| Dear Candidate:
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| It is my pleasure
to learn of your interest in obtaining a nomination to one of the
United States military service academies. Being selected for a nomination
is an exceptional honor and responsibility. |
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| Nominations to
the four military service academies are highly competitive and, unfortunately,
I am only permitted to have five young men and women at each of the
academies at any given time. The first step to receiving a nomination
is to obtain an application from the academy of your choice. If you
are having problems obtaining an application, please let me or my
office know and we will be more than happy to assist you. |
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| To be considered
for a congressional nomination, please provide my office with an essay
explaining why you would like to attend a military academy, a one-page
résumé of awards and extracurricular activities, three letters of
recommendation, a transcript of your grades, and a photocopy of your
ACT/SAT scores. |
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| The deadline
for all of the above material to be received is Friday, November 1.
Shortly thereafter, you will receive a phone call to schedule a nomination
interview. Generally, I interview prospective candidates in December
of each year, and submit the names of my nominees to the academies
in January. |
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| Should you have
further questions regarding my nomination selection process, please
call my Military Service Academy Coordinator at 901-544-4131. |
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Sincerely,
Harold E. Ford, Jr.
Member of Congress |
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| Congressman
Ford's Nomination Application Checklist : |
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- Essay - Include
a one-page, typewritten essay which explains why you would like
to attend a military academy.
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- Résumé/Extra-curricular
List - Attach a one-page list of awards and activities, emphasizing
your involvement in athletics, clubs, or employment.
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- Transcript
- Ask your counselor for a copy of your transcript, which should
include course listings, grades, current G.P.A., class size, and
class rank (if available).
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- SAT/ACT Scores
- Send a photocopy of your score report if it is not provided
on your transcript.
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- Three Letters
of Recommendation - Ask your high school principal or counselor
to provide an academic recommendation. Ask two others, such as
a teacher, coach, employer, or community leader, to provide recommendations
that comment upon your leadership and character.
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- Deadline:
Friday, November 1, 2002 (All information must be received by
this date.)
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| Please
contact the school of your choice below to request an admission application:
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United
States Military Academy
Director of Admissions West Point, NY 10996
(800) 822-2769 |
United
States Air Force Academy
Director of Admissions
Colorado Springs, CO 80840
(800) 443-9266
www.usafa.edu
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United
States Naval Academy
Director of Candidate Guidance
Annapolis, MD 21402-5019
(888) 249-7707
www.usna.edu
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United
States Merchant Marine
Academy Admissions Office
Kings Point, NY 11024
(800) 732-6267
www.usmma.edu |
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