United States Senator Jim DeMint

(Please Read All Information before Beginning Online Application-We have made changes in a few areas for the 2012-2013 academy cycle).

Every year I have the honor of nominating a number of outstanding young people from all across the state of South Carolina to four of the five United States Service Academies. This is a privilege, and I am never more optimistic about the future of our country than when I meet the fine young men and women who have a desire to serve in our Armed Forces. I appreciate your interest in obtaining a nomination to the U.S. Service Academies, and I applaud your willingness to serve. I wish you the very best as you begin this challenging application process. Should you have any questions along the way, please contact Kati Jennings in my Columbia office at 803-771-6112 or by email at academynominations@demint.senate.gov.

For Nomination Process and Academy Contact Information: Click Here

U.S. Service Academy Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for a nomination from Senator DeMint to the U.S. Service Academies, you must satisfy the following requirements:

• Age: Must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed your 23rd birthday (as of July 1 of the year of admission to an academy).  *Note: The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy varies slightly, allowing individuals between the ages of 17 and 25 to apply.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Marital Status: Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
• Residence: Must be a legal resident of the state of South Carolina.
• Skill / Fitness: Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy (Contact the academies directly for more information regarding their standards).

Application Requirements for Senator DeMint:

Senator DeMint’s 2012-2013 U.S. Service Academy application deadline:

 **Application Acceptance Begins Monday, April 2, 2012**

***Current Application Deadline: 5:30 PM - Friday, October 12, 2012***
Click here to Start Your Online Application

The information outlined below is required in addition to your online application in order for you to be considered as an applicant. It is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents and ensure your file is complete. 

IMPORTANT: All paper application materials, except for your SAT/ACT scores, must be submitted in one application packet. Incomplete applications will not be considered for a nomination. All information must be received by the Senator's Columbia office no later than the application deadline of 5:30 PM, Friday, October 12, 2012.

To verify receipt of your packet, visit the online application website here. Once you have created an account, you will have access to view an online checklist that will be updated for you as your application materials are received in Senator DeMint's Columbia office.

A.  Application Form: The online application form and essay contained therein (see link above) must be fully completed and submitted no later than 5:30 PM on October 12, 2012. 

 
B.  Principal or Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form: This recommendation form must be completed by your high school/college Guidance Counselor or Principal and placed in a sealed envelope with his/her signature across the seal. It should then be submitted to Senator DeMint's Columbia office in your application packet.

Click here for a downloadable recommendation form (pdf)

C.  Transcript: An official transcript of your high school academic record (and college if applicable) must be submitted in your application packet in a sealed envelope with a signature across the seal. This transcript must show your final junior grades and numerical class rank (percentile ranks are not acceptable). If you apply before this information is available, it is your responsibility to request that your guidance counselor send an up-to-date transcript to keep your records current.

D.  College Boards (SAT and/or ACT Scores): You must take either the American College Test (ACT) and/or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) as part of your evaluation for appointment. Our office prefers that you have your scores sent directly to the Senator’s office from the respective testing agency. However, we will accept print outs of the scores from the respective testing agencies websites.

*Senator DeMint's score reporting codes are: SAT: 5317 and ACT: 7179. 

E.  Additional Letters of Recommendation and Resumé: In addition to the Principal/Guidance Counselor recommendation form required to complete your application, you should submit two other letters of recommendation.  These letters of recommendation do not have to be completed on the principal/guidance counselor recommendation form provided above.  Additionally, you should submit a resumé/list of accomplishments in your application packet. The two recommendations and resume must be submitted in ONE application packet along with your transcript and guidance counselor/principal recommendation form.

F.  DeMint Academy Board Interview: A brief in-person interview will be held with Senator DeMint’s Service Academy Review Board in Charleston, Columbia, or Greenville after a completed application is submitted by the October 12, 2012 deadline. Dates for these interviews will be posted below following the application deadline.

Saturday, November 17-Charleston

Saturday, December 8-Columbia

Saturday, December 15, Greenville

If you have questions or concerns about the process, please contact Kati Jennings in the Columbia office at 803-771-6112 or e-mail academynominations@demint.senate.gov.

REMINDER:  All paper application documents, except for your SAT and/or ACT scores must be submitted in one applicaton packet.  Incomplete application packets will not be considered for a nomination.

To verify receipt of your packet, visit the online application website here. Once you have created an account, you will have access to view an online checklist that will be updated for you as new materials are received in Senator DeMint's Columbia office. Again, it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents and ensure your file is complete.