skip to main contentskip to popular page linksskip to main navigation links
Office Hours Program Social Security Calculator Translate this page into another language
photo of Mike Capuano Michael E. Capuano representing the 7th district of Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives Go to the House of Representatives homepage
Visit Mike's video channel on YouTube Like Mike on Facebook

 

 Mike's Schedule Voting Record District Maps Register To Vote FAQ Site Map e-Updates
Printer-friendly web page: U.S. Service Academy Nominations

U.S. Service Academy Nominations

In order to be considered for entry into one of our nation's service academies, applicants must obtain a nomination from the member of Congress who represents their community. It is Congressman Capuano's honor and privilege to perform this service for students of the 7th District.

U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colorado

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

U.S. Military Academy
West Point, New York

U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland

Eligibility

To be eligible for a nomination to a service academy, applicants must also meet a variety of requirements including the following:

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 22
  • Applicants must be United States citizens
  • Applicants must have never been married

Applications

Applications must be sent to our district office in Cambridge, Mass., no later than December 31 to be considered. A completed application will include:

  • The Congressional Nomination application form
  • Letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or your principal
  • SAT or ACT scores, sent directly from the Educational Testing Services
  • Official school transcript, sent directly from your school
  • Complete list of your extracurricular activities
  • Three letters of recommendation from people who know you well, excluding family members and the aforementioned recommendation from your counselor or principal
  • A 300-word essay discussing your interest in attending the academy
  • A recent photograph

Please call our us at 617-621-6208 if you have any questions.

 

CONSTITUENT SERVICES

 

United States Service Academies

Visit these websites to get more information about our nation's service academies.

 

Home | About | Biography | Contact | Issues | Links | News | Schedules | Services

E-Updates | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Accessibility

110 First Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
P: (617) 621-6208
F: (617) 621-8628
Hours

Roxbury Community College
Campus Library
Room 211
Boston
Hours

Stetson Hall
Room 124
6 South Main Street
Randolph
Hours

  Constituent Services Click to close menu
  Casework and Constituent Assistance
  Citizenship/Naturalization Information
  Immigration Casework
  Ordering Flags Flown Over The Capitol
  Presidential Greetings
  Tours
  U.S. Service Academy Nominations
  Internship Programs
  Washington, D.C. Attractions
  Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance
  FAQs
  News and Multimedia Center Click to close menu
  e-Updates
  Recent Votes
  Press Items
  Video and Audio
  Photo Gallery
  Legislative Issues Click to close menu
  Mike on the Issues
  Recent Votes
  Mike's Voting Record
  Scorecards for Mike's Votes in Congress
  Legislation Sponsored by Mike
  Earmark Requests
  Committees and Caucuses
  Ethics Task Force
  Congressional Schedules Click to close menu
  Mike's Schedule
  House Floor Summary
  Weekly House Schedule
  Annual House Calendar
  Weekly Senate Schedule
  About The 7th District Click to close menu
  Maps
  Cities
  Demographics
  The 7th District Over the Years
  Nobel Prize Winners
  Interesting facts about Massachusetts
  Massachusetts Links
  Links Click to close menu
  Massachusetts Links
    State Government
    About the 7th District
    Arts, Culture and Attractions
    Chambers of Commerce
    Colleges and Universities
    Exploring Massachusetts
    Hospitals and Health Organizations
    Newspapers
    Sports

  Federal Government Links
    USA.gov - Official Government Portal
    Legislative Branch
    Executive Branch
    Judicial Branch
    Federal Agencies
    Kids' Pages
    Register to Vote
    Washington, D.C. Attractions
    Business Opportunities with the Government

  Links For Students
 
  Contact Mike Click to close menu
  District Office
  Washington, D.C. Office
  Office Hours Program
  Community Meetings
  E-mail Mike's Office