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 of their two U.S. Senators.
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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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