U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School The U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) provides focused academic, military, and physical instruction in a moral-ethical environment to prepare, motivate, and inspire cadet candidates in order to qualify for admission to USMA. U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School The U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) provides focused academic, military, and physical instruction in a moral-ethical environment to prepare, motivate, and inspire cadet candidates in order to qualify for admission to USMA. Welcome to USMAPS 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" Soldiers for West Point has been done since Congress enacted legislation in 1916 authorizing Soldier appointments to West Point. The school exists today as an avenue of opportunity for a carefully selected group of Soldiers and civilians by providing them with the academic, leadership, and physical skills that will prepare them for success as cadets at the U.S. Military Academy. Learn more about USMAPS USMAPS Academics 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.The USMAPS academic program is aligned with the U.S. Military Academy core curriculum and provides tailored instruction to best meet the needs of individual cadet candidates. Learn more about academics at USMAPS Explore academic departments at USMAPS Explore academic support at USMAPS USMAPS Military Preparation USMAPS develops the foundational professional and physical attributes needed to excel at West Point and for growth as an officer in the U.S. Army. Learn more about military training at USMAPS Explore cadet candidate companies at USMAPS USMAPS Athletics The USMAPS Department of Physical Education and Athletics provides cadet candidates with a world-class physical developmental program, led by top-tier staff and faculty focused on developing leaders of character. Learn more about physical development at USMAPS Explore sports teams at USMAPS Explore athletic facilities at USMAPS Apply Now Start an application for the U.S. Military Academy Cadet Candidate Life The purpose of 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.USMAPS prepares Cadet Candidates with a foundation that will last them beyond admission to the Academy and well into the future as leaders of character for the Nation. Explore cadet candidate life at USMAPS Have Questions about USMAPS? Explore USMAPS resources USMAPS Leadership COL Nathaniel Conkey 32nd Commandant, USMAPS COL Nate Conkey is the incoming Commandant for the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) at West Point. He most recently concluded a year-long fellowship through the United States Army War College studying at Columbia University. He commissioned into the Infantry in 2000 after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He also holds a Master of Arts in Physical Education from Columbia University's Teacher's College. Read more about the 32nd Commandant, USMAPS Contact Headquarters CSM Scott Brinson Command Sergeant Major, USMAPS CSM Scott Brinson enlisted as a Heavy Weapons Infantryman in the United States Army on 16 June 1998, in Salisbury, NC. He attended basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Upon graduation of OSUT and the Basic Airborne Course in October 1998, he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. Read more about the Command Sergeant Major at USMAPS Contact Headquarters LTC Miguel Sanchez Deputy Commandant, USMAPS LTC Miguel Sanchez is from Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences from Florida State University in 2006. He received a commission as a Military Police Officer and his career of over 18 years includes duty at Ft. Benning, GA with a deployment to Iraq; Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; Ft. Jackson, SC; Ft. Buchanan, PR; Office of the Program Manager-Saudi Arabia National Guard with duty in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Grafenwoehr, Germany; and West Point. LTC Sanchez served in key and developmental positions as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, MP Company Commander, Battalion Executive Officer, Security Advisor, Battalion Operations Officer, Provost Marshal, and Director of Emergency Services. Read more about the Deputy Commandant, USMAPS Contact Headquarters More Information Information for Prospective Cadet Candidates Information for Current Cadet Candidates Information for USMAPS Visitors Information for USMAPS Parents Information for New Cadet Candidates Information for USMAPS Alumni