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Military Academy Nominations
Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies! As your Congressman, I have the honor of making 10 nominations for each vacancy at the various Military Academies. The appropriate Academy Admissions Board will then evaluate these nominees. The nominees will be ranked in order of merit and the most qualified will be selected for an appointment by the academies. Most appointments are offered by the Academies before the end of April.
The following are the factors used in choosing nominees:
A. Academic: Grade point average, SAT scores and class standing
B. Leadership experience and ability: This is based on extracurricular activities (work, sports, service organizations, etc.).
C. Written essay: Applicants are required to submit a 500-word essay on “Why I wish to attend a military academy” or “Why I wish to serve in our armed forces as a commissioned officer.”
It is recommended that you visit the following websites of the academies for further information:
· U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
It is also recommended that you contact your High School or College Counselor to discuss proper procedure for applying to the academies.
Please fill out this application packet and return it to my Community Office. For further information, please feel free to call Manny Doria of my staff at (619) 422-5963.
