Service Academy Nominations
If
you are at least a junior in high school and would like to be
considered for a nomination to a service academy, you
should send a written formal request to Senator Schumer's
New York City office to obtain your application. Click
HERE to see a sample letter. It is not necessary to send any
other documents at this time. if you do not receive an application
within 2 weeks of writing, please do not hesitate to contact my
office at (212) 486-4430.
To
be considered for admission to the Air Force Academy, U.S. Military
Academy, Naval Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy, an individual
must have a nomination either through a Member of the United States
Senate or House of Representatives or through a military service
connection. Senators nominate applicants in their entire state
and Representatives nominate those who are domiciled in their
Congressional district. Applicants may and should seek a nomation
from both their Senators and Member of Congress.
Senators
nominate applicants in their entire state and Representatives
nominate those who are domiciled in their Congressional district.
Applicants may and should apply to both their Senators and Member
of Congress. Since the academies are able to award more appointments
than are provided by Congressional vacancies and other categories,
NO candidate who is highly qualified needs more than ONE
nomination to obtain an appointment. By the same token, no candidate
who fails to meet academy standards will benefit by having multiple
nominations.
In
order that more New York applicants will have an opportunity
to be reviewed by the academies, please let me know immediately
if you are nominated by another source. Each Congressional office
uses a selection process which is designed to meet its own needs
and standards. The different procedures are often confusing to
applicants who apply to more than one office. Last minute misunderstandings
can be avoided by carefully studying and following the instructions
of each office. Certain information is required in order for you
to be considered as an applicant. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
to submit this information and keep it updated. Completed applications
must be received at our office by November 1 because there
must be adequate time to assess each candidate's qualifications.
Applications received after that date cannot be considered.
General
Requirements
- Be at least
17 but not yet 23 years of age.
- Be a citizen
of the United States.
- Not be married,
pregnant, or have a legal obligation to support a child or children.
- At least
a senior in high school. Graduation from high school before admittance
to a military academy is required.
Application
Requirements
-
Once received, the application must be filled out, signed and
returned (by mail) along with the
requested documents by the NOVEMBER 1 deadline.
Expect to have to include the following with your completed application
packet:
- Three
letters of recommendation written by a teacher, counselor,
principal, employer, etc. someone who knows you well,
need to be included in your application packet.
- Optional
essay;
- A copy
of your high school transcript must be submitted. This transcript
must show your final junior grades and numerical class
rank. If you apply before this information is available, it
is your responsibility to request your guidance counselor
to send an up-to-date transcript and to keep your records
current.
- SAT or
ACT scores; the numerical code to have your scores sent directly
to my office is 2202 for the SAT and 7163 for the ACT.
- Applicant
must be legally domiciled in the state of New York (i.e.,
where applicant or parents are registered to vote).
Please
make early contact with the academy of your choice. In order
for you to receive a nomination, the academy needs to have all
the required forms and your file must be complete.
You
will need to send me a copy of your ACT or SAT test scores.
Applicants are responsible for registration for testing and
for requesting scores. Information concerning SAT and ACT tests
are available to you at the counseling office in your high school
or by writing:
College
Entrance Examination Board (SAT)
Box 592, Princeton NJ 05840
or Box 1025, Berkeley CA 94701
Registration
Department
American College Testing Program (ACT)
P.O. Box 414
Iowa City IA 52240
In
order for you to be considered, you must meet certain medical
qualifications. The specific qualifications will be detailed in
the information you will receive from the academy. At no cost
to the applicant, medical examinations will be scheduled with
the Department of Defense medical Examination Review Board after
a pre-candidate file has been started.
Selection
Process
Selections are made competitively
on the basis of a composite of academic factors and leadership
potential, extracurricular activities, physical fitness, and recommendations.
The following are included:
- School
records, class rank and grade point average.
- Extracurricular
activities
- College
Board Scores (ACT or SAT)
- Motivation.
One of the most important considerations in the selection of nominees
is motivation the candidate's desire to attend an academy. It
is also the most difficult to measure. To an extent, motivation
can be judged by a candidate's diligence in completing his/her
file, which is one reason those with incomplete files are not
considered for nominations. In addition, candidates are invited
but not required to write an essay on their reasons for wanting
to attend an academy. The essay is optional, but it could be most
helpful to your candidacy.
Visiting
the Academies
All
completed applications should be forwarded to the NYC office by
US Mail or private delivery service. Faxed applications are not
acceptable. The mailing address is as follows:
Senator
Charles E. Schumer
757 Third Avenue
Suite 17-02
New York NY 10017
Attn: Academy Coordinator
Telephone
inquiries may be directed to: (212) 486-4430
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