FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Doug McGinn October 7, 1999 (202) 225-3031 RYAN ENCOURAGES FIRST DISTRICT STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES
"The U.S. Service Academies are known throughout the world for academic excellence and have graduated many of the greatest military, civic, business, and governmental leaders of our history." WASHINGTON - Congressman Paul Ryan today urged high school students in the First Congressional District to apply for nominations to the U.S. Air Force, Military, Naval, or Merchant Marine Academies. Ryan announced that candidate evaluations will begin in the near future and will be based on test scores achieved on the SAT or ACT, class rank, grade point average, school records, extracurricular activities, leadership potential, motivation, recommendations, and interviews."Acceptance to the U.S. Service Academies is highly competitive," said Ryan. "Candidates generally represent the top tiers of their class, are active in their community, and show great potential for leadership."
"The U.S. Service Academies are known throughout the world for academic excellence and have graduated many of the greatest military, civic, business, and governmental leaders of our nation. Not only do the academies provide young cadets with an opportunity to obtain a quality education, they also provide them the opportunity of serving their country."
Due to the lengthy nomination and evaluation process, Ryan encourages young men and women interested in attending any one of the academies to begin the application process as soon as possible. Applications can normally be obtained from high school career centers or guidance counselors. Applications should be submitted to Ryan's office postmarked no later than October 30, 1999 for the class entering in June 2000.
Send Applications to: Congressman Paul Ryan Attention: Andrew Speth, District Director Janesville Constituent Services Center 20 S. Main Street, Suite 10 Janesville, WI 53545 Applicants must be an established legal resident of the First Congressional District of Kansas, at least 17 years of age but not past their 23rd birthday on July 1 of the year of admission, citizens of the United States, unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents. The SAT or ACT exams must be taken and scores reported.
For more information, please contact (608) 752-4050.