Basic Requirements All qualified c andidates must possess a strong desire to serve their country The admissions process to each branch is an extensive and very competitive process In order to apply an applicant must demonstrate ID: 199628
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United States Service Academies – Basic Requirements
All qualified
c
andidates must possess a strong desire to serve their country. The
admissions process
to each branch is
an extensive and very competitive
process. In order to apply an applicant must demonstrate:
Achievement in a rigorous academic program (at or near the top of their class)
High standardized test scores (SAT and/or ACT)
Strong leadership qualities/experience
Top physical condition with no medical limitations (sports participant)
High moral character
Graduates of all four academies receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as officers in their respective service branch. In all cases, there is a service obligation of a minimum of five
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United States Service Academies – Steps in the Application Process
The application process for all academies begins NOW. It is an
accelerated
and
prolonged
process that is deadline sensitive.
Go to the
Academy website(s)
for instructions on how to apply
Contact your Admissions Representative (Liaison Officer)
Apply for a Congressional
Nomination (not required for USCG)
Complete Medical Examination and Candidate Fitness Assessment
Complete all application
materials
Meet ALL deadlines
Summer Leadership Academies Slide3
U.S. Military Academy at West Pointhttp://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Home.aspxSlide4
U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolishttp://www.usna.edu/Admissions/index.phpSlide5
U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springshttp://www.academyadmissions.com/Slide6
U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New Londonhttp://www.cga.edu/admissions/Slide7
Reserved Officer Training Corp (ROTC)
ROTC programs are offered at over 1,000 colleges in the US. Each service branch has its own program (not USCG), requirements and features. There are two ways to enter a college ROTC program:
Four-year ROTC scholarship recipients require application through the selected ROTC branch of service. The merit scholarship is given in exchange for a set commitment of service
ROTC
college participants
join the ROTC program at a campus as a freshman or sophomore, and participate in weekly ROTC classes and exercises in addition to a regular school schedule. Two or three year scholarships are offered in exchange for service upon graduation