Background: I'm a career Squid (13 years enlisted, 1.5 years IW Ensign). After doing all my undergrad work on Active Duty nights and weekends with 3 transfers and 2 kids along the way, I'm looking into NPS as a possible next tour. Yes, if the Navy's willing to pay me to go to school full-time, I'm going to take it.
As an IW, the only fields available are EE, Comp. Sci, and Info Warfare. I'm trying to get a spot in EE, but according to the detailer there are 8 people shooting for 5 spots right now (for '07). I've got the right academic background and grades (A's and B's in Calc and Physics) to qualify, so I guess it's all going to come down to performance and recommendations.
As an IW, the only fields available are EE, Comp. Sci, and Info Warfare. I'm trying to get a spot in EE, but according to the detailer there are 8 people shooting for 5 spots right now (for '07). I've got the right academic background and grades (A's and B's in Calc and Physics) to qualify, so I guess it's all going to come down to performance and recommendations.
- Does anyone have experience applying for and/or attending NPS? If so, what does it take to get in?
- What can I do to increase my chances? (i.e. besides performing well in my current job, killing the competition, and the other obvious stuff)
- What is a tour at NPS like, especially for families in regards to local schools, spouse employment, housing, local activities, etc?