USMA ADMISSIONS The Steps

USMA ADMISSIONS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION TIME OF ACTION 13,000 5,000 2,500 1,150 NUMBER OF CANDIDATES Determine whether you meet the basic requirements Report as a Cadet Complete USMA Forms Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Await evaluation and status Obtain nomination STEPS TO WEST POINT THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Visit West Point Complete testing

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 1: Basic Requirements Legal Requirements: –17-22 years old –United States Citizen –Unmarried –Not pregnant; with no legal obligation to support a child Leadership –Demonstrated leadership in school, community, church, scouts, etc. Academic Qualifications: –Above average High School or College academic record –Strong performance on ACT/SAT Medical Qualifications: –Good physical and mental health –Pass a Qualifying Medical Exam Physical Qualifications: –Above average strength, endurance, and agility –Good performance on Physical Aptitude Exam

USMA ADMISSIONS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION TIME OF ACTION 13,000 5,000 2,500 1,150 NUMBER OF CANDIDATES Determine whether you meet the basic requirements Report as a Cadet Complete USMA Forms Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Await evaluation and status Obtain nomination STEPS TO WEST POINT THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Visit West Point Complete testing

USMA ADMISSIONS Congressional Nomination: Determined by nominating source Service-Connected Nomination: Nomination by the Secretary of the Army for eligible applicants Step 2: Apply for a Nomination

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 2: Apply for a Nomination Congressional Each Member of Congress is authorized five (5) cadetships at West Point at any one time. Each Member may nominate up to ten (10) young people to fill each vacant cadetship. The Vice President has five (5) cadetships for applicants from the United States at large. * Contact Congressional offices early; each member has his/her own time schedule & process

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 2: Apply for a Nomination Service-Connected Presidential: Sons and daughters of career military personnel Regular Army & Reserve Components ROTC Schools Sons & daughters of deceased & disabled veterans Sons & daughters of Medal of Honor awardees

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 3: Open a file Request application –letter –phone – /www –business reply card from: “Path to Success” brochure poster catalog direct mail Receive a Prospectus Return the PreCandidate Questionnaire

USMA ADMISSIONS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION TIME OF ACTION 13,000 5,000 2,500 1,150 NUMBER OF CANDIDATES Determine whether you meet the basic requirements Report as a Cadet Complete USMA Forms Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Await evaluation and status Obtain nomination STEPS TO WEST POINT THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Visit West Point Complete testing

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 4: Complete USMA Forms Personal Data Record Request for Transcript School Official Evaluations –Math –English –Chemistry or Physics Activities Record Essay / Candidate Statement

USMA ADMISSIONS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION TIME OF ACTIONNUMBER OF CANDIDATES Determine whether you meet the basic requirements Report as a Cadet Complete USMA Forms Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Await evaluation and status Obtain nomination STEPS TO WEST POINT THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Visit West Point Complete testing 13,000 5,000 2,500 1,150

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 5: Obtain a Nomination Nominations are due to West Point from each office no later than 31 January Make the best impression possible; be prepared for your interview Be aggressive in pursuing a nomination!

USMA ADMISSIONS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION TIME OF ACTION 13,000 5,000 2,500 1,150 NUMBER OF CANDIDATES Determine whether you meet the basic requirements Report as a Cadet Complete USMA Forms Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Await evaluation and status Obtain nomination STEPS TO WEST POINT THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Visit West Point Complete testing

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 6: Complete Testing ACT/SAT –West Point takes the highest subscores Qualifying Medical Exam –administered by DODMERB –conducted at an MTF or through contract Physical Aptitude Exam –pull-ups (men) / flexed-arm hang (women) –standing long jump –basketball throw –300 yd shuttle run –push-ups

USMA ADMISSIONS Physical Aptitude Exam Men Top Quintile Average Passing Score Score Pull - ups Standing Long Jump 8’ 4” + 7’ 9” Basketball Throw 75’ + 66’ 300 Yard Shuttle 57.1 sec sec Push - ups 74 54

USMA ADMISSIONS Physical Aptitude Exam Women Top Quintile Average Passing Score Score Flexed Arm Hang 37 sec sec Standing Long Jump 6’ 8” + 6’2” Basketball Throw 47’ + 38’ 300 Yard Shuttle 65 sec sec Push-ups 41 29

USMA ADMISSIONS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION TIME OF ACTION 13,000 5,000 2,500 1,150 NUMBER OF CANDIDATES Determine whether you meet the basic requirements Report as a Cadet Complete USMA Forms Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Await evaluation and status Obtain nomination STEPS TO WEST POINT THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Visit West Point Complete testing

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 7: Await Evaluation Files must be complete by the first Monday in March (first Monday in December for Early Action) West Point uses a “rolling” admissions process; the earlier your file is complete, the earlier you will be considered for qualification and selection Some Early Action offers of admission will be made in the fall, but the majority of offers are made in Jan-Feb-March

USMA ADMISSIONS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION TIME OF ACTION 13,000 5,000 2,500 1,150 NUMBER OF CANDIDATES Determine whether you meet the basic requirements Report as a Cadet Complete USMA Forms Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Await evaluation and status Obtain nomination STEPS TO WEST POINT THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Visit West Point Complete testing

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 8: Visit West Point Candidate Orientation Visits –available Monday through Friday during the academic year –Daily Visits: for students who are at least in their sophomore year of high school –Overnight Visits: for those who are competitive for an offer of admission Visits are cadet-escorted and offer a real “inside look” at the Academy

USMA ADMISSIONS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION TIME OF ACTION 13,000 5,000 2,500 1,150 NUMBER OF CANDIDATES Determine whether you meet the basic requirements Report as a Cadet Complete USMA Forms Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Await evaluation and status Obtain nomination STEPS TO WEST POINT THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Visit West Point Complete testing

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 9: Report as a Cadet Reception Day (“R-day”) for Class of 2005 is Monday, 2 July 2001 Come prepared –physically –mentally –emotionally We will provide you with lots of information –read it! –share it!

USMA ADMISSIONS Apply to all available nomination sources Early Consider the Early Action Plan Complete Candidate Kit-by the first Monday in December Take ACT and/or SAT multiple times Practice for the Physical Aptitude Exam (PAE) Prepare file carefully with emphasis on the Personal Statement Visit West Point Consider ROTC in addition to West Point Make the Admissions Decision that is Right for YOU Admissions Strategy