Service Academies

Coast Guard Academy’s Academy Information Mission (AIM)

What is it? A program that provides immersion in academy tradition and cadet life.

Who should apply? Rising High School Seniors.

For more information, visit their website here.

West Point’s Middle School STEM Workshop

What is it? A science, technology, engineering and math program taught by Academy faculty and cadet mentors.

Who should apply? Sixth and Seventh Grade students who demonstrate a strong academic performance and strong interest in pursuing college.

For more information visit their website here.

West Point’s Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) 

What is it? SLE is a fast-paced program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics conducted during the month of June each year.  You must have standardized test scores to be considered for SLE.

Who should apply? Current High School Juniors who will be 17 by July 1 of the year they would be a USMA freshman.

For more information, visit their website here.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY summer seminar

What is it? Summer Seminar at the United States Air Force Academy gives students the opportunity to experience life on campus firsthand. Specially designed for high school juniors heading into their senior year, Summer Seminar allows participants to live like a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet for four days.

Who should apply? Rising High School Seniors.

For more information, visit their website here.

FBINAA Youth Leadership Program & Florida FBINAA Youth Leadership Academy

What is it? The FBI National Academy Associates offers the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and the Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) at Camp Blanding in Starke, Florida. The YLP is an eight-day program for 62 students from across the U.S. and internationally, while the YLA accommodates 20-25 Florida youth aged 14-16. Both programs provide intensive training in leadership skills, ethics, and community engagement at no cost to participants, aiming to develop socially conscious leaders who can make a positive impact in their communities.

Who should apply? Current High School Sophomores and Juniors (ages 14-16 by program start date).

For more information, visit their website here.