Military Academy Nominations
Instructions
The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.
Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
Congressman Guinta may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot alloted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below and include the items listed in the following check list:
- Military Academy Nomination Application Form
- SAT/ACT test scores (Please use the following codes if you would like your scores sent directly to our office: SAT Code: 3804/ACT Code: 7521)
- High School Transcripts
- Resume
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- We recommend the first letter from a teacher, the second from an adult who knows you from extracurricular activities and the third from a Guidance Counselor or Principal
- Essay on why you would like to attend a U.S. Service Academy
- Photo of Applicant
**All applications are due in the District Office by Friday October 21, 2016**
Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.