College Essay Guy's Guide to US Service Academies (a great summary)!
United States Military Academy – apply online at http://admissions.usma.edu
United States Air Force Academy - (800) 443-9266, apply online at http://www.academyadmissions.com
United States Naval Academy - (410) 293-4361, apply online at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions
United States Coast Guard Academy - apply online at https://www.uscga.edu/admissions/
1. Open Applicant File
Request a Pre-Candidate Questionnaire from the Admissions Office of the applicable Academy.
2. Request Nominations
Write to Congressional Representatives, (i.e. Congressmen/women, Senators) for a nomination. Attend events where you can meet your congressmen/women. Make local contacts. Volunteer.
3. Complete Testing
Take ACT or SAT tests, schedule Physical Aptitude Exam & Medical Exam.
4. Complete File
Complete all forms and return to academy or academies by their deadline.
5. Visit Service Academies
Call Admissions Office to set up a tour of academies.
*** Tip: Consider attending a summer camp. Highly selective candidates may qualify for a LOA (Letter of Assurance) for assurance of an offer.
West Point Summer Camp
Naval Academy Summer Camps
Air Force Academy Summer Seminar
Coast Guard Academy AIM Summer Program
Congressional Nomination to
West Point
2024
Entered West Point - Summer 2024
Congressional Nomination to
US Naval Academy
2023
Congressional Nomination to
US Naval Academy
2022