Military Academy Nomination Procedures
Each year it is my honor to nominate young men and women in my District to the following United States Service Academies—Air Force, Naval, West Point, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. To learn more about each of these academies, take the time to explore these websites.
Nominations
To be considered for admission to a military academy, an applicant must have a nomination through a congressional office. Nominees will be selected through a competitive nomination process. To assist in selecting the most qualified candidates, I have formed an academy selection committee to interview each applicant and review his or her application package. Interviews will be conducted in December. Final selections will be made and the candidates will be announced in the weeks immediately following.
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 resident of the 33rd Congressional District.
- 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 no later than December 15, 2005.
- Please print and complete the Congressional Application Form.
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation from adults. 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.
- 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.
- A recent photo.
- OPTIONAL: A 100-word essay describing why the applicant wants to attend a military academy and to later serve as a commissioned officer.
All application materials should be sent to Representative Watson's office at:
4322 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 302
Los Angeles, CA 90010
phone: 323-965-1422
fax: 323-965-1113