Constituent Services
Academy
The following requirements apply for entrance to all four service academies to which Members of Congress are entitled to make nominations:
THE NOMINATION
To be considered for admission to a service academy, an applicant must receive a nomination from the Executive Branch, a U.S. Senator and/or a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Title 10, U.S. Code, establishes two nomination categories -- Congressional and Military Service-Connected. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply for and receive nominations in both categories.
Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. Senators nominate from applicants in their entire State. Representatives nominate from applicants domiciled in their Congressional Districts. Applicants may apply for and receive nominations from both their United States Senators and from their Representative. Applicants may also apply to the Vice President of the United States who can nominate applicants at large.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Each applicant competing for a nomination from Congressman Linder must meet the following eligibility requirements as of 1 July of the year of admission to a service academy:
Each element of a candidate's academic record is carefully evaluated by the Academy Advisory Panel. The elements evaluated include a complete high school record, including course transcript and extra-curricular activities (and college record, when applicable), class standing, and either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) scores.
(Congressman Linder's College Code is 7357 for the ACT and 0622 for the SAT).
PHYSICAL APTITUDE
A candidate's strength, endurance, and agility are measured by the Physical Aptitude Examination (PAE). Candidates are advised to prepare for this examination by engaging in vigorous activities such as running, general conditioning exercises, and competitive games. Details on PAE can be found in the appropriate academy manual, together with height and weight limitations.
MEDICAL FITNESS
Applicants who meet minimum scholastic standards will be scheduled to take a service academy qualifying medical examination at a military or civilian contract facility near the applicant's home. Although medical qualification standards vary for each of the academies, only one exam is required. However, different tests may be necessary depending upon the academy. Scheduling and evaluation of the exam is accomplished through the Department of Defense Medical Review Board (DODMERB). Applicants who have questions about their medical exam results should direct them to:
DODMERB, 8034 Edgerton Dr., Suite 132, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2200, Phone: (719) 333-5362.
SEVENTH DISTRICT APPLICATION PROCESS
Click here for a copy of the application. Candidates residing in Georgia's Seventh Congressional District seeking a nomination from Congressman Linder must file all required information with Congressman Linder's District Office by no later than 5:00 PM, Friday, October 22, 2010. Required materials include: (i) a completed application (copies are also available from Congressman Linder's District Offices), (ii) a current official high school transcript, (iii) copies of all SAT and/or ACT scores (ACT is not required), (iv) three required letters of recommendation (at least one from an academic teacher and one from the principal or a guidance/career counselor), (v) a letter from the applicant not to exceed 200 words explaining why he or she desires to attend an academy, and (vi) a recent photograph.
INTERVIEW
Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the Seventh District Service Academy Advisory Panel. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and location of their interviews.
NOMINATION
Congressman Linder will make nominations to the academies based upon the recommendation of the Seventh District Academy Advisory Panel from amongst qualified candidates who have completed the application process and who meet minimum standards for the respective academies to which they have applied. A nomination by Congressman John Linder does not assure appointment of any applicant. Final appointment decisions rest with each academy.
QUESTIONS
Contact the Seventh District Academy Advisory Panel Coordinator at (770) 232-3005 with any questions or comments about the nomination process.
HOW TO CONTACT THE ACADEMIES
All prospective candidates should request a pre-candidate questionnaire from each of the four academies from which he/she would consider a nomination. It is important to establish a file with the academies, as well as with this office. The phone numbers and addresses of the academies are as follows:
U.S. Air Force Academy, Admissions Office
Colorado Springs, CO 80840-5025
Telephone: 719-333-2520
U.S. Military Academy, Admissions Office
West Point, NY 10996-1797
Telephone: 914-938-4041 or 1-800-822-USMA
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Admissions Office
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
Telephone: 516-773-5000 or 1-800-732-6267
U.S. Naval Academy, Admissions Office
Annapolis, MD 21402-5019
Telephone: 410-293-4361
THE NOMINATION
To be considered for admission to a service academy, an applicant must receive a nomination from the Executive Branch, a U.S. Senator and/or a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Title 10, U.S. Code, establishes two nomination categories -- Congressional and Military Service-Connected. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply for and receive nominations in both categories.
Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. Senators nominate from applicants in their entire State. Representatives nominate from applicants domiciled in their Congressional Districts. Applicants may apply for and receive nominations from both their United States Senators and from their Representative. Applicants may also apply to the Vice President of the United States who can nominate applicants at large.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Each applicant competing for a nomination from Congressman Linder must meet the following eligibility requirements as of 1 July of the year of admission to a service academy:
- Be at least 17 years old, but not have passed his/her 23rd birthday;
- Be a U.S. citizen, residing in the Seventh Congressional District of Georgia;
- Be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents; and
- Be men/women of good moral character who are trustworthy, emotionally stable, and motivated.
Each element of a candidate's academic record is carefully evaluated by the Academy Advisory Panel. The elements evaluated include a complete high school record, including course transcript and extra-curricular activities (and college record, when applicable), class standing, and either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) scores.
(Congressman Linder's College Code is 7357 for the ACT and 0622 for the SAT).
PHYSICAL APTITUDE
A candidate's strength, endurance, and agility are measured by the Physical Aptitude Examination (PAE). Candidates are advised to prepare for this examination by engaging in vigorous activities such as running, general conditioning exercises, and competitive games. Details on PAE can be found in the appropriate academy manual, together with height and weight limitations.
MEDICAL FITNESS
Applicants who meet minimum scholastic standards will be scheduled to take a service academy qualifying medical examination at a military or civilian contract facility near the applicant's home. Although medical qualification standards vary for each of the academies, only one exam is required. However, different tests may be necessary depending upon the academy. Scheduling and evaluation of the exam is accomplished through the Department of Defense Medical Review Board (DODMERB). Applicants who have questions about their medical exam results should direct them to:
DODMERB, 8034 Edgerton Dr., Suite 132, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2200, Phone: (719) 333-5362.
SEVENTH DISTRICT APPLICATION PROCESS
Click here for a copy of the application. Candidates residing in Georgia's Seventh Congressional District seeking a nomination from Congressman Linder must file all required information with Congressman Linder's District Office by no later than 5:00 PM, Friday, October 22, 2010. Required materials include: (i) a completed application (copies are also available from Congressman Linder's District Offices), (ii) a current official high school transcript, (iii) copies of all SAT and/or ACT scores (ACT is not required), (iv) three required letters of recommendation (at least one from an academic teacher and one from the principal or a guidance/career counselor), (v) a letter from the applicant not to exceed 200 words explaining why he or she desires to attend an academy, and (vi) a recent photograph.
INTERVIEW
Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the Seventh District Service Academy Advisory Panel. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and location of their interviews.
NOMINATION
Congressman Linder will make nominations to the academies based upon the recommendation of the Seventh District Academy Advisory Panel from amongst qualified candidates who have completed the application process and who meet minimum standards for the respective academies to which they have applied. A nomination by Congressman John Linder does not assure appointment of any applicant. Final appointment decisions rest with each academy.
QUESTIONS
Contact the Seventh District Academy Advisory Panel Coordinator at (770) 232-3005 with any questions or comments about the nomination process.
HOW TO CONTACT THE ACADEMIES
All prospective candidates should request a pre-candidate questionnaire from each of the four academies from which he/she would consider a nomination. It is important to establish a file with the academies, as well as with this office. The phone numbers and addresses of the academies are as follows:
U.S. Air Force Academy, Admissions Office
Colorado Springs, CO 80840-5025
Telephone: 719-333-2520
U.S. Military Academy, Admissions Office
West Point, NY 10996-1797
Telephone: 914-938-4041 or 1-800-822-USMA
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Admissions Office
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
Telephone: 516-773-5000 or 1-800-732-6267
U.S. Naval Academy, Admissions Office
Annapolis, MD 21402-5019
Telephone: 410-293-4361