Military Academy Nominations

Dear Service Academy Nomination Applicant,

Of the many responsibilities I fulfill as a member of Congress, there are few that are equal in honor to nominating young men and women from my district to the United States Service Academies.

Each of the United States Service Academies holds a position of high esteem in our nation. By taking the time to fill out an application for nomination, you are one step closer to joining a line of leaders stretching back into our nation’s history who were educated at these storied institutions. You are also one step closer to taking on the profound responsibility of serving and protecting our country.

Please use this site as well as my District Office as resources as you complete the application process.

Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.

Sincerely,

Bradley S. Schneider

Member of Congress

• Application Instructions

• Military Academy Nomination Form

• Frequently Asked Questions

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies.

As your 10th District Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, each year I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of highly qualified applicants to the entering class of each service academy.

Completed applications received on or before October 10 will be referred to my nominating committee.

To assist you with the application process, I have provided information below detailing the eligibility and application requirements that will enable me to recommend you to my nominating committee for review. For further guidance about this process, please contact Barb Cornew in my district office at 847-793-0625.

Service Academy Eligibility

• Be a permanent resident of the 10th Congressional District of Illinois
• Be a United States Citizen
• Be at least 17 years old and not past your 23rd birthday.
• Be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

Service Academy Nomination Checklist

The following must be submitted by October 10 in order for Congressman Schneider to refer your application to the nominating committee.

NOTE: It is not necessary to submit all documents at once. However, applications and supporting documents will not be accepted if received after the October 10 deadline.

• U.S. Service Academy Nomination Form (include link to form on website)
• Official high school transcript, including courses in progress for Fall 2014
• Official ACT and/or SAT scores
• Minimum of three letters of recommendation
• An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less)
• Resume (please include education, awards/honors, work experience, extracurricular activities)
• Current Photo (.jpeg format)

Mail or deliver transcript, test scores, and letters of recommendation to:

Office of Congressman Brad Schneider

ATTN: Military Academy Nominations

111 Barclay Blvd., Ste. 200

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

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Military Academy Nomination Form 

In addition to completling the form below, please also include: 

• An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less)
• Resume (please include education, awards/honors, work experience, extracurricular activities)
• Current Photo (.jpeg format)

Your Information

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First Name:

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Last Name:

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Date of Birth:

Social Security Number:

Street Address:

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City:

State:

Zip Code:

Gender:

U.S. Citizen: Yes No

If not, list your country of citizenship:

Parents/Guardians:

Telephone

Telephone Number:

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What are these options?
This is to help the constituents that are hard of hearing or use a video phone alert us to that fact so we can use the proper technology when we need to call them. The default option “Voice” is a normal audible telephone.

Education Information

Name of High School:

High School Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

GPA:

Class size

Rank

Graduation Date

Test Scores

SAT Scores

Math:

Writing:

Critical Reading:

Composite:

ACT Scores

English:

Math:

Reading:

Science:

Composite:

Academy Information

Number your preference (1 to 4) of academies — with 1 being your highest preference

U.S. Air Force Academy:

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:

U.S. Military Academy (West Point):

U.S. Naval Academy:

An appointment to the Service Academies is based on a desire by the candidate to devote a lifetime of military service and implies recognition by the appointee of an obligation to the government to devote him / herself to a military career. Are you interested in an appointment on that basis?

Yes No

Additional Information

Name of hometown newspaper:

Is it okay to use your name in a press release after receiving a nomination or appointment?

Yes No

NOTE:

Please include a list of your extra curricular activities and leadership responsibilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do I apply for a nomination?

My nomination application period opens May 15th of each year for those candidates who are high school juniors and will be seniors the following school year, or who have already graduated.

What is the deadline for submitting application materials?

The deadline for submitting an application for nomination to my District Office is October 10th.

Will I be notified as parts of my application are received?

Yes. My office will send a letter to applicants as parts of their applications are received. This letter will state which parts of the application have been received and which parts are still required to complete the application.

What happens after I have completed my nomination file?

Applicants who submit a completed nomination file will be scheduled for an interview in late October or early November.

What criteria are used in selecting candidates?

Nominations are based on a "whole person" evaluation. Factors such as academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills, physical aptitude, character and motivation are taken into consideration and compared with other applicants.

How many academies are there?

There are five service academies.

·       U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York

·       U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland

·       U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs

·       U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York

·       U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut

Are the requirements the same for all of the service academies?

No. Although many of the qualifications are similar, each academy operates under its own admissions guidelines. Visit the academy of your choice via the websites noted for each academy's particular admissions qualifications. It is not necessary to seek a nomination to the Coast Guard Academy, as the U.S.C.G.A. accepts candidates based on their own testing criteria.

Who should I ask to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf?

Some of the people applicants typically seek recommendations from include:

·       Teachers

·       Counselors

·       Employers

·       Coaches

·       Clergy

·       Scout Leaders

My office does not require a specific recommendation form. A letter of recommendation is sufficient.

Will I automatically be selected by the academy after I receive a nomination?

No. You will be placed among a select group of nominees, and the academy of your choice will make the final decision. If selected, you will receive an offer of admission (an appointment) directly from the academy.

What if I choose more than one academy? Will I be limited to a single nomination?

No. You can be nominated to multiple academies depending on how well you have competed among this year's pool of candidates. It is also possible to win multiple appointments.

When will I know if I have been offered an appointment by an academy?

Academies will begin to notify candidates of their admission status in February. All offers of appointment are generally sent out by May.