Academy Nominations
I am pleased to learn of your interest in seeking a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies. The privilege of nominating candidates to the Academies is one of the most enjoyable responsibilities of serving as a Member of Congress.
There are five service academies in the United States that offer young men and women a free college education at a highly-ranked, nationally-recognized academic institution while preparing them for an officer`s commission in the armed forces. All except for the Coast Guard Academy require a congressional nomination for admission. For information on how you may get a nomination or questions regarding the process, please contact my Austin office at (512) 473-2357.
Nomination and Appointment Information
To be considered for admission to a service academy, an applicant must have a nomination through either a congressional office or directly from serving in the military. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply for and receive nominations from either category. Nominees will be selected using the competitive nomination process. This method allows increased competition between the candidates and offers an equal chance for all qualified applicants. To assist in selecting the most qualified candidates, I have formed an academy screening committee to interview each applicant and review his or her application package.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
As per the requirements of the military academies, candidates must meet the following requirements as of July 1st of the year of admission:
- Must be at least 17 years of age, but not have passed one`s 22nd birthday.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be a legal resident of Texas’ Tenth Congressional District.
- Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
General Admission Standards
For consideration, each applicant must complete and submit an application packet no later than October 19, 2007. To obtain an application packet, please call my Austin office at (512) 473-2357.
The items listed below are required as part of the application packet:
- A completed application form. Call my Austin office at (512) 473-2357, to obtain an application packet.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from any of the following: a teacher, principal, counselor, community leader, or someone else who knows the student. No additional letters are necessary.
- Typed Resume – Include school and community activities, athletic participation, honors, awards, after school/summer job, etc.
- Attach two (2) recent color photographs to the application form (Billfold size head shot such as a school photo or passport picture).
- A 250 word typed essay describing why the applicant wants to attend a military academy and serve as a commissioned office.
- SAT or ACT Original Scores Report. This report is in addition to the scores on your transcript. Additional scores can be submitted until the selection committee meets to select final nominees. Scores should be sent directly to my Austin office (if you will indicate code number 4439 on the SAT test, the testing institute will forward the scores directly to us. Use code 7691 for the ACT).
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- A copy of the applicant's official high school grade transcript. If applicants are attending post-secondary school, he or she should include a grade report of his or her studies. The transcripts must include the applicant's grades, class rank, and cumulative grade point average through the junior year.
For More Information
For more detailed information regarding the programs offered by each of the academies, you are encouraged to follow the links below. Each service academy has its own web site.