United States Service Academies – Basic Requirements

All qualified candidates 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 years

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

U.S. Military Academy at West Point http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Home.aspx

U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/index.php

U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs http://www.academyadmissions.com/

U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London

http://www.cga.edu/admissions/

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