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The purpose of the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) is to prepare candidates selected by the United States Military Academy Admission’s office for the academic, physical, and military challenges of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Selected students (cadet candidates) are high school graduates or enlisted personnel from the Active, Reserve or National Guard force.
 
The U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, known as USMAPS, the Prep School, or West Point Prep, was formally established in 1946, but the "history" of "prepping" of soldiers for West Point has been done since Congress enacted legislation in 1916 authorizing appointments for Soldiers to West Point. The school exists today as an "avenue of opportunity" to a carefully selected group of Soldiers and civilians by providing them the academic, leadership and physical skills that will prepare them for success as cadets at the United States Military Academy.
 
Located on the grounds of the US Military Academy, West Point Prep prepares cadet candidates for West Point with a foundation that will last them beyond admission to the Academy and well into the future as leaders of character for the nation.
 
USMAPS is primarily an academic institution that accepts students and Soldiers from diverse backgrounds and challenges them to meet and exceed West Point's rigorous admission standards. As a military school with a career focus, USMAPS also develops the foundation of professional and physical attributes needed for growth as an officer in the U.S. Army.
 
 
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USMAPS Overview USMAPS Calendar AY 2012-2013

CLASS of 2013 KEY DATES
Jul 23, 2012 "R" Day – Class of 2013 reports to West Point
July 23 to August 12 Cadet Candidate Basic Training (CCBT)
Oct 19-22 Parent’s Weekend
Nov 22-25 Thanksgiving Holiday (Students released after last class)
Dec 19 to Jan 2, 2013 Winter Leave (Cadet Candidates released after last duty on December 18)
Mar 9-17 Spring Break (Cadet Candidates released after last duty on March 8)
May 18 Class of 2013 Graduation
 
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