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My service academy information page is designed to make Pennsylvania's students aware of the tremendous opportunities that our service academies offer to them. Additionally, this page will allow interested students to gain a better understanding of the process involved in obtaining a nomination.
Each year my office receives hundreds of applications from every part of Pennsylvania. It is encouraging that so many young men and women are eager to serve our nation. Because a Member of Congress can nominate only ten individuals per year to each academy, this process is extremely competitive. Those fortunate young men and women are truly among the finest Pennsylvania has to offer.
Please take a few moments to review the information provided in this page. I hope you will find it helpful, and it inspires you to consider a career serving in America's armed services. I look forward to learning about your character, achievements, and special talents.
Getting Started
Prior to starting the application process through my office, you must contact your service academy of choice and request that a pre-candidate file be initiated on your behalf.
General Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship, or having obtained it by graduation
- Official Pennsylvania Residency
- Congressional Nomination: Army, Air Force, Navy and Merchant Marine Academies only
- Age: By July 1 of entering year, at least 17, but not to exceed 23
- Marital status: Unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependants.
- Academic: Approximately 600 Verbal, 620 Math minimum SAT. Approximately 26 English, 27 Math minimum ACT. The ability to demonstrate strong mathematic skills is preferred. Approximately top 20% of class ranking. Approximately 3.2 G.P.A. equivalent or higher. Note: These represent approximates from all academies. Inability to attain the above numbers does not represent automatic disqualification for consideration. Instead, these numbers should be used as a general guideline.
- Must pass academy physical requirements and medical examination.
- Must be of strong moral character.
Contact Information and Web Sites
- Senator Rick Santorum
Attn: Anne Blocksidge 250 Landmarks Building 100 West Station Square Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 562-0533
- U.S. Military Academy
Admissions Office Building 606; Thayer Road West Point, NY 10996 (845) 938-4041 www.usma.edu - U.S. Air Force Academy
Admissions Office HQ USAFA/RR 2304 Cadet Drive; Suite 200 USAF Academy, CO 80840 (800) 443-9266 www.usafa.af.mil - U.S. Naval Academy
www.usna.edu - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Admissions Office 300 Steamboat Road Kings Point, NY 11024 (866) 546-4778 www.usmma.edu - U.S Coast Guard Academy
Admissions Office 31 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320 (800) 883-8724 www.cga.edu
Important Dates:2006 Application Process Begins | March 2, 2006 |
| ACT Test Day | February 11, 2006 |
| SAT Test Day | April 1, 2006 |
| ACT Test Day | April 8, 2006 |
| SAT Test Day | May 6, 2006 |
| SAT Test Day | June 3, 2006 |
| ACT Test Day | June 10, 2006 |
| ACT Test Day | September 16, 2006 |
| | | Completed Application Packets to Pittsburgh Office |
| Received or postmarked by: | Friday, September 29, 2006 |
| SAT Test Day
ACT Test Day
| October 14, 2006
October 28, 2006
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| SAT Test Day
| November 4, 2006
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Nomination Review Board Interviews:
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Saturday, November 11, 2006
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| SAT Test Day | December 2, 2006 |
| ACT Test Day | December 9, 2006 |
Nominated Applicants Notified by:
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December 29, 2006
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Nominations Submitted by:
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January 31, 2007
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