Every
year, a select number of young men and women from Massachusetts
start preparing to serve their country -- while getting an
excellent education -- by attending one of the nation's service
academies: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, The U.S.
Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
The admissions process for these schools is different from
that of most other colleges: even before undergoing the academy's
rigorous selection process, interested applicants must first
receive a nomination from their U.S. Representative or one
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I am permitted to make a limited number of nominations for
appointments to these academies each year. As a Navy combat
veteran, I take academy nominations very seriously. I know
there are many aspects about a candidate that cannot be
communicated on paper. Therefore, I personally select evaluating
committees for each of the academies. These evaluating committees
interview each of the final 25-30 candidates personally.
Qualified high school students interested in going to one
of the service academies are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants are required to submit:
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An essay, no shorter than 250 words, explaining why
they should be considered for nomination to an appointment
at a service academy. |
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An official high school or prep school transcript
(with official school seal) |
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Three letters of recommendations |
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SAT scores |
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Information on activities, awards, honors, etc. |
Applications are accepted beginning the January
of the applicant's junior year in high school, and the deadline
for turning in the complete package is October 31. For further
information, or to receive an official request-for-nomination
packet, call, write, or e-mail Mary Pappey in the Boston
Office.
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