Our
nation's military service academies provide a world-class education for
America’s brightest and bravest and have produced some of our country's
greatest leaders.
It is my great honor to nominate young men
and women of character to the United States Air Force Academy, Military
Academy, Naval Academy and Merchant Marine Academy. (The US Coast Guard
Academy does not require nomination. For information on applying to the
USCGA, please visit: http://www.uscga.edu/opportunity)
Application Deadline is Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 5 pm PT!
Last year's accepted Academy nominees: Janet Wong, Military Academy; Zachary Lim, Military Academy; John "Jack" McDonough Finch, U.S. Naval Academy; Jackie; Philip DeTurck, U.S. Naval Academy; Calvin Llarena, U.S. Airforce Academy; Jeanne Shem Domingo, U.S. Airforce Academy. Not pictured, but accepted: Angelique Peray-Genovese, U.S. Airforce; Diana Tsang, Military Academy.
Please read ALL below requirements, then download, complete and return this Academy Application (pdf) to the address provided.
To be considered, an applicant must first meet these basic requirements:
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United States citizen
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Unmarried with no dependents
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Excellent academic achievement
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Ability to pass a physical aptitude test
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Strong leadership potential
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High moral character
In addition, an applicant must provide:
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A completed application (click here to download)
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SAT or ACT test scores
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High school transcript
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Photograph
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3 letters of recommendation
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Personal essay
Applicants must also apply directly to the desired Academy or Academies:
United States Air Force Academy
Director of Admissions
Colorado Springs , Colorado 80840
1-800-443-9266
www.usafa.af.mil
United States Military Academy
Admissions Office
West Point , New York 10996
1-800-822-ARMY
www.usma.edu
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Admissions Office
Kings Point , New York 11024
1-800-732-6267
www.usmma.edu
United States Naval Academy
Director of Candidate Guidance
Annapolis , Maryland 21402
1-800-249-7707
www.usna.edu
Please note that you can apply for a nomination from other sources:
- Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer
- President Barack Obama, who nominates children of career military personnel, deceased or disabled veterans, military or civilian personnel in missing status, and Medal of Honor Recipients
- Vice President Joseph Biden, who nominates five individuals from across the United States per year
- The Secretary of each military department, Army, Navy and Air Force, who nominates members of regular military, reserve components, and participants in the ROTC.