A decision to apply to one of our service academies indicates a commitment
to obtaining the best education possible. The education provided by the academies
is among the most prestigious available anywhere in the world.
To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, with the exception
of the Coast Guard Academy, you will need to receive a nomination from your
Congressman, Senator, the Vice President, or the President.
Each congressional office establishes its own nomination process. Those candidates
interested in learning more about the application process, may do so by attending
one of my Service Academy Days, which are held annually around the state.
Nomination packets will be sent upon request or can be downloaded from the link below. This packet is self-explanatory
and contains all the materials needed to apply for a nomination from me. The
selection of nominees is made competitively on the basis of a composite of academic
achievement, leadership potential, extracurricular involvement, physical fitness,
character, and dedication to service.
I use the competitive system of nomination, and the academies then make the
final selections and offers of appointment. Specifically, I nominate up to ten
candidates from the state of Louisiana to complete for each vacancy afforded
for the state. These nominees are chosen with the assistance of my Service Academy
Review Board, made up of community leaders from our area. This Board plays a
key role in helping me review the outstanding candidates.
If you have not already contacted the academies you are interested in, please
do so as soon as possible so they can set up a pre-admission file for you. Links
to each of the academy websites are below.
If you would like to receive a nomination packet or if you have any questions
about my nomination process, please contact the Services Academy Coordinator
in my Baton Rouge office at (225) 383-0331.
Good Luck!
Click the following links to view information about 2008 Academy Days in Lafayette and Hammond .
To download our application click here. The deadline to submit an application packet is October 15, 2008. Frequenty asked questions.
Service Academy Links
U.S.
Air Force Academy
U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy
U.S.
Military Academy (West Point)
U.S.
Naval Academy (Annapolis)
U.S.
Coast Guard Academy
NOTE: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional appointment.
Appointments are considered solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.
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