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Military Academy Nominations

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This press release from Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA) was published on 2025-01-03 and titled "Military Academy Nominations".

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Military Academy Nominations

Military Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Instructions The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Congressman Cisneros may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to the district. In order to receive a nomination, interested participants must complete an application with their respective academy of choice and complete the U.S. Service Academy Congressional Nomination Application. Submission Deadline (received by, not postmarked): October 30, 2026 You can download your application below: Document fall-2026-class-of-2031-application.docx_0.pdf (431.91 KB) A completed application requires the following items: Personal information Personal commentary, including a 500-word essay about yourself, your goals, and reasons you would like to attend a service academy. Two teacher recommendations: Use the recommendation forms included in the application. Teachers should complete the forms, seal in envelopes, and return the forms to the student OR mail to 100 S Citrus Ave, Ste 204 Covina, CA 91723 Attn: Service Academy Coordinator. The forms must arrive with the application package. Separate letters of recommendation are NOT required. One Non Academic Recommendation. Recommender cannot be a family member. They should be a coach, volunteer leader, family friend, or even a veteran. Recommender should complete the form, seal them in an envelope, and return the form to student or mail to our office address: 100 S Citrus Ave, Ste 204 Covina, CA 91723 Attn: Service Academy Coordinator Candidate Fitness Assessment scores. Interview Request Form. Official High School Transcripts. The transcripts must arrive with the application in a SEALED envelope. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Official SAT and/or ACT scores. Applicants may contact College Board at (609) 771-7600 or visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/sending-scores to request that scores be sent directly to Congressman Cisneros' office. A recent wallet-sized photograph of the applicant. For any additional questions, please call the office at (626) 646-0369.

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Military Academy Nominations Military Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Instructions The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Congressman Cisneros may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to the district. In order to receive a nomination, interested participants must complete an application with their respective academy of choice and complete the U.S. Service Academy Congressional Nomination Application. Submission Deadline (received by, not postmarked): October 30, 2026 You can download your application below: Document fall-2026-class-of-2031-application.docx_0.pdf (431.91 KB) A completed application requires the following items: Personal information Personal commentary, including a 500-word essay about yourself, your goals, and reasons you would like to attend a service academy. Two teacher recommendations: Use the recommendation forms included in the application. Teachers should complete the forms, seal in envelopes, and return the forms to the student OR mail to 100 S Citrus Ave, Ste 204 Covina, CA 91723 Attn: Service Academy Coordinator. The forms must arrive with the application package. Separate letters of recommendation are NOT required. One Non Academic Recommendation. Recommender cannot be a family member. They should be a coach, volunteer leader, family friend, or even a veteran. Recommender should complete the form, seal them in an envelope, and return the form to student or mail to our office address: 100 S Citrus Ave, Ste 204 Covina, CA 91723 Attn: Service Academy Coordinator Candidate Fitness Assessment scores. Interview Request Form. Official High School Transcripts. The transcripts must arrive with the application in a SEALED envelope. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Official SAT and/or ACT scores. Applicants may contact College Board at (609) 771-7600 or visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/sending-scores to request that scores be sent directly to Congressman Cisneros' office. A recent wallet-sized photograph of the applicant. For any additional questions, please call the office at (626) 646-0369.