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Each year it is my privilege to recommend a select few of Northwest Indiana's best high school graduates for admission to the nation's service academies -- Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marine. When applying for a nomination to a service academy, an applicant must apply to both the respective academy and through my congressional office. The deadline for filing with my office is October 29, 2010 at 5:00PM EST, so it is advisable to fill out a Pre-Candidate Questionnaire for the respective academy as soon as possible. If you are interested in applying for a service academy or if you have any questions, please contact my Merrillville office.
1) Completed Application Form. Be sure to complete your essay, and rank the academies in order of your preference. You must rank ALL academies. This is required to maximize your opportunities for nomination. Important! Be sure to include your e-mail address. If you do not have one, you should get permission to use an active e-mail address at your school or one used by a friend.
2) SAT/ACT Test Scores. Use the recipient code (SAT 1888 ACT 7397) when you register, and copies of your scores will be sent directly to my office. It is advisable that you take the test as soon as possible for purposes of early reporting and optional re-examination.
3) Nomination Recommendation Submission. Three (3) recommendations must be submitted on your behalf. Your high school math and English teachers must author two of the submissions. You may wish to ask your principal, counselor, a church leader, employer, or someone who knows you well (not a relative) to submit the remaining recommendation. After you have completed your application, click on "Recommendations" and follow the directions given there. Be sure to provide your Social Security Number to anyone making a recommendation.
4) Official High School Transcript (and college transcript, if applicable), reflecting most current course work and grades. Ask your high school to mail an official transcript to my office in Merrillville.
Congressman Pete Visclosky
7895 Broadway, Suite A
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Fax (219) 795-1850
5) Link to Academy's Web Page. Contact each academy and make an application directly to each of the four academies. An early application will enhance your opportunity to garner an Appointment. A Service Academy Appointment provides an educational experience the equivalent of a scholarship worth approximately $300,000.
