Academy Nominations

Deadline for Military Academy Applications is October 20!

I am proud to have nominated the following Cadets and Midshipmen for the Class of 2012. This fall, each of these Plebes will serve their first year at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., the US Military Academy in West Point, NY, the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY, the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Co., or one of our nations esteemed military preparatory academies.

Rafael Alicia - US Air Force Academy Prep School

Christina Betancourt - Colts Neck - Merchant Marine Academy

Timothy Beery - Tinton Falls - West Point

Robert Beery - Tinton Falls - West Point

Mark Bradley – Shrewsbury - US Naval Academy Prep School

Candita Curcio – Pittstown - Valley Forge Military Institute

Steven Gonzalez – Eatontown - West Point

Evan Kalkus - Lawrenceville - Air Force Academy

Hunter Karass – Marlboro - Merchant Marine Academy

Danny Kim - East Brunswick - Air Force Academy

Julia Lantz – Eatontown - Naval Academy

Chantel Lavender - Ewing - US Naval Academy Prep School

Stephanie Migut - South River- Naval Academy

Ryan Smith – South Brunswick – New Mexico Military Institute

Daniel Taubenslag - Monmouth Junction - Air Force Academy

Daniel Tirol - Kendall Park - West Point

Introduction

My nominees for appointment to the Military Service Academies are selected on a competitive basis, using criteria determined by the Academies to be indicative of one's potential for success as a Cadet, Midshipman, or Airman. (NOTE: There are no congressional nominations to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.) Each Member of Congress is given a limited number of vacancies to fill for each Academy and 10 nominations are allowable for each vacancy. The nominees must reside in the 12th Congressional District of New Jersey.

Each Congressional Office uses a selection process that is designed to meet its own needs and standards. The different procedures are often confusing to applicants who apply to more than one office. Last minute misunderstandings can be avoided by carefully studying and following the instructions of each office.

Requirements

1. Residency: Applicant must be a legal resident of the Twelfth Congressional District.
2. Application Form and Photograph: An application form must be completed in full and sent back along with a photograph of the candidate.
3. Recommendation Form: A recommendation form (provided by my office) must be completed by your school guidance counselor or principal and returned by them to my office.
4. Transcript: An official transcript of your high school record, through the end of your junior year, must be submitted along with your class rank (if available).
5. College Boards: The Service Academies require the SAT or ACT for all potential candidates. All available scores should be sent to my office. (My SAT testing code number is 0209.)
6. Qualifying Medical Examinations: The individual academies will recommend the scheduling of medical examinations by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board after receipt of the pre-candidate questionnaire, which is used to open a pre-admission file at the academy of your choice. There is no cost to the candidate for this examination.
7. Additional Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from non-family members must be submitted, addressed to Representative Holt. These letters should emphasize the candidate's proven abilities in the areas of physical training, leadership potential, and extra-curricular activities.
8. Essay: Candidates are required to write an essay (approx. 200-300 words) on their reasons for wanting to attend an academy.

GOOD LUCK!

Applications

In order to receive the current application please contact the Congressman by writing a letter under the templete of the Service Academy Requirments. You may find a sample of the template in the respective admission guides located at each of the four major service academies websites.

• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
• U.S. Military Academy at West Point
• U.S. Naval Academy
• U.S. Air Force Academy

Should you have any further questions about the nominations process, please contact the Congressman's Academy assistant, Steven Hildner by calling (609) 750 9365 or by email at Steven.Hildner@mail.house.gov.