United States Service Academy Congressional Nomination Application

United States Service Academy Congressional Nomination Application - Class of 2029

Office of Congresswoman Diana DeGette
WELCOME & OVERVIEW:

Congresswoman Diana DeGette is pleased to learn of your interest in serving our country and representing Colorado's First Congressional District at a United States Service Academy.

As you know, there are five (5) Service Academies, including: the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy. Each institution has its own rules and procedures that govern appointments; therefore, you are strongly encouraged to visit each Academy's website for complete information regarding the appointment process, including Congressional nominations. Currently, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is the only Service Academy that does not require a Congressional nomination for appointment.

An appointment to a United States Service Academy is a high honor. Accordingly, the process is rigorous and competitive, often requiring many steps, including competing for a nomination from a recognized nominating authority, such as your U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator.

The instructions and deadlines that follow pertain to Congresswoman DeGette's nomination process only. Keep in mind that each nominating authority reserves the right to structure their process, including application questions and deadlines, differently. Therefore, you should consult each authority's website for complete information and make every effort to comply with their instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Congresswoman DeGette's nomination process, please contact the Service Academy Coordinator in the Denver district office at (303) 844-4988.

Congresswoman DeGette wishes you much success as you continue this process and work towards your goal of serving our country.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for appointment to any United States Service Academy, an applicant must meet the following statutory criteria:
- American citizenship;
- At least 17 years of age and not yet 23 years old by July 1st of the year the applicant would enter an academy (exception: 25 years old for the USMMA);
- Unmarried;
- Not pregnant and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
In addition to statutory requirements, each academy has established academic, physical and leadership requirements for admission. Specific requirements in each of the academic, physical, and leadership categories vary by academy and are revised regularly. However, generally, candidates for appointment to each academy must:
- Demonstrate comprehensive academic preparation;
- Demonstrate leadership, athletic ability and participation in extracurricular activities;
- Take the SAT or the ACT assessment;
- Be in good physical and mental health;
- Pass a comprehensive medical examination; and
- Pass a physical aptitude examination.
Lastly, candidates seeking an appointment to a United States Service Academy are required to obtain a nomination from a recognized nominating authority, such as a U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator (note that the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination). Due to the time constraints, these processes must occur in parallel so that the applicant is both applying to the academy for appointment and seeking a nomination at the same time.

The nomination guidelines outlined in this application pertain to Congresswoman DeGette’s office only.

NOTE: Applicants Must Apply to Service Academies Separately

In addition to competing for a nomination from a Member of Congress or other nominating official, an individual seeking appointment to a service academy must separately apply to each service academy in which he or she seeks to be appointed. Each academy requires the submission of a preliminary application to initiate the admission process. Preliminary application materials are available from each academy website listed below:

United States Naval Academy
USNA Candidate Guidance Office
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
http://www.usna.edu/Admissions

United States Air Force Academy
Admissions Office
USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025
http://academyadmissions.com

United States Military Academy at West Point
Admissions Office
600 Thayer Road West Point, NY 10996-9902
http://admissions.usma.edu

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Admissions Office
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
http://www.usmma.edu/admissions/default.shtml

United States Coast Guard Academy (*NO Congressional Nomination Required)
Admissions Office
New London, CT 06320
http://www.cga.edu/admissions

Instructions:
Please read these instructions carefully before you proceed with the nomination application. Additional information can be found on Congresswoman DeGette's website: www.degette.house.gov.

In order to be considered for a nomination from Congresswoman DeGette, all required application items must be received on or before the deadline of Monday, September 30, 2024.

Letters of recommendation, school transcript, and completed school recommendation form should be sent to Congresswoman DeGette's district office:

Congresswoman Diana DeGette
ATTN: Service Academy Coordinator
600 Grant Street, Suite 850
Denver, CO 80203

NOTE: School recommendation form, transcript, and letters of recommendation can also be scanned/emailed to joe.wood@mail.house.gov. If opting to email those documents, the email should come directly from the individual providing the letter/form, or the counselor providing the transcript, not the student.

Required Items for Consideration of Service Academy Nomination from Congresswoman DeGette:

∙ A completed application. Résumés cannot be substituted for an official application.

∙ The School Recommendation Form (downloaded in this application).

∙ Your high school transcript bearing an official seal or stamp or the signature and title of a school official.

∙ Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, principal, school counselor, employer, coach, extracurricular faculty advisor, community leader, church leader, scout/CAP/JROTC leaders, or other adult who knows you well. These two letters are in addition to the counselor/principal’s information on the School Recommendation Form.

∙ A wallet-sized (2” x 3”) picture of you (appropriate to accompany your application).

REMINDERS:

Your completed original application with all components MUST be received on or before the deadline of Monday, September 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

∙ Check Congresswoman DeGette’s website: www.degette.house.gov for important service academy application information and instructions.

∙ You can always call the Denver district office at (303) 844-4988 with questions or concerns regarding your application.

Candidate Information:
Full Name:

First nameMiddle nameLast name
Date of Birth:

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Place of Birth:
Permanent Mailing Address:

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Temporary Mailing Address: (if different than above)

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Secondary Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address:
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Full Name of Parent/Guardian 1:
First, Middle, Last
Permanent Address of Parent/Guardian 1:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Full Name of Parent/Guardian 2:
First, Middle, Last
Permanent Address of Parent/Guardian 2: (if different from above)

Street Address

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Eligibility:

Please respond to the following statements. If you answer NO to any of the statements, please call Congresswoman DeGette's office at (303) 844-4988 at your earliest convenience.
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Academic Information:
Date of High School Graduation: (MM/YYYY)
Name of High School Principal or Academic Dean:
Name(s) and Address(s) of High Schools/Colleges Attended:

Academic Performance:
Class Rank: (most recent)
e.g.: 5 in a class of 350
Unweighted Cumulative Grade Point Average: (current)
e.g.: 4.5 on 5 point scale

School Recommendation Form:

Please click arrow in top right corner of form to download.

Resume:
Please identify all awards and honors (whether academic, athletic, professional or extracurricular) earned since beginning high school.
Please identify all school-related extracurricular activities that you have participated in since beginning high school. Include years of participation; 1 = Freshman, 2 =Sophomore, 3 = Junior, 4 = Senior.
Please identify all community activities that you have participated in since beginning high school. Include duration and hours per week.
Please identify all work experience that you have participated in since beginning high school. Include duration and hours per week.
Please identify all military experience (e.g. JROTC, Civil Air Patrol) that you have participated in since beginning high school. Include duration and hours per week.

Essay(s):

Please respond to the following essay prompt(s). While there is no suggested word limit, your response should fully and satisfactorily respond to the question. Also, you should proofread your work, paying close attention to spelling, grammar, content and organization, as these will be considered in your overall evaluation. Use a separate page to write your essay(s).
REQUIRED: Why do you wish to attend a United States Service Academy, and how would an appointment impact your long-term goals? (max: 1 page, double-spaced)

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OPTIONAL ADDENDUM: If there are circumstances related to your application that you feel may adversely impact your candidate evaluation, please explain. (max: 1 page, double-spaced)

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Please Upload a Photo of You for Identification Purposes:

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United States Service Academy Congressional Nomination Application - Class of 2029

Eligibility:

Instructions:

Candidate Information:

Eligibility:

Demographic Information:

Service Academy Preference:

Academic Information:

Academic Performance:

School Recommendation Form:

Resume:

Essay(s):

Signature: