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Blank APPLICATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION form (.doc) Each year Congressman Lungren is proud to nominate a select group of candidates from the Third Congressional District to be considered for appointment to United States Military Service Academies: - U.S. Military Academy
- U.S. Naval Academy
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
( U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require Congressional Nomination.
Visit www.cga.edu for information.) This year's Academy Day will be held on Sept. 20. The Academy Day is a chance to get more information about the Military Service Academies and how to apply. A representative from each Academy will be present: Saturday, Sept. 20
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Rancho Cordova City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
CANDIDATE CRITERIA: - Applicant must live in the 3rd Congressional District
- Applicant must meet all Academy requirements
- Applicant must be at least 17 years old, and not have passed your 23rd birthday by July 1 of the year of entry to the Military, Naval or Air Force Academies
- 25th birthday for the Merchant Marine Academy
- Applicant must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents
- Applicant must be a United States Citizen by Application for Congressional Nomination deadline date.
- Evaluations are made on the "whole person" model, taking into consideration academic, leadership and physical abilities
If you are interested in applying for a Congressional Nomination to a Military Service Academy, please contact our Gold River Office at (916) 859-9906 for further information and to schedule an Introduction Appointment or visit our Academy Day on Sept. 20.
INSTRUCTIONS for APPLICATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION
SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS DEADLINE
Those applying for Congressional Nomination for the Class of 2013 must submit the APPLICATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION form and the other required documents (see checklist) by Monday October 20, 2008 to:
OFFICE of CONGRESSMAN DAN LUNGREN
2339 GOLD MEADOW WAY, SUITE 220
GOLD RIVER, CA 95670 All documents must be received as a complete application package. Letters of recommendation and transcripts must be in sealed envelopes inside the larger application. The only part of the application which may be mailed seperately is SAT and ACT test scores.
CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS with NOMINATION COMMITTEE
In November, eligible applicants whose files are completed by the deadline date will be notified of the date of their interviews with Congressman Lungren's Academy Nomination Committee. Interviews will take place in early December.
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Nominations will be determined using the competitive method, with all nominees submitted unranked to the Academies, allowing equal opportunity for each candidate.
If nominated, you will be notified by February 1, 2009. Academies will then contact nominees, evaluate each, and then extend final offers of appointment. If you are offered an appointment to a Military Service Academy, you will be notified by May 1, 2009.
There are usually more applicants than available seats to the Academies. If you are not selected for nomination or appointment, you are encouraged to re-apply the following year. Re-applicants are often selected after an additional year of preparation. You may also consider enlisted service, from which you may apply to an Academy.
REMINDER
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS WITH EACH ACADEMY YOU ARE CONSIDERING ATTENDING.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST (Download a copy of the APPLICATION CHECKLIST here)
DEADLINE: If you will be applying for Congressional Nomination for the Class of 2013, the APPLICATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION and other required documents listed below must be received or postmarked no later than OCTOBER 20, 2008:
MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY APPLICATION
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN DAN LUNGREN
2339 GOLD MEADOW WAY, SUITE 220
GOLD RIVER, CA 95670 All documents must be received as a complete application package. Letters of recommendation and transcripts must be in sealed envelopes inside the larger application. The only part of the application which may be mailed separately is SAT and ACT test scores. APPLICATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION
Blank APPLICATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION form (.doc). Complete and mail to above address. - TRANSCRIPTS
Current, sealed OFFICIAL transcript(s) from most recent high school, and, if applicable, college. - SAT / ACT SCORES
OFFICIAL SAT, and/or ACT scores mailed directly from testing agency. CODES: SAT - 4450; ACT - 7242. If you take the tests more than once, please be sure all score reports are sent to us. The highest scores in each category will be considered. WE WILL ACCEPT TEST SCORES FOR TESTING THROUGH SAT TESTING DATE OCTOBER 4, 2008 OR ACT TESTING DATE SEPTEMBER 13, 2008. - 3 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Three letters of recommendation from adult, non-family members, placed in sealed envelopes by the writers. - ESSAY
500-word essay describing why you are interested in attending a Military Service Academy. - RESUME
Current resume; include extracurricular activities, leadership positions, academic and athletic accomplishments, and other relevant awards and distinctions. - COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE
- RECENT WALLET-SIZED PHOTO
For questions or to check the status of your file, please contact our Gold River office at (916) 859-9906
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