General Qualifications for all Applicants:
Individuals seeking a nomination to one of the service academies from Congressman Herger (2nd Congressional District of California) are encouraged to apply in the spring of their junior year of high school. Only students eligible to enter an academy in the summer of 2009 (Class of 2013) may apply for a nomination at this time.
Due to the competitiveness of the selection process, it is strongly recommended that in addition, each candidate apply to both U.S. Senators and the Vice President.