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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
CONTACT:
September 18, 2003
Kate Dwyer: 202-226-7326

Deadline Approaches for Students Seeking Nomination to U.S. Service Academies

Students’ completed nomination application forms must reach Ryan’s Janesville office by November 1.

WASHINGTON, DC – First District Congressman Paul Ryan today reminded students and eligible military personnel in the First Congressional District who seek a nomination to the U.S. Air Force, Military, Naval, or Merchant Marine Academies that his Janesville office must receive their completed applications by November 1, 2003.  Ryan said 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.  

“Young people who want to work very hard, get a great education, learn how to be a leader, and serve our country through the military should consider applying to the academies,” Ryan said.  “The competition to get in is intense and, once students are there, the demands are rigorous.  It’s a uniquely tough college experience, and for students who are looking for a combination of academic challenges and military training it could be ideal.” 

In light of the approaching November 1 deadline for nomination application forms, Congressman Ryan encourages young men and women interested in attending any one of the academies to submit their applications as soon as possible.   

Students interested in attending a U.S. service academy must have a nomination from an authorized nominating source.  Members of Congress are authorized to nominate candidates, as are the President, Vice President, and the Secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force.  Students seeking a nomination from Ryan should contact his office by calling toll-free 1-888-909-RYAN (7926).  Nomination forms are available through Ryan’s office or on his congressional website at www.house.gov/ryan/academy . Completed nomination application forms must reach Congressman Ryan's Janesville office by the November 1, 2003 deadline, for the class entering in 2004.

*** Special note: Students should not send their nomination application materials to Ryan’s Washington, D.C. office.  Mail deliveries for congressional offices in Washington are still greatly delayed due to required security precautions. 

Students should send their applications to Ryan’s Janesville office, to the attention of Chad Herbert.  The address and phone number for this office are listed below:   

Congressman Paul Ryan
Attention:  Chad Herbert
Janesville Constituent Services Center
20 S. Main Street, Suite 10
Janesville, WI 53545
phone: 1-888-909-RYAN (7926)

Applicants for academy nominations from Congressman Ryan must be:

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