Who qualifies for a presidential nomination to a service academy?

Eligible applicants must be at least 17 years old but not past their 23rd birthday (25 for the Merchant Marine), a U.S. citizen and a permanent resident of the state in which they are requesting a nomination. They also must be unmarried, not pregnant and without legal obligation to any dependents.

How hard is it to get a service academy nomination?

To be competitive for a Congressional Nomination, your SAT and / or ACT scores will probably have to be in the top 25% at a minimum. Your grades for a college preparatory curriculum (Calculus or intro to Calculus, Physics, Chemistry) will need to be at or close to 3.9 on a 4.0 scale.

Which service academy does not require a congressional recommendation?

the U.S. Coast Guard Academy
The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. These institutions prepare college-age Americans to be officers of the U.S. uniformed services.

How many people can a senator nominate to a service academy?

five
Each U.S. senator and representative can have as many as five cadets or midshipmen nominated by them at each service academy at any one time. If they have fewer than five at an academy, they can nominate up to 10 applicants to that academy for every open slot.

Can you drink alcohol at the Naval Academy?

The Naval Academy is cracking down on drinking. “We are going to have zero tolerance for alcohol misuse and abuse,” said Capt. Randy Bogle, commandant of midshipmen at the academy where liquor plays a part in about 60 percent of the serious conduct offenses.

What do I need to apply for a Service Academy nomination?

Nomination Application Packet: To be considered for a nomination, you will need to submit the following to my office in order to complete your nomination file: Letter (two pages maximum) describing yourself and stating why you want to attend a service academy and serve in our armed services.

Which sources are available to apply for a nomination?

The following sources are available to all candidates: Vice President, 2 Senators, US Representative. NOTE: You can only apply to the Senators and Representative where you are domiciled (i.e. one cannot choose which Senator or Representative to whom to apply for a nomination).

Does the vice president have the authority to nominate to academies?

The Vice President is authorized to nominate individuals to the United States Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies but cannot nominate to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and does not nominate to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

How do I get an appointment to the Naval Academy?

To receive an offer of appointment to the Naval Academy, an applicant must obtain a nomination from an official source. There are many nomination sources and applicants are encouraged to apply to all available sources. This normally includes a U.S. Representative, two U.S. Senators and the Vice President of the United States.