Military Academy Information Day is Sept. 18
Military Academy Information Day is Sept. 18
U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette (R-Bainbridge Township) is
sponsoring his annual Military Academy Information Day at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Auburn Career Center's
Presentation Center, 8140 Auburn Road, Concord Township.
LaTourette said representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy,
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy (West Point)
and U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) are expected to be on hand to
help students learn more about their educational
opportunities. Each representative will give a brief overview
about their school, and will be available for individual questions
after the formal presentations.
The program is open to students of all ages and their
families. Anyone with an interest in learning more about the
service academies and the nomination process is welcome to
attend.
LaTourette said his office uses the "competitive" nomination
process, which is used by most members of Congress.
LaTourette is able to submit up to 10 nominations for each vacancy
at the various academies. Candidates are then ranked by the
admissions offices in order of merit in accordance with the
specific academy system. The most highly qualified student is
selected for an offer of admission (appointment) to fill the
vacancy.
This process applies to all service academies except the United
States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. It
offers appointments solely on the basis of an annual nationwide
competition, and there are no Congressional nominations or
geographical quotas involved.