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I'm looking to attend one of these showcases over the summer, but neither of them are even remotely cheap. I'm looking to find a top-tier academic program more than a top-tier baseball program. My grades have been excellent and I'd like to attend a service academy, preferable USNA(I'm completely aware if the commitment and would look forward to defending our country). Both showcases give one a great look, but I'm looking to know which one will give me a better shot at an academic school. Thank you.
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Headfirst Honor Roll Camps were very instrumental for my son, but so was the Perfect Game National Academic showcase.  Son was seen by Army at the latter and offered based upon his performance there.

 

There are other "academic" camps and showcases that have multiple schools attending, e.g., Top96, Princeton, Brown, Harvard, et.al. 

 

But for my money, the two that stood out for us were PG National Academic and Headfirst Honor Roll.  These two showcases/camps had the academically oriented schools in which we were interested.

 

If your primary interest is in a service academy, as noted by PG, contact them.  Find out where they will be and go there to be seen.

My son did both PG Academic and Headfirst last Summer.   i can say with 100% certainty (my own eyes) that Navy was at PG Academic.  I am almost certain they were at HF, but don't have the specific recollection like I do from PG-A.  It may depend on the session as HF has several.  Won't get into details, but both events are good for different reasons.

 

LPeers,

 

My two cents.......Do you know if baseball is a "hook" into Navy admissions as it is with many other high academic schools?  I'm asking because I don't know the answer, and I'm guessing you don't know either.   As others have suggested, contact the Navy recruiting coordinator/head coach to give you the answer and possibly save you $1K.  If Navy Is running a prospect camp that may be enough exposure to get in front of the Navy baseball decision makers.  I'm willing to bet the Navy Admissions folks are more concerned with big picture items than baseball players.  If you are dead set on Navy, then I would do everything that needed to be done to get accepted with or without baseball. 

 

If there is some doubt about your desire to attend Navy or any other school, HeadFirst or PG Academic will give you exposure to many, many great academic schools that you may be able to choose from.

 

Good luck!

 

 

My son had interest from both Army and Navy at the SelectFest showcase in NJ. He also garnered interest form several Ivy's and other academic schools in the NE from this one showcase. It was well worth the money spent.

 

Pretty sure it is half the cost and you would have the ability to commute. It is an invite only, but most of the well connected summer team in our area are able to get you in if you have ability.

 

Best of luck!

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