ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
THE ACADEMIES
There are four service academies in the United States that require a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Each academy offers young men and women a free college education at a highly-ranked, nationally-recognized academic program while preparing them for an officer's commission in the armed forces. The academies are: the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy at West Point, and the Naval Academy.
SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS: BASIC FACTS
Acceptance at an Academy involves at least a nine year obligation
to the Service--four years at the Academy and five years with the
Service. Appointments in the 29th District are very competitive.
Therefore, you are encouraged to apply through all available sources.
These include United States Senators Boxer and Feinstein, the Vice
President and, if you are the child of a deceased or disabled veteran, through the Branch of Service.
GUIDELINES
 Must be at least 17 years of age, but not yet 23 years of age.
A citizen of the United States.
Unmarried, no legal obligation to support a child or dependent.
A legal resident of the 29th Congressional
District.
You will need to submit a complete application to Congressman
Schiff's office that includes:
Two letters of recommendation.
An official transcript, including
your Junior year course work, your grade point average and your
class rank.
College Boards--SAT or ACT scores.
Indicate 4479 on the registration form to have scores forwarded
directly.
A qualified medical examination
will be scheduled with the Department of Defense Medical Review
Board through the Academy after they receive your pre-candidate
questionnaire.
BASIS FOR NOMINATION:
Candidate's school record--grade point average and class rank.
Extra-curricular activities--athletics, community service, and school organizations.
SAT scores--A competitive candidate must have above 560 on verbal and above 600 on math.
Motivation.
Interview with Congressman Schiff's Service Academy Advisory Board.
You must also complete the appropriate application process with each Academy of interest to you.
Applications for the class of 2009 must be submitted as a complete packet to the Pasadena District Office of Congressman Adam Schiff by November 12, 2004
Click
Here for Application Form
Applicant submissions will be reviewed by Congressman Schiff's advisory board. Interviews will commence following the close of the application deadline.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information please contact Congressman Schiff's Pasadena office at (626) 304-2727.
For more detailed information regarding the programs offered by each of the academies, you are encouraged to follow the links below. Each service academy has its own web site.
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