THE ACADEMIES

The United States Service Academies have provided America with many of its finest leaders. Past graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at WestPoint, the Air Force, Naval, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Academies, have not only ascended to the top military positions, but have become Presidents, astronauts, and industrial leaders. Considered to be among the top academic institutions in the country, these schools are still graduating the nation's best and brightest: America's leaders. If you believe in professionalism, honor, service to your country, and in yourself...

NOMINATIONS

To be considered for admission to any military academy, an applicant must have a nomination through either a congressional office or activities related to military service. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply for and receive nominations from both categories.

Nominees will be selected using the competitive nomination process. This method allows increased competition among the candidates and offers an equal chance for all qualified applicants.  To assist in selecting the most qualified candidates, Congressman Buyer has formed an academy selection committee to interview each applicant and review his or her application package. Interviews will be conducted December 2, 2006 and, in the weeks immediately following, final selections will be made and the candidates will be announced.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must meet the following requirements as of July 1st of the year of admission to a military academy:

• Must be at least 17 years of age, but not have passed one's 23rd birthday.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be a legal resident of the 4th District of Indiana.
• Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

GENERAL ADMISSION STANDARDS

For consideration, each applicant must submit the following materials to my office no later than Wednesday, November 1, 2006.

• A completed application form.    ( click here for  PDF version)  If you require special accessibility in order to read this application, Adobe.com offers online conversion tools at:  http://www.access.adobe.com
• A minimum of three letters of recommendation from adults to whom the applicant requests to write on his or her behalf. Additional letters may be submitted as necessary.
• SAT or ACT scores. The combined SAT scores should be at least 1050, with minimum scores of 500 Verbal and 550 Math.  Minimum ACT scores are 21 English and 24 Math. Additional scores can be submitted until the selection committee meets to select final nominees. Scores should be sent directly to Representative Buyer's Plainfield district office. Congressman Buyer's SAT code is 1268; the ACT code 7401.
• A copy of the applicant's high school grade transcripts. If applicants are attending post-secondary school, they should include a grade report of their studies. The transcripts must include the applicant's grades, class rank, and cumulative grade point average through the junior year.
• Attach a recent photo to the application form.
• OPTIONAL: A 100-word essay describing why the applicant wants to attend a military academy and to later serve as a commissioned officer.