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Deadline Approaches for Students Seeking Nominations to U.S. Service Academies Students’ completed nomination applications must reach Ryan’s Janesville office by November 1. 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, 2004.
Evaluations for nominations will begin in the near future and will be
based on a variety of factors including test scores achieved on the SAT or ACT,
class rank, grade point average, school records, extracurricular activities,
leadership potential, motivation, recommendations, and interviews. “For
students who want to serve in the military, develop their leadership skills and
get an excellent education, the academies offer great opportunities,” Ryan
said. “They have earned a
reputation for academic toughness and rigorous training that prepares graduates
for future challenges in both military and civilian life.” Young
men and women interested in attending one of the U.S. service academies are
encouraged to submit their applications for a nomination as soon as possible, in
order to meet the approaching November 1 deadline. Students applying for an appointment to 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 1-888-909-7926. 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 the Janesville office by the
November 1, 2004 deadline, for the class entering in 2005. 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 Applicants
for academy nominations from Congressman Ryan must be:
Competition
to enter the academies is intense, and receiving a nomination does not guarantee
acceptance by an academy. ***
Special note: Students
should not send their nomination application materials to Ryan’s
Washington, D.C. office. Mail
deliveries for congressional offices in Washington still are subject to delays
due to required security precautions.
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