Services for Future Leaders
Internships
Interns in Congressman Tierney’s office are college students and high school seniors who gain valuable experience by working part or full time in either the Washington, DC, Peabody or Lynn offices. These students are immersed in all aspects of the office, including constituent service, correspondence and research. Accordingly, interns are expected to have strong communications skills, be organized and work well in a team environment.
Congressman Tierney’s office accepts interns for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters each year. Preference is given to residents of the Sixth District or those attending colleges or universities within the District. All positions are unpaid, though many interns are eligible to receive academic credit from their college or university for their work. Although responsible for securing their own housing, the office can provide information for summer intern housing options in the Washington, D.C. area.
The number and nature of intern positions will be set based upon the needs of the Washington, DC, Peabody or Lynn offices. Interns should be prepared to work a minimum of 16 hours a week.
Applications are received on a rolling basis.
Interested applicants should send the following information to the appropriate office listed below. Any questions should be directed to Emily Cook at (202) 225-8020.
- A letter of interest in the position
- An up-to-date resume
- A letter of recommendation
- One writing sample
2238 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Fax: (202) 225-5915
Service Academy Nominations
My office offers information for candidates seeking nominations to the U.S. Service Academies. Massachusetts residents of the Sixth Congressional District who wish to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies must have a completed package postmarked November 1, in order to be considered for nomination to attend one of the Academies in July of the following year.
For further information, please contact:
Maria Costigan
Phone: (978) 531-1669
Fax: (978) 531-1996
Congressman Tierney and recent West Point Graduate Andrew Lee
The U.S. Service Academies include:
- U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York
- U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York
Please note: the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. If you would like an application to this academy, you may contact the school directly at The U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Admissions Office, New London, CT 06320-4195 (Phone: 203-444-8501).
To Apply
To be eligible for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must have a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements listed below:
- Applicants are required to be between the ages of 17 and 22;
- Applicants are required to be citizens of the U.S.;
- Applicants must be single;
- Applicants must have minimum SAT scores of 550 verbal and 540 math OR minimum ACT scores of 24 English, 25 Math, 22 Reading, and 25 Science Reasoning;
- Applicants must rank in the upper 40 percent of their class;
- Applicants must have outstanding participation and performance in high school activities (athletic and non-athletic); and
- Applicants must have good moral standing.
Interviews through my office for all eligible applicants are performed by my Screening Committee, and the selection process is very competitive. My office submits a list of 10 nominees from an unranked slate for each vacancy. The academies then select the most qualified candidates to fill the vacancies.
For more information or to request an application package, please contact my Peabody Office by calling Maria Costigan at (978) 531-1669 or faxing (978) 531-1996. Alternatively, you may send me an EMAIL.
The SAT code for Congressman Tierney's office is 3575. The ACT code is 7458.