Step 1. Confirm Eligibility

Step 2. Gather Personal Information

Step 3. Apply Online

• complete the Candidate Questionnaire 

• application window opens on February 1 for high school juniors

Step 4. Connect with Field Force representative

Step 5. Apply for a Nomination

Step 6. Get a Medical Examination

• DoD Medical Examination Review Board will provide location and date of exam

Step 7. Take the Candidate Fitness Assessment

Step 8. Take College Entrance Exams

• choose either the SAT or the ACT "plus writing"

Step 9. Track your Application File to Completion

Step 1. Confirm Eligibility

Step 2. Preliminary Application

• must apply before December 31 of senior year

Step 3. Apply for Nomination

• application window opens on April 16 for high school juniors

Step 4. College Entrance Exams

• forward to Academy using appropriate college code numbers

• SAT Code - 5809 / ACT Code - 1742

• Must be taken before January 31

Step 5. Transcript

• counselor will upload with Candidate Academic Information form

Step 6. Get a Medical Examination

• DoD Medical Examination Review Board will provide location and date of exam

Step 7. Take the Candidate Fitness Assessment

Step 8. Interview

• conducted by Blue and Gold Officer

Step 9. Admission Selection Process & Deadlines

Mar 1 - Dec 31

•  Pre-candidate Questionnaire opens March 1 of student's junior year

• Deadline to submit is Dec 31 of senior year

Jul 15 - Jan 31

• selected candidates will begin application process

• transcripts and teacher evaluations

Dec 1 - Jan 15

• Summer Seminar applications open for rising seniors

• last day to apply is Jan 10

January

• SAT/ACT must be taken before January 31

Feb - Apr

• applications are reviewed and majority of appointments are offered

• apply for a nomination

April

• most candidates who completed application will know admissions status

May 1

• National College Decision Day

June

• Air Force Academy class enters

• Summer Sessions take place