Andy Harris

10/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/22/2024 15:36

Congressman Harris Announces Upcoming Military Service Academy Nomination Deadline

Washington, D.C. -Today the office of Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., announced the upcoming deadline for high school students interested in pursuing a Congressional nomination to submit their application to attend one of the nation's military service academies.

To be considered for a nomination, each applicant must submit a completeapplication before November 1, 2024. A complete application must include:

  • Online application
  • Three Letters of Recommendations: One letter should be written by your High School Principal or Guidance Counselor. Other letters may be written by teachers, coaches, scout masters, clergy or community leaders who can accurately comment and attest to your character, abilities and potential success at a Military Academy. Letters should be sealed and submitted with the application packet.
  • Official High School Transcript:Please include a copy of your Senior Class Schedule. Senior grades should be submitted as soon as they are available and will be accepted after the application deadline.
  • Photograph:4x6 color photograph
  • Official SAT/ACT Scores: Scores must be sent directly to Congressman Harris' Office by the testing service. The institution code for SAT scores is 5158 and the ACT scores code is 7443. You are encouraged to take the SAT or ACT exams "early and often" in order to improve your academic competitiveness. Academies will accept the highest scores in each academic area (superscore), regardless of testing date.

Any questions about this process can be emailed to[email protected].gov. The subject line should read "[first name] [last name] Academy Application Process."


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