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Service Academy Nominations

GENERAL INFORMATION

Before an individual can receive an offer of appointment to a service academy, he or she must obtain a nomination from an authorized source. As a U. S. Representative, Congresswoman Solis is able to submit nominations on behalf of prospective students from her district. A student can also apply for nominations through U. S. Senators and the Vice President.

If a parent is presently on active duty and has served in the military for at least eight years or is retired, a student may apply for a presidential nomination through the military. Children of deceased or disabled veterans or children of Medal of Honor winners may apply for a nomination directly from the service academies.

Students may apply to more than one academy. Each academy's website provides additional information and explains how to request a pre-candidate questionnaire, the first step in the admissions process.

Colorado Springs, CO West Point, NY Annapolis, MD Kings Point, NY *does not require a nomination


Applications for the Class of 2011 (entering in July, 2007) are due November 30, 2006.

Acceptance of an offer of appointment from an academy involves at least a nine year obligation to military service – four years at the academy and five years of active duty service.

For more information please call Bryan Urias at (626) 448-1271, download an application or stop by Congresswoman Solis’ annual Academy Day event every fall.

ACADEMY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must:

- be at least 17 years old but not have passed the 23 rd birthday on July 1 of the year entering the academy (except for the Merchant Marine Academy).
- be a U.S. citizen.
- be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents (except for the Merchant Marine Academy).

NOMINATION PROCESS

The applicant must:

- apply for admission directly to each academy in which he/she is interested. The student must take the responsibility to contact the academy(ies) and complete a Pre-Candidate Questionnaire to begin the application process.
- complete an application package for Congresswoman Solis’ congressional nomination which this office provides.
- be interviewed by Congresswoman Solis’ Academy Selection Committee.

GENERAL ACADEMY ADMISSIONS & NOMINATION STANDARDS

The applicant must:

- have evidence of good moral character
- have record of acceptable scholastic achievement
- have participated in extracurricular activities
- be physically fit
- be medically qualified
- be personally motivated to attend the academy and to serve in our armed forces

TIMELINE FOR THE NOMINATION PROCESS

Fall 2006:
Students are invited to attend Congressman Solis' Academy Day in the fall where they can get information about the academies, obtain an application for the Congressman’s nomination, and speak personally to academy representatives.

November 30, 2006:
Nomination applications are due on November 30 to the Congresswoman Solis’ office. 4401 Santa Anita Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
ATTN: Bryan Urias

December 2006 -January 2007:
Applicants are invited to interview with the Congressional Academy Selection Committee in December. This committee recommends applicants for nominations to Congresswoman Solis who will then submit her nominations to the academies in December or January.

Spring 2007:
Academies make all decisions on offers of appointment for admission during the Spring. Final decision on admission rests with the academies. Applicants will be notified of the academies’ decision throughout this period.

July 2007:
The new classes will enter in July.

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

Please return the completed application to:

Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis
Attn: Bryan Urias
4401 Santa Anita Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
 
El Monte District Office
4401 Santa Anita Avenue
Suite 211
El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: (626) 448-1271
Fax: (626) 448-8062
East Los Angeles District Office
4716 Cesar Chavez Avenue
Building A
East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Phone: (323) 307-9904
Fax: (323) 307-9906
Washington, DC Office
1725 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5464
Fax: (202) 225-5467