Constituent Services

Academy Nominations

US Senator John Barrasso is able to nominate up to ten young people annually to compete for each vacancy at four of the US Service Academies. Nominations are based on: 

  • Wyoming resident, 17 – 22 years of age
  • Receipt of application form and all required information
  • Academic record.
  • Results of Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and/ or American College Testing (ACT) scores. While only one set of scores is necessary, it is highly recommended that applicants take both the SAT and ACT  
  • Evaluation of leadership and community service (extra-curricular activities, student offices held, awards, community involvement, etc.)
  • At least 3 letters of recommendation from a variety of sources (school officials, teachers, coaches, community leaders, etc.) 

Following nomination, final selection and appointment is made by each service academy based on character, scholarship and test scores, leadership, physical and medical fitness, motivation, and suitability for a military career.  

 

Please complete the enclosed application and return it, along with a photo and detailed letter about yourself describing your motivation for attending a service academy, activities, offices held in school and other organizations, hobbies, interests, employment and awards. Enclose, or have your high school (or college) send an official copy of your transcripts. You may include letters of recommendation or have them sent to the address below. All information should be sent to:  

 

US Senator John Barrasso 

2120 Capitol Avenue, Suite 2013

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 

ATTN: Kristi Wallin


Results of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Training (ACT) scores should be sent to Senator Barrasso’s Cheyenne office by using the code number 4985 for the SAT and 7200 for the ACT. Plan to take the tests in the spring of your junior year or fall of your senior year. You should take the ACT and/or SAT as many times as needed to have qualifying scores. Please let Senator Barrasso’s office know when you are scheduled to take the tests, or if there will be a delay in taking them.  

 

MINIMUM ACT/SAT SCORES REQUIRED BY THE ACADEMIES:  

 

           ACT – Air Force: English – 24, Math – 25,  Reading – 24, Science – 25

                       Military: English – 23, Math – 24 

                       Naval: English – 22, Math – 24 

                       Merchant Marine: English – 22, Math – 26  

 

           SAT – Air Force: Critical  Reading / Verbal – 580, Math - 560 

                      Military: Critical  Reading / Verbal – 560, Math - 560 

                      Naval: Critical  Reading / Verbal – 530, Math - 570 

                      Merchant Marine: Critical  Reading / Verbal – 500, Math – 550 

 

It would be wise to contact at least your first and second academy choices. Be sure to continue any other education or employment plans, as well.  

 

All applicants are expected to interview with Senator Barrasso’s Academy Nominations Board. The board will meet on a date (TBD) in  Casper . Attendance before the Board is mandatory in order to be considered for nomination. Please plan accordingly.  

 

For questions or further information, please contact Kristi Wallin in Senator Barrasso’s Cheyenne field office at 307-772-2451, or by email at kristi_wallin@barrasso.senate.gov.  

 

***All materials and information must be received by October 31, 2013. Application packets not completed and received by this deadline WILL NOT be considered. 

 

***Note: Applicants to the Military Academy at West Point MUST submit a WRITING SCORE with their SAT and/or ACT exams. 


***Note: The Unites States Coast Guard Academy handles its own application and appointment process. Information may be obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard at:


Director of Admissions

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Coast 

New London, Connecticut 06320

(203) 444-8501

www.uscga.edu  

Air Force
 Naval Academy
Admissions Office
HQ USAFA/RRS
2304 Cadet Drive Suite 200
USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025		 Candidate Guidance Office
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
Military Academy
 Merchant Marines
Director of Admissions
600 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996-9902		 Admissions Office
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY 11024-9997