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The StepsThe Steps


SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR

WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR

JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION

TIME OF ACTION

13,000

5,000

2,500

1,150

NUMBER OF CANDIDATES

Determine whether you meetthe basic requirements

Report as a Cadet

Complete USMA Forms

Start a File at West Point

Apply for a Nomination

Await evaluation and status

Obtain nomination

STEPS TO WEST POINTTHE ADMISSIONS PROCESS


Visit West Point

Complete testing


Step 1: Basic Requirements• Legal Requirements:

– 17-22 years old– United States Citizen– Unmarried– Not pregnant; with no legal obligation to support a child

• Leadership– Demonstrated leadership in school, community, church, scouts, etc.

• Academic Qualifications:– Above average High School or College academic record– Strong performance on ACT/SAT

• Medical Qualifications:– Good physical and mental health– Pass a Qualifying Medical Exam

• Physical Qualifications:– Above average strength, endurance, and agility– Good performance on Physical Aptitude Exam





TIME OF ACTION

13,000

5,000

2,500

1,150



Report as a Cadet

Complete USMA Forms




Obtain nomination



Visit West Point

Complete testing


Congressional Nomination:

Determined by nominating source

Service-Connected Nomination:

Nomination by the Secretary of the Armyfor eligible applicants

Step 2: Apply for a Nomination


Step 2: Apply for a NominationCongressional

Each Member of Congress is authorized five (5) cadetships at West Point at any one time.

Each Member may nominate up to ten (10) young people to fill each vacant cadetship.

The Vice President has five (5) cadetships for applicants from the United States at large.

* Contact Congressional offices early; each member has his/her own time schedule & process


Step 2: Apply for a NominationService-Connected

Presidential: Sons and daughters ofcareer military personnel

Regular Army & Reserve Components

ROTC Schools

Sons & daughters of deceased & disabled veterans

Sons & daughters of Medal of Honor awardees


Step 3: Open a file• Request application

– letter

– phone

– e-mail/www

– business reply card from:

“Path to Success” brochure

poster

catalog

direct mail

• Receive a Prospectus

• Return the PreCandidate Questionnaire





TIME OF ACTION

13,000

5,000

2,500

1,150



Report as a Cadet

Complete USMA Forms




Obtain nomination



Visit West Point

Complete testing


Step 4: Complete USMA Forms

• Personal Data Record

• Request for Transcript

• School Official Evaluations– Math

– English

– Chemistry or Physics

• Activities Record

• Essay / Candidate Statement





TIME OF ACTIONNUMBER OF CANDIDATES


Report as a Cadet

Complete USMA Forms




Obtain nomination



Visit West Point

Complete testing

13,000

5,000

2,500

1,150


Step 5: Obtain a Nomination

• Nominations are due to West Point from each office no later than 31 January

• Make the best impression possible; be prepared for your interview

• Be aggressive in pursuing a nomination!





TIME OF ACTION

13,000

5,000

2,500

1,150



Report as a Cadet

Complete USMA Forms




Obtain nomination



Visit West Point

Complete testing


Step 6: Complete Testing• ACT/SAT

– West Point takes the highest subscores

• Qualifying Medical Exam– administered by DODMERB

– conducted at an MTF or through contract

• Physical Aptitude Exam– pull-ups (men) / flexed-arm hang (women)

– standing long jump

– basketball throw

– 300 yd shuttle run

– push-ups


Physical Aptitude ExamMen

Top Quintile Average Passing Score Score

Pull - ups 12 + 8

Standing Long Jump 8’ 4” + 7’ 9”

Basketball Throw 75’ + 66’

300 Yard Shuttle 57.1 sec - 59.6 sec

Push - ups 74 54


Physical Aptitude ExamWomen

Top Quintile Average Passing Score Score

Flexed Arm Hang 37 sec + 22.6 sec

Standing Long Jump 6’ 8” + 6’2”

Basketball Throw 47’ + 38’

300 Yard Shuttle 65 sec - 68.4 sec

Push-ups 41 29





TIME OF ACTION

13,000

5,000

2,500

1,150



Report as a Cadet

Complete USMA Forms




Obtain nomination



Visit West Point

Complete testing


Step 7: Await Evaluation

• Files must be complete by the first Monday in March (first Monday in December for Early Action)

• West Point uses a “rolling” admissions process; the earlier your file is complete, the earlier you will be considered for qualification and selection

• Some Early Action offers of admission will be made in the fall, but the majority of offers are made in Jan-Feb-March





TIME OF ACTION

13,000

5,000

2,500

1,150



Report as a Cadet

Complete USMA Forms




Obtain nomination



Visit West Point

Complete testing


Step 8: Visit West Point• Candidate Orientation Visits

– available Monday through Friday during the academic year

– Daily Visits: for students who are at least in their sophomore year of high school

– Overnight Visits: for those who are competitive for an offer of admission

• Visits are cadet-escorted and offer a real “inside look” at the Academy





TIME OF ACTION

13,00013,000

5,0005,000

2,5002,500

1,1501,150



Report as a Cadet

Complete USMA Forms




Obtain nomination



Visit West Point

Complete testing


Step 9: Report as a Cadet• Reception Day (“R-day”) for Class of 2005

is Monday, 2 July 2001

• Come prepared

– physically

– mentally

– emotionally

• We will provide you with lots of information

– read it!

– share it!


• Apply to all available nomination sources Early

• Consider the Early Action Plan

• Complete Candidate Kit-by the first Monday in December

• Take ACT and/or SAT multiple times

• Practice for the Physical Aptitude Exam (PAE)

• Prepare file carefully with emphasis on the Personal Statement

• Visit West Point

• Consider ROTC in addition to West Point

• Make the Admissions Decision that is Right for YOU

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