1. United States Naval Academy
Office of Admissions

2. AGENDA Organizational Structure Summer Programs Nationwide Reach
Applications Process

4. Application Trends

5. STEM www.usna.edu/admissions/stem
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
A hands on academic program designed to expose young students to the possibilities of a STEM career
6 day summer program in June.
Utilize USNA world class facilities
Taught by professors and Midshipmen
Rising 8th & 9th 1st week
Rising 10th 2nd week
Rising 11th 3rd week
$200 fee

6. Naval Academy Summer Seminar
6 day camp for high school students during the summer between Junior and Senior year.
Teach you about life at the Academy
2,550 students each year attend
Not a requirement for application to USNA
Applications are available online beginning 17 January
Cost: ~$350
2013
Session One: June 1 -6
Session Two: June
Session Three: June 15 – 20
Three consecutive 6-day seminars in June
Participants are rising seniors who are high achieving students , recommended by BGOs or HS counselors.
Approximately 2250 students attend (~ 750/session)
Early Admissions Board in August for top USNA Summer Seminar performers.
Three, one-week seminars designed to give high school students a taste of life at USNA
In 2008, we had a little over 2200 seniors from all 50 states
Summer Seminar attendees may receive early consideration CFA may be retaken to improve scores

7. Admissions Blitzes San Francisco, CA March 9 – 23, 2010
12 School visits
5 Public performances
3 Candidate visits
USNA Band & Men’s Glee Club
5 Admissions Officers
1 Admissions Forum
Blitz immediate impact
167 applications
258 contacts
2059 students engaged
San Francisco, California
March 9 – 23, 2010
USNA Band & Men’s Glee Club support
Forum attendance: 425 (125 Students)
167 applications
258 contacts

8. Application and Nomination Deadline All Candidates notified of Status
The Candidate Cycle
Summer Seminar Applications
Application and Nomination Deadline
All Candidates notified of Status
Begin Taking
the ACT/SAT
Admissions Board
Application Opens
College Signing Deadline
PLEBE
SUMMER
JUNIOR YEAR
Summer Seminar
SENIOR YEAR
JAN
FEB
JUN
SEPT
JAN 31
APR 15
MAY 01
JULY

9. Basic Eligibility
At least 17 years of age and must not have passed 23rd birthday on July 1st of year of entry
United States citizen by I-Day
Unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support a child or other individual
Good moral character
But at the very basic level…
You must be at least 17 years old, and you can’t have passed age 23 on July 1st of year of entry(I-Day)
You may be in the process of becoming a citizen while applying to the USNA, as long as you are a United States citizen by I-Day.
You must not have any legal obligation to support a child or other individual.
For those selected for NAPS or Foundation, back it up one year.
This is not waiverable, it is Title 10, US Code.

10. Application Process

11. Eligible to COMPETE for an appointment to USNA
Admissions Process
Offer of Appointment
Eligible to COMPETE for an appointment to USNA
Basic overview of the admissions process.
The application, The nomination, an APPOINTMENT
Admissions Board Qualify
Whole Person Assessment
Physically Qualify
Medically Qualify
Obtain a nomination
Apply for nominations
Contact nominating sources
Official Candidate
Preliminary Application

12. The Application CANDIDATE Personal Statement Personal Data Record
Upon being classified as a candidate, instructions will be sent regarding information on the online application process.
CANDIDATE
Personal Statement
Personal Data Record
Candidate Fitness Assessment
addresses for English teacher, Math teacher, guidance counselor
CO’s recommendation for active duty and ROTC applicants
HIGH SCHOOL
English Recommendation
Math Recommendation
Extracurricular Activities
Official High School Transcript
(only item submitted by mail)
Official SAT/ACT Test Scores
College Transcript

13. Admission Board Evaluation Whole Person Assessment
Admission Board evaluates a candidates
Academic Performance
Physical Abilities
Leadership Potential
GPA & rank in secondary school class
SAT / ACT scores
Teacher recommendations
Extracurricular Activities
Athletic
Non-Athletic
Admissions Interview by Blue and Gold Officer
Lots of forms!
Keep track of their arrival to the USNA via our Candidate Information Website.
Make copies of everything you send in for your own records.
What is the “magic equation” to gain entry into the USNA?
There is no magic equation, just like there is no perfect scholar, no perfect athlete, and onwards; however, there are factors that we take into consideration during the review of each candidate’s record.
RIC – Where do you fall amongst your classmates?
We highly recommend candidates to take both the SAT & the ACT.
You will need a teacher recommendation from a Math teacher & an English teacher.
We will also look to see whether you are well rounded outside of the classroom, in athletic & nonathletic activities.
Blue and Gold Officer
High School specific
Conducts interview with you
Your liaison with the USNA Admissions Office
If you have a question during the application process, your Blue and Gold Officer can find the answer

14. Physical Qualification
Candidate Fitness Assessment
1-Mile Run
Pull-ups
Push-ups
Abdominal Crunches
40 Yard Shuttle Run
Basketball Throw
Athletic Participation
Community Athletics
High School Sports
Administered by:
Coach
Physical Education Teacher
Commissioned Officer
If you are physically fit, the CFA should present no problem.
A form is provided for taking this in your online application packet. It may be administered by any varsity coach, PE teacher, or by a commissioned military officer on active duty.

15. Medical Qualifications
Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board [DODMERB]
Schedules medical examinations for all officer accessions
DODMERB medical exam will be scheduled when candidate completes at least 5 documents of the application
Each Academy/officer accession program has different standards for entry
Reports status to candidate & Admissions Department
The Dept of Defense Medical Examination Review Board schedules medical examinations for all officer accessions.
DODMERB will interprets the exam for compliance with standards established by each Academy/program
DODMERB reports the medical status to candidate and programs.
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DODMERB will review for information on illness, surgery, familial diseases and other factors that could affect candidate’s physical condition.
If you do have a medical condition, there may be a couple of determinations:
Medical condition might be aggravated by USNA’s rigorous program
Medical condition precludes expectation of unrestricted service as an officer in USN/USMC
Additional reports and/or evaluations may be requested.
Final Waiver Authority rests with the Officer Accession Program, not DODMERB 2

16. Vice President, Congressional Representative, and both State Senators
Nominations
Nominations are a requirement for admission
Domicile requirement
Nominations are due to the Academy from Congressional Offices by January 31st
Check with your nominations sources for their submission deadlines
Congressional websites are the best source of information
All applicants are eligible and should apply to at least four nomination sources
Vice President, Congressional Representative, and both State Senators

17. Advice for Admissions Strong foundation in Mathematics and Science
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus & Calculus
Chemistry and Physics (with a lab if possible)
No minimum GPA
Strive to be in at least the top 20 percent of your high school class.
Take your SAT/ACT early and often. (No minimum)
AP/Honors/IB Courses are encouraged
Home-Schooled applicants
Reviewed by admissions board member well versed in the various merits of different home school programs
Well rounded
Well rounded are individuals who are involved in Extra-Curricular activities, athletic and non-athletic, and still exhibiting high standards in the academic realm.
Overextension is taking all AP/ Honors courses to beef up your record only you are excelling in those classes. Doing too many extra-curricular activities and not excelling in the classroom.

18. Questions