Service Academy Nominations

 
 

Latest Infomation for Prospective 2010 Academy Applicants:

Academy Day:  Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon at the Armory on the campus of Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Applications Due:  October 1, 2010.
Completed Application packets are to be sent to:  Steve Buyer, 100 S Main Street, Monticello, IN 47960
Applicant Interviews:  Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 7:30 am - 2:00 pm at the Armory on the campus of Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

THE ACADEMIES

The United States Service Academies have provided America with many of its finest leaders. Past graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at WestPoint, the Air Force, Naval, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Academies, have not only ascended to the top military positions, but have become Presidents, astronauts, and industrial leaders. Considered to be among the top academic institutions in the country, these schools are still graduating the nation's best and brightest: America's leaders. If you believe in professionalism, honor, service to your country, and in yourself...

Accept the challenge and become one of America's leaders

NOMINATIONS

To be considered for admission to any military academy, an applicant must have a nomination through either a congressional office or activities related to military service. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply for and receive nominations from both categories.

Nominees will be selected using the competitive nomination process. This method allows increased competition among the candidates and offers an equal chance for all qualified applicants.  To assist in selecting the most qualified candidates, Congressman Buyer has formed an academy selection committee to interview each applicant and review his or her application package. Interviews will be conducted December 5, 2009 and, in the weeks immediately following, final selections will be made and the candidates will be announced.

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 legal resident of the 4th District of Indiana.
    • 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 to my office no later than October 1.

  • A completed application form. (click here for the PDF form). If you require special accessibility in order to read this application, Adobe.com offers online conversion tools at:  http://www.adobe.com/downloads/ .
  • A minimum of three letters of recommendation from adults to whom the applicant requests to write on his or her behalf. Additional letters may be submitted as necessary.
  • SAT or ACT scores. Effective immediately, candidates for the Class of 2012 (i.e. entering the academies in 2008) and later are required to submit a writing score with their SAT and or ACT exam. The SAT requires the writing exam as part of the test itself. However, the writing portion on the ACT is currently optional. If you register for the ACT, you must select the “ACT Plus Writing” exam. If you have already registered for an upcoming ACT and did not select the “ACT Plus Writing” exam, you should immediately contact ACT (319-337-1270) to add the writing portion. For more information, please visit: http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/changereg.html . The combined SAT scores should be at least 1120, with minimum scores of 560 Verbal and 560 Math. ACT minimums should be at least: English: >24, Math: >24, Reading: >24, Science: >23. Additional scores can be submitted until Congressman Buyer's Academy Selection Committee meets to select final nominees. Remember, your highest test scores will be used. Test early, test often.
  • Scores should be sent directly to Congressman Buyer’s Monticello District Office at 100 South Main Street, Monticello, Indiana, 47960. Congressman Buyer's SAT code is 1268; the ACT code 7400.
  • 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.
  • Attach a recent photo to the application form.
  • MANDATORY: A 100-word essay describing why the applicant wants to attend a military academy and to later serve as a commissioned officer.