Service Academy Nominations

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2012 Academy Night
Monday, September 17, 2012
(click here for details)

Members of the United States Congress are asked each year to make military academy nominations. This is to ensure a wide range of students from across the nation attend the academies

Without a doubt, the military academies are some of the finest schools in our nation. Not only do they teach academics, but instill discipline, commitment and leadership in the young Americans who attend.

Students are strongly advised to contact their academies of choice in the spring of their high school junior year to begin their academy application process by submitting a “pre-candidate” questionnaire. Once your file is opened, the academies will begin to make a “whole-process” evaluation taking into consideration: Character, Leadership, Physical Aptitude, Medical Fitness and Motivation. It is important to be in communication with the academies, even before you begin the process to seek a Congressional nomination.

To apply for a nomination, potential appointees must complete an application (download). The application is due on or before November 15th of the applicant’s senior year. If qualified, an interview will be scheduled in December with my academy selection committee. This committee is composed of business, academic, and community leaders.

To apply for a nomination, the following eligibility requirements must be met by each applicant as of July 1 of the year of admission to the service academy.

  • Age: Must be between the ages of 17 and 23 years old.
  • Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen and a resident of the 21st Congressional District of California.
  • Marital Status: Unmarried, not pregnant and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
My academy selection committee, and the academies themselves, look for a well rounded person and weigh out academic qualifications, test scores and leadership abilities. Competition is tough!

After a congressional nomination is made, it’s then up to the individual academies to make their final decision. When that decision comes and you have succeeded in receiving an appointment - the real test begins. You will report in the summer prior to your freshman year to begin an intensive basic training program before you begin an intense and gratifying four-year education.

Further information can be obtained from my office in Visalia, where completed applications should also be returned.

Please note: The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require Congressional Appointments and offers appointments solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.