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Academy Nominations

Admission to an academy requires meeting certain qualifications and obtaining a nomination from a nomination authority such as a Congressional Member, a Federal Senator, the President (for sons and daughters of career or retired military parents), the Vice President, and the Secretaries of the Armed Forces (for Active Duty Enlisted Members). A nomination is a recommendation to an academy from one of the above nominating authorities. A nomination is required to be considered for academy admission, and please note that an appointment is an official offer of admission by a service academy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMY ENTRY
Legal Requirement: Nominees must be citizens of the United States and reside in the state and congressional district from which they are nominated. Nominees must be at least 17 years of age and not have reached 23 years of age by July 1 of the year of entry.

Qualifications: Applicants for nomination are evaluated upon academic performance using SAT and ACT exam scores, class rank, and high school/college transcripts. Physical aptitude is judged by an individual's involvement in athletic activities. Leadership potential is based upon leadership roles in extra-curricular activities such as organized sports, class government, clubs, scouting and community involvement. Motivation to serve the nation and making the military a career is a highly valued attribute. Recommendations are required from teachers and others familiar with the accomplishments of an applicant. Physical aptitude and medical/vision exams are required of all applicants and are scheduled and evaluated by the academies.

REQUESTING CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION

Requests for nomination should be sent directly to Congressman John E. Peterson at the contact information below:

Congressman John E. Peterson
ATTN: Academy Coordinator
1524 West College Avenue, Suite 209
State College, PA 16801

Phone: 814-238-1776
Fax: 814-238-1918

Nomination Request Form

TO REQUEST A PRE-CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE FROM AN ACADEMY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

United States Naval Academy: http://www.usna.edu
United States Military Academy: http://www.usma.edu
Air Force Academy: http://www.academyadmissions.com http://www.usafa.af.mil
Merchant Marine Academy: http://www.usmma.edu
United States Coast Guard Academy: http://www.cga.edu (The Coast Guard Academy Does not Require Congressional Nomination

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