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Demystifying the Congressional Nomination to Service Academies
Trisha Dach
6 minute read
If you are applying to a Service Academy, chances are you need a Congressional nomination!
In this post we break down what a Congressional nomination is and how Members of Congress choose who to nominate. You can find more resources for applying for a Congressional nomination at the bottom of this post. Note we do not discuss service-connected nominations in this post, which is an additional option for candidates.
In order to be offered an appointment to one of the following Service Academies, you need a nomination!
- Air Force Academy (USAFA)
- Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
- Naval Academy (USNA)
- West Point (USMA)
Congressional nominations can come from one of your two State Senators or your local State Representative (or any MoC in your state for the USMMA).
This means for USAFA, USNA, and USMA you have three Members of Congress who can nominate you.
You may be extremely well qualified, but unless you have a nomination from one of these Members of Congress, in general you won’t be offered an appointment (or granted admission).
What does this really mean? Why does it matter to you?
In order to understand the implications of getting a Congressional Nomination, we have to look at how many nominations Members of Congress are authorized.
1. Each Member of Congress (MoC) is authorized five slots at each Service Academy.
This means that typically, each MoC has 1 cadet or midshipman in each class year at a Service Academy and 1-2 spots for incoming applicants. With each Member of Congress, you are probably competing for one open vacancy.
2. Each MoC can submit up to 10 candidates for a single vacancy in one of their five slots. If they have two vacancies, they could submit up to 20 candidates.
3. There are three different methods that MoCs use for nominations:
- Competitive Nomination
- Principal Nominee
- Principal Nominee with Numbered Alternates
MoC can either be extremely directive to each Service Academy on exactly who they choose to nominate OR they can send a group of prospective appointees to each Service Academy admissions board and let the Service Academy admissions board decide who to nominate.
Although Members of Congress can send up to 10 names per vacancy in each Service Academy, rarely do representatives send the full 10 unless in competitive districts. Senators often send 10 names.
Option 1: Least Restrictive – The Competitive Nomination
The MoC does not choose a favorite candidate, but instead chooses 2-10 qualified candidates and lets the Service Academy admissions team choose. West Point and the Air Force Academy use the Whole Candidate Score and Selection Composite Score to choose the most qualified candidates. You can use our calculators to estimate your WCS and SCS respectively.
- Option 2: Principal Nominee
If the MoC chooses a principal nominee, this candidate is the first person from the district offered an appointment assuming they are deemed fully qualified by the Service Academy. If the principal is not fully qualified, then the Service Academy can choose from the alternates.
Option 3: Most Restrictive – Principal Nominee with Numbered Alternates
The Member of Congress specifies explicitly which order the Service Academy must go through to find the vacancy winner.
- Why it Matters How Members of Congress Nominate Candidates
If you live in an extremely competitive Congressional District, you could be competing against many other well-qualified candidates.
Think excellence in academics with strong SAT/ACT scores and among the top of their class. Think leaders in the community and athletes with accolades.
You may be a well-qualified candidate yourself but if the competition in your district is intense, you may not receive a nomination. If you get nominated but not chosen to fill the vacancy, you could be put on the National Waiting List.
If you impress your interview board, they may choose you as the principal nominee – virtually guaranteeing an appointment assuming you are fully qualified.
- Statistics on Congressional Nominations
The Merchant Marine Academy is the least competitive for nominations.
- Last year only 75% of all Members of Congress nominated at least one candidate to the USMMA. On the other hand, 99% of MoC nominated to USAFA and USNA.
Here’s How to Beat the Odds and Win that Nomination
- Excel during your Congressional Interview
The Congressional interview is your chance to shine. What you lack on paper, make up for in charisma and your ability to demonstrate your strong desire to attend the Service Academy of your choosing. This is especially true if you live in a district where the Representative submits nominations as Principal with Numbered Alternates as if you are their principal the admissions board “must” offer you an appointment if you are fully qualified.
- Come Prepared to Discuss and Counter Weaknesses
During the interview, highlight your shortcomings and your plan to overcome them when asked about them. This demonstrates self-awareness and the type of foresight that the Service Academies are looking for.
- Apply for ALL Possible Nominations
You should exhaust all options when it comes to the nomination process. This means all three Members of Congress for your district for the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, and West Point. You are eligible to receive a nomination from ANY Member of Congress from your state if you are applying to the Merchant Marine Academy.
The Merchant Marine Academy Nomination Process is Different
If you are interested in the USMMA, keep in mind that the nomination process is slightly different. You can learn more about the differences for the Merchant Marine Academy here.
- USMMA Fills Nominations by State, not by Congressional District
Each state has a number of vacancies to fill each year, based on the proportion of representation in Congress. USMMA uses these slots to fill vacancies until around April and then begins to offer appointments to candidates on the National Waiting List, slightly veering off from the state vacancies. If you are on the NWL applying to USMMA you probably will not get an offer of appointment until after 1 April.
- USMMA Only Uses Congressional Nominations
You are not eligible for service-connected nominations or the Vice Presidential nomination.
- Any Member of Congress From Your State Can Nominate You for the USMMA
This means you shouldn’t limit yourself to only three MoC, apply to all Representatives in your state.
What Happens If You Don’t Receive a Congressional Nomination?
If you have dreams of attending a Service Academy but don’t receive a nomination, there are still other opportunities to serve in the military. We would also suggest that if you are firm on a Service Academy, you re-apply the following year. It is possible to attend a year of college and then re-apply for a Service Academy, either from ROTC to a Service Academy or as a civilian.
This is why we recommend having a backup plan for attending a Service Academy. We recommend applying for an ROTC scholarship at the very minimum. This also demonstrates your dedication to commissioning into the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Resources for Congressional Nominations
- How to write a Congressional nomination essay
- The Vice Presidential nomination
- Find your State Senators
- Find your local State Representative
We can help you curate a strategy just for your student based on your Congressional District. Book an hour strategy session with us to discuss your best way ahead.
Listen to our podcast episode on the Congressional nomination process! Candidates (and parents) often confuse the difference between a nomination and an appointment to a Service Academy, especially if candidates are otherwise fully qualified. In this episode, we will look at gaining a nomination through a Member of Congress.
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- Option 1: Least Restrictive – The Competitive Nomination
- Option 3: Most Restrictive – Principal Nominee with Numbered Alternates
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STRATEGIES TO WIN YOUR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the most complex part of the Academy admissions process: the most often asked about, and most mysterious, and that is the Congressional Nomination process.
Here’s why: no other college requires it. This is completely unique to the Service Academies, and it throws another curveball in the long journey to get to your dream of an Academy appointment.
The goal is to earn one nomination to each Academy you are applying to. Without a nomination, you cannot be directly admitted to an Academy, and instead, are only eligible for a prep school.
What Stands In Your Way?
You only have a 10% chance of getting accepted to an Academy, but if you follow what we teach, you can drastically improve your odds. Over the last three years, 100% of our clients have earned Congressional nominations. This past year, 87% of our cohort earned Academy appointments. Our strategy has a proven record of success.
We want you to remember that this process is much more complex than normal college, so ask for help. We offer our Pro Program for rising seniors, where we will take applicants through the application process from start to finish.
Timeline: What to Expect
Here’s a very simplified version of the entire application process for Academies, Nominations, and ROTC, all in one picture.
On the left hand side, you’ll see Academies on top, Nominations in the middle, and ROTCs at the bottom. We wanted to put these three buckets together in one slide because applicants have different deadlines for each of these three categories.
Deadlines. The red lines are the typical deadlines for Academy, Congressional and ROTC applications. The exact dates for each Academy are at the top.
Beginning. At the beginning of 2nd semester junior year, summer seminar applications will open up, and they will occur during summer going into senior year of high school.
Real Applications. The real applications open over the summer, as shown.
As you can see, most of the requirements converge in the fall, so expect the fall of your Senior year will be the busiest time of your life. The most challenging aspect of this Academy application process is the number of competing requirements during the fall of senior year. Your Congressman and Senator application processes are going on at the same time as your Academy, ROTC, and college early action applications. Meanwhile, you are team captain of your varsity sports team, taking five AP classes, and are President of 1-2 clubs. How do you keep it all straight? The answer is, you can’t. You must get your Academy, Nomination, and ROTC applications done before senior year starts. The sweet thing about the August 31st deadline is it gives you peace of mind for your senior year; meanwhile, it increases your chances of success for Academy admissions. Double win!
The Seven Most Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to donate to my Congressman’s office or vote a certain way in order to win?
No, this is a myth. Folks are surprised to learn that, by and large, this is a merit-based process. If your politics don’t align with my Congressman or Senators, you don’t need to start “voting a certain way.” The Selection Panel is trying to send the most competitive candidates from their district into the Academies, so they are trying to pick the best candidates.
Who are the decision makers for the nomination?
This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the process. In general, very few Congressman, if any, get involved in the decision making. They appoint an independent selection panel comprised primarily of military veterans. The panel scores the applications and interviews candidates. This panel is administratively run by a Congressional staffer who organizes the panel, answers applicant questions, and delivers interview invites and nomination letters on the Congressman’s behalf. So, to clarify, the Congressman is usually not the one who chooses you. It’s the selection panel that chooses on behalf of the Congressman.
Which is better odds, winning a Congressional nomination in my district or winning a Senator nomination in my state?
The odds are significantly higher to win at the district level, for 2 reasons:
- Your Congressman has just as many nominations as your Senator (10 per Academy)
- Your district is much smaller than your state; therefore, less applicants. Each district covers 500,000-700,000 voters, whereas states have millions (ie. North Carolina has 10 million people).
Does it help me if I get two nominations to USAFA (or USMA, USNA, USMMA)?
The requirement is that you get 1 nomination. The second nomination can help a little, but not nearly as much as the first. We’ve heard the Dean of Admissions say it gives Admissions a bit more flexibility in granting you admission if you are on multiple nomination lists. But by far, getting the first one is the most consequential.
If I’m applying to multiple Academies, how do I win multiple nominations?
While we have no way to guarantee you will win multiple nominations, the best way to maximize your success is with a strong application and interview. This is why we begin with clients doing their Congressional essay and Recommender Guide, and end with clients doing their Interview Guide, followed by mock interviews. For further details, see question #7.
Which Academy should I put as my #1 choice for each nomination application?
Remember, the goal is to get a nomination to each Academy you are applying to. For your Congressman, which is the most likely nomination, put your #1 Academy as your top choice.
But what about for the Senators? This strategy will vary from client to client, depending on their preferences. Frequently, for one of the Senators, we advise clients put their #2 Academy as their #1. Since Senators are more likely than Congressman to only give you a nomination to your #1 choice, putting your #2 Academy as your #1 furthers your chances of getting another nomination. If you are equally excited about USNA as USAFA, then perhaps you put USNA #1 on both Senators. The strategy varies per client. What you don’t want to do is put USMA #1 on all 3 nomination applications when you also would love to attend USNA.
If I don’t get the nomination, should I quit?
Even if you don’t get it….finish your Academy application! Every year, folks don’t finish their applications because they don’t get the nomination. This is unwise.
Below are a few reasons you should complete the application process:
- You might get into prep school!
- You’ll have completed the DODMERB process, which makes it easier next time. DODMERB is good for two years.
- You’ll be a re-applicant, which shows perseverance and passion, which Academies value highly.
- You’ll have gone through it before, which will make you more experienced next time you re-apply
- You can ask admissions for feedback, which only makes you better.
The one thing I want you to remember is…
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US Service Academy Nominations Application Instructions
A nomination to one of the United States Service Academies is a distinct and rare honor. Acceptance of an academy appointment involves at least a nine-year obligation to the Service: four years at the academy and at least five years of active duty service (with the exception of the Merchant Marine Academy). In order to process your application, we need your cooperation. The information below is provided to help you expedite your application.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
The competition for nominations in the Fifth District is especially keen, and therefore you are urged to apply for a nomination from every available nominating source. These include Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, the President and the Vice President. Children of deceased or disabled veterans or children of Medal of Honor winners may apply for a nomination from another source; I will not be able to duplicate that nomination. Since academies may award more appointments than are available through Congressional vacancies, more than one nomination is neither required nor of assistance in achieving an appointment. Please advise me immediately if you are nominated by another source.
Each Congressional office uses a selection process, which is designed to meet its particular needs and standards. Please carefully read and follow the specific instructions for each office.
If you have not already filed a pre-candidate questionnaire with the Academies of interest to you, please complete the appropriate Academy Information profiles on their web sites. Most of the academies now require that you apply via their website. Upon learning of your interest, the Academy will establish a Prospective Candidate's File for you and send you any pertinent information. I will not be able to offer a nomination to any student who does not have an open candidate file at the relevant Academy and has not submitted a completed packet by my deadline.
II. REQUIREMENTS
You must be:
- 17 years old but not yet 23 years old to enter all academies, except the Merchant Marine Academy, which is 25 years of age .
- A citizen of the United States.
- Unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support a child or dependent.
- A legal resident of the Fifth Congressional District of Maryland (except the Merchant Marine Academy).
You must furnish:
- A complete application form: Please find enclosed a copy of an application. Formal candidacy is established upon receipt of the completed application. All materials must be submitted as a complete packet. Due to the pandemic and the inaccessibility to standardized testing sites this year, SAT and ACT scores are not required but will be accepted if available.
- Three letters of recommendation: Enclosed are forms, which may be used to accompany these letters. Two of the three letters must come from recent teachers who have instructed you (from different disciplines). The remaining letter can be written by counselors, employers, coaches, clergy or anyone who knows you well.
- An up-to-date transcript: The transcripts must be official and should include your grade point average, class rank, and your junior year course work.
- Essays – 4 short essays demonstrating your interest, why you would be successful at the Academy and what hardships/obstacles you have overcome which would render you the ideal candidate. Essay topic questions can be found here.
III. TYPE OF NOMINATION
For each vacancy I have at the U.S. Air Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine Academies, I may nominate up to ten candidates to compete for that vacancy. Under the competitive appointment process that I use, the academies will select from my slate of nominees the one candidate they believe to be the most qualified for an appointment. The remaining nominees will then compete for other available appointments in a nationwide pool.
IV. BASIS FOR NOMINATION
Nominations are made competitively on the basis of the composite of the candidate's academic record, extra-curricular activities, essay testimonials, and an interview with the Fifth District Service Academy Selection Board. The following are considered:
- Personal Testimonials provided via the required essays
- School Records, including grade point average and class rank (if available). The average competitive candidate stands in the upper fifth of his or her class.
- Extracurricular activities, including work, athletics, community service, and school clubs and organizations. Serving in leadership roles such as the team captain or president is preferred.
- Motivation is one of the most important considerations, but the most difficult to measure. To an extent, motivation is reflected in the diligence, independence, and perseverance the candidate shows in completing his or her file. The interview is also designed to assess an applicant's leadership potential.
- Brief Essays: Each applicant is asked to respond to four short essay questions.
V. FINAL NOTES
If your file is complete, you will be notified in early November about the scheduled time of your interview before my Service Academy Selection Board. The Board is comprised of members of the academic, military, and civic communities who serve as a panel to review nominations. All interviews will be conducted in November over a Zoom/Skype call due to Coronavirus.
The online application is available on my website: /help/us-service-academy-nominations along with the printable version of the application form. While the online application is preferred, the assembled application can be emailed to:
Mrs. Stefanie Carey Barone at: [email protected]
Any questions or concerns in general about the process can be directed to Ms. Barone at the email above or by phone at: 301-843-1577.
THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE POSTMARKED BY
October 11, 2024
Service Academy Nomination FAQs
Mobile Menu OverlayThe White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 Service Academies ApplicationThe 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. The Vice President is authorized to nominate individuals to the United States Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies and typically does so annually, as described below. The Vice President cannot nominate individuals to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and does not make nominations to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. In order to be entered into competition for a Vice Presidential nomination, applicants must complete the online nomination application during the application period of March 1 to January 31 preceding the year of entrance to the academies. The Office of the Vice President will not accept paper applications. 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Sample Service Academy Essay Answer: Serving alongside the brave men and women fighting for our country has long been a desire of mine. Being a United States Army officer is a substantial undertaking worth careful consideration. I explored the duties and responsibilities involved in being a West Point cadet and pursuing an Army career.
Messages. 1,622. Aug 29, 2017. #6. First, nomination essays are different than the academy application essays. So make sure you understand the distinction. The academies usually ask more specific questions, but you are correct in that each seems to at least inquire about your motives. For sure you will be able to do a lot of cutting and pasting ...
18. May 25, 2024. #1. As the title says, Im working towards my essay for a congressional nomination. The prompt is, "Why I want to attend a service academy". I have gotten about halfway through but I am looking for criticism on my current text and what I can include. Here it is…. From a young age, I have always strived to go above and beyond.
Mar 11, 2021. #14. Peter2025 said: My nom essays were limited to 200 words... and each of them had either two or three essays. By far the most painful part of the application, because I had to gut the essays to the bone to fit 200 words. Concise writing is usually more difficult than the alternative.
In order to understand the implications of getting a Congressional Nomination, we have to look at how many nominations Members of Congress are authorized. 1. Each Member of Congress (MoC) is authorized five slots at each Service Academy. This means that typically, each MoC has 1 cadet or midshipman in each class year at a Service Academy and 1 ...
The nomination process and your academy application are separate processes; however, they should be accomplished simultaneously. ... Essay: A commitment to military service is a serious and deeply personal choice. The determination, wherewithal, and leadership skills it takes to gain acceptance and succeed at the United States Service Academy's ...
Please answer each essay question in 300 words or less, to be included as a separate sheet or uploaded PDF on your application. Why do you want to attend one of the United States Service Academies? What experiences in your life have prepared you for the academic and physical rigors and demands of life at an academy, and ultimately in the ...
You only have a 10% chance of getting accepted to an Academy, but if you follow what we teach, you can drastically improve your odds. Over the last three years, 100% of our clients have earned Congressional nominations. This past year, 87% of our cohort earned Academy appointments. Our strategy has a proven record of success.
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Nominations are made competitively on the basis of the composite of the candidate's academic record, extra-curricular activities, essay testimonials, and an interview with the Fifth District Service Academy Selection Board. The following are considered: Personal Testimonials provided via the required essays
A 500-words-or-less essay describing why you are a good choice for a nomination to a United States Service Academy. Please be sure to include any information you feel has prepared you for this challenge and makes you stand out from the rest of the applicants. (The essay may be submitted in the space provided in the online application or as a ...
One (1) Essay that accurately and thoughtfully answers the prompt, "Why do you want to attend a Service Academy?" The Essay portion is located at the bottom of the online questionnaire; ... My Service Academy Nomination Application for the class of 2029 is open from Monday, March 11th, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, October 11th, 2024.
Service Academy Nomination. Process. 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 ...
Complete the request form on Scalise.house.gov or contact the Academy Coordinator in the Mandeville District Office at 985-893-9064. When do I apply for a nomination? The congressman can only nominate students who are going to be at least 17 years old by July 1 of the year entering an Academy and no older than 23.
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.
Nomination Essay. Thread starter luke_715; Start date May 27, 2016; L. luke_715 Member. Joined Jan 4, 2016 ... Individuals such as them and myself had or have a strong desire to lead. The leadership skills the Service Academy graduates inherit not only carry on into their military careers, but into their civilian lives as well. B. brovol. 5 ...
Congressman Brandon Williams. Attn: Service Academy Coordinator. 440 S. Warren St. Suite 706. Syracuse, NY 13202. Interviews - Nomination interviews will be set up individually and a representative from my office will reach out to provide your meeting time. Important Note to Applicant: To be considered for a nomination, the applicant must ...
Service Academy Nomination Important Information. Rep. Luna attends Service Academy Nomination Night. The deadline for all applications to be submitted is Friday, October 11th, 2024. Application packets can be mailed or dropped off in person at our office. Address: 9200 113th Street N. Suite 305. Seminole, FL 33772.
I am a citizen of the United States, or I will have attained citizenship before I enter the Academy. I am a legal resident of the State of Washington. I understand that I must submit all necessary information by close of business November 15, 2024 to be considered for a nomination by U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal's office. Signature Date
Tampa, November 28, 2023. Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced the 21 Tampa Bay area students who received a nomination for admission into our nation's prestigious military academies: Air Force Academy (USAFA), Naval Academy (USNA), West Point (USMA) and the Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). These outstanding student leaders hail ...
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson announced that applications for United States Service Academy nominations for the Class of 2029 are now open. To be considered for ...
Students are required to fill out an application and submit an essay to be considered. The academy will open on October 15th. All application materials must be submitted by September 13th at 5 p.m.
Binghamton, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his office is hosting a Service Academy Infromation Session at SUNY Broome Community College on Wednesday, August 21.The informational session is open to students and parents who are considering applying for a nomination to a U.S. Military Academy.
U.S. Service Academy Nomination For. m. Full Name: _____ Date of Birth: _____ Street Address:_____ ... It is my sincere desire to attend a U.S. Service Academy, and I intend to pursue a vigorous academic course of study if appointed. I understand that attending a service academy also requires a minimum of five (5) years of military service ...
Nomination Essay - Feedback. Hi everyone, I was just wondering if you could give me some feedback on my essay for my service academy nomination. Just to let you know I wrote this in an hour or less so it may not be very good grammar wise, but be as critical as you can possibly be. Here is my essay below **REMOVED**. BallerAR9223.
Monument to Mikhail Lomonosov Unveiled in 1986 to mark the 275th anniversary of the great polymath and father of Russian science Mikhail Lomonosov, this three-meter bronze statue stands on Mendeleevskaya Liniya between the Twelve Colleges (the main building of St. Petersburg State University) and the Academy of Sciences.Lomonosov was a member of the Academy for over 20 years and, from 1758 ...
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Due to lack of funds to support his young family, Lomonosov returned to St. Petersburg at the end of 1741, and was immediately appointed adjunct to the physics class at the Academy of Sciences. In 1745 he became the Academy's first Russian-born Professor of Chemistry, and in 1748 the first chemical research laboratory in Russia was built for him.
2,457. Aug 17, 2016. #2. First, the requirement for the essay is: 3. A short essay of 150-200 words explaining why you are seeking a nomination and want to be commissioned. It isn't 250 words. Please make sure you read this year's instructions carefully if you relied on previous years -- you don't wan to miss any changes. Second, the ...