Services: Important Deadlines For Academy Applicants
Between Spring Semester of junior year to October 31 of senior year
(and anytime up to age 23 for high school graduates)
Submit application form to Senator Nelson's Omaha office to begin your file
You must also contact the Academies directly to begin the process with them.
As early and as often as possible
Take SAT and/or ACT and forward scores to the office of Senator Ben Nelson. Receipt of test scores may take considerable time, so take the SAT and/or ACT as early as possible.
No later than October 31 of senior year
This is the deadline to submit all required material. It should be postmarked no later than October 31. (Application, SAT and/or ACT test scores, transcripts and letters of recommendation)
*** Candidate files that are incomplete when interviews are held may not be given final consideration for a nomination.
No later than early November of senior year
Nebraskans who expect to be unable to appear for a personal interview in mid-November should contact my Omaha office at 402-391-3411.
Mid-November of senior year
Attend scheduled personal interview in Nebraska (additional test scores and additional biographical material may be hand carried to the interview)
Early December of senior year
Selection Committee evaluates all applicants
Late December of senior year
All applicants will be informed of the Senator's nomination decisions
January through June
Service Academies review nominees and make their offers of appointment
Late June/Early July
Appointees report to service academies
For specific dates and deadlines or more information, please contact: Jan McCarty at the Omaha office: 402-391-3411 or email: Jan_McCarty@bennelson.senate.gov
