United States Merchant Marine Academy The best kept secret….

'Experience of Your Lifetime' Graduates of the Academy serve their country by pursuing highly successful careers in the maritime industry and the armed services. Many continue their studies in graduate or professional schools. Many become outstanding government and business leaders. The direction you take after you graduate will be up to you. However, two things are certain: You'll have choices and you'll be prepared to make the most of them.

STATISTICS & Info. 10,190.00 students started the inquiry application process to attend the USMMA Class size for the class of 2018 and 2019 is 250 Typically Indiana has 1-4 students per year who attend Campus is located on Long Island-in Kings Point, NY USMMA is run by Dept. of Transportation Need congressional nomination (US Senator or US Congressman) Does NOT accept Vice Presidential or Presidential nomination

STATISTICS & Info. Students earn a BS in Engineering. Specialize in Deck or Engine USMMA is a Maritime University Trimesters Students will go on 2 sea trips. During their “sophomore” and “Junior” years in school.

Division 3 Sports Waterfront sports (basketball, football, baseball, cross country, track, volleyball, wrestling, swimming, etc) Waterfront sports (sailing teams & power squadron)

Midshipmen Profile: Class 2018 Top 20 % of High School Class ----------------------------------- 53 % Valedictorian / Salutorian ---------------------------------------- 3 % National Merit Scholars ------------------------------------------- 4 % National Honor Society -------------------------------------------- 52 % Boys / Girls State -------------------------------------------------- 13 % Presidents of Class / Student Body / Clubs ------------------- 38 % Scouting Participant ----------------------------------------------- 36 % Eagle Scout / Gold Award ------------------------------------- 20 % Varsity Letter Winner ---------------------------------------------- 90 % Team Captain ---------------------------------------------------- 64 % Mean SAT: 639 Verbal, 635 Math Mean ACT: 26 English, 28 Math

Choices after Graduation Sea Year Choices after Graduation

Sea Year

Choices The USMMA IS a Maritime University… Approx 65% will choose to graduate and then work in the PRIVATE sector- the maritime industry. Approx 35% will chose to go ACTIVE DUTY in the branch of their choice. (ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, COAST GUARD, & NOAA)

Understand what you getting yourself into….

STEPS TO KINGS POINT NUMBER OF CANDIDATES TIME OF ACTION 255 Report as a Midshipmen JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION 380 Visit Kings Point 600 Fully Qualified Await Evaluation and Status Complete Testing 1,300 WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR Obtain nomination 1,650 Complete USMMA Forms 8,000 Start a File at Kings Point SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR Apply for a Nomination Determine whether you meet the basic requirements

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