of Medal of Honor awardees

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Step 4 Complete USMA Forms

• Personal Data Record (Soldier Completes)
• Request for Transcript (Send to High School)
• School Official Evaluations (Chain of Command vs.
  High School for civilians)
• Math (PL)
• English (PSG)
• Chemistry or Physics (SL)
• Activities Record (Send to High School)
• Essay / Candidate Statement (Soldier Completes)

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Step 5 Obtain a Nomination

• Nominations are due to West Point from each
  Congressional Office no later than 31 January
• Soldiers can receive a nomination at any time
  through their commanders endorsement

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Soldier Admissions Strategy

• Apply to all available nomination sources.
• Practice for the SAT and/or ACT.
• Practice for the Physical Aptitude Exam.
• Complete the DODMERB medical exam ASAP.
• Be aggressive and professional in completing
  application requirements.
• Find out all you can about West Point from
  publications and graduates.
• Make the decision that is right for you!

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Key USMAPS Facts

• Soldiers apply directly to West Point. All
  soldiers not directly admitted are automatically
  considered for the Prep School.
• USMAPS counts as time in service and soldiers are
  paid their current grade.
• NEW - Soldiers must have enough time on
  enlistment to complete 13 months past USMAPS
  graduation (if not must extend).
• Soldiers selected for Prep School counts toward
  unit retention goals.

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The West Point Mission
To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of
Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned
leader of character committed to the values of
Duty, Honor, Country professional growth
throughout a career as an officer in the United
States Army and a lifetime of selfless service
to the Nation.
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BEAT NAVY!!