United States Military Academies
For students who would like to experience a military environment while getting a first-class education, the 5 service academies (listed below) offer an outstanding education and full 4 year scholarships including: tuition, books, room and board, and medical and dental care fully paid.
The competition to get in is extremely competitive! Admissions Criteria include:
It is important to understand all the requirements early so you have time to accomplish all the necessary components. Graduates of all 5 academies receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned officers in their respective Service branch. In all cases, there is a service obligation of a minimum of 5 years.
The competition to get in is extremely competitive! Admissions Criteria include:
- High school academic performance
- Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)
- Athletics and extracurricular activities
- Leadership experience and community involvement
- A congressional letter of recommendation (not required by the Coast Guard Academy)
It is important to understand all the requirements early so you have time to accomplish all the necessary components. Graduates of all 5 academies receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned officers in their respective Service branch. In all cases, there is a service obligation of a minimum of 5 years.
Apply to all academies of interest
Click the images below to be directed to each Academies homepage.
Basic Tips to get started
1. At the end of your Junior year, tell your counselor you are applying to academies! You will have to make an appointment for your Senior Conference. (preferably end of March/April)
2. Ask your teachers for a letter of recommendation. Applying to academies you will need to request letters from:
3. Nominations: Who can nominate you?
Start the nomination application process including: essays, basic questionnaires, submitting transcripts, letters of recommendation, send ACT/SAT test scores from the testing agency, etc. Make sure you have a strong understanding of why you want to attend an academy, how will you serve, what leadership skills you have, and why you deserve a nomination.
2. Ask your teachers for a letter of recommendation. Applying to academies you will need to request letters from:
- Junior Math Teacher
- Junior English Teacher
- Chemistry or Physics Teacher
- Gym Teacher
- School Counselor
- Outside Letter of Recommendation (coach, trainer, mentor, etc.)
3. Nominations: Who can nominate you?
- Colorado Senator Cory Gardner (application opens in April)
- Colorado Senator Michael Bennett (application opens in April)
- US Representative Diana DeGette (application opens in April)
- US Representative Mike Coffman (application opens in April)
- Presidential Nomination - either of your parents have to have served in the military to be eligible.
Start the nomination application process including: essays, basic questionnaires, submitting transcripts, letters of recommendation, send ACT/SAT test scores from the testing agency, etc. Make sure you have a strong understanding of why you want to attend an academy, how will you serve, what leadership skills you have, and why you deserve a nomination.
Generic To-Do List for Academy Applications
- Pre-registration/Login
- Wait to hear back from admissions (a letter/email will be sent to you of everything to do)
- Medical exam/Optical exam
- Application ( essays, transcripts, ACT/SAT test scores, letters of recommendations)
- Interview with Officers
- Fitness exam
- Nominations
- Academy Visits
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