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U.S. Service Academy Application ProcessEach Member of Congress may nominate candidates for a limited number of vacancies at each of the five U.S. Service Academies. Congressman Matheson will make up to ten nominations for each vacancy. High school students should begin considering the application process in the spring of their junior year. Candidates are selected on a competitive basis, using criteria determined by the service academies to be indicative of the candidate's potential for success as a Cadet, Midshipman, or Airman. Applicants must also meet the following basic eligibility requirements as of July 1 of their prospective year of entry: During the nomination process, you will be evaluated on your academic qualifications, leadership ability, and physical aptitude. Final decisions will be made after an interview with Congressman Matheson's Academy Nomination Review Board. Decisions will be made based upon the quality of submitted materials and the interview score. All applicants will be notified of nomination decisions by mail. Instructions to the Class of 2013 (entering 2009-2010 Academic Year)
The online application form and all written materials (resume, transcript, test scores, recommendation letters) must be postmarked by 5:00 pm on Monday, October 31, 2008. Late application submissions cannot be accepted. Please feel free to contact Ashley Arthur in the Salt Lake office at (801) 486-1236 or visit www.house.gov/matheson if you have any questions about the U.S. Service Academy nomination process. You can also obtain additional information about the Academy admissions process through your high school counselor or the Academy Liaison Officer. |
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