Directorate of Admissions Steps to Admission. Steps To West Point The Admissions Process TIME OF...

Directorate of Admissions

Steps to Admission

Steps To West PointThe Admissions Process

TIME OF ACTIONNUMBER OF CANDIDATES

WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR

JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION

4,000+

2,500+

~1,200

SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR15,000+

Report as a CadetReport as a Cadet

Visit West PointVisit West Point

Await evaluation and statusAwait evaluation and status

Complete testingComplete testing

Obtain nominationObtain nomination

Complete USMA FormsComplete USMA Forms

Apply for a NominationApply for a Nomination

Start a File at West PointStart a File at West Point

Determine whether you meet the basic requirementsDetermine whether you meet the basic requirements

Step 1: Basic Requirements

Legal Requirements:– 17-22 years old– United States Citizen– Unmarried– Not pregnant; with no legal obligation

to support a child

Step 1: Basic Requirements (con’t)• 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 Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)

Academic Preparation

English 4 Years

Mathematics(including Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus) 4 Years

Laboratory Science 2 Years

Foreign Language 2 Years

United States History 1 Year

Computer Technology 1 Year

Recommended





4,000+

2,500+

~1,200











Step 2: Open a File

• Start a Candidate Questionnaire online from the admissions webpage:

http://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/SitePages/Home.aspx

• Usually opens in January to facilitate the

Summer Leaders Experience application (apply Jan – 1 Apr)







4,000+

2,500+

~1,200











Step 3: Apply for a Nomination

Congressional Nomination:

Determined by nominating source

Service-Connected Nomination:

Nomination by the Secretary of the Armyfor eligible applicants

CongressionalCongressional

Each Member of Congress is authorized five (5) Cadet Appointments at West Point at any one time.

Each Member may nominate up to ten (10) young people to fill each vacancy.

The Vice President has five (5) Cadet Appointments for applicants from the United States at large.

Each Member of Congress is authorized five (5) Cadet Appointments at West Point at any one time.

Each Member may nominate up to ten (10) young people to fill each vacancy.

The Vice President has five (5) Cadet Appointments for applicants from the United States at large.

Contact Congressional offices EARLY; each member has his/her

own time schedule & process

Service-ConnectedService-Connected

Presidential: Sons & Daughters of career military personnel

Presidential: Sons & Daughters of career military personnel

100100

Regular Army & Reserve Components Regular Army & Reserve Components 85, 8585, 85

ROTC & JROTC Schools ROTC & JROTC Schools 2020

Sons & Daughters of deceased &100% disabled veterans

Sons & Daughters of deceased &100% disabled veterans

~15~15

Sons & Daughters of Medal of Honor awardees

Sons & Daughters of Medal of Honor awardees

UnlimitedUnlimited





4,000+

2,500+

~1,200











Step 4: Complete USMA FormsCandidate Personal Data RecordRequest for Academic InformationSchool Official Evaluations

– Math– English– Chemistry or Physics

Candidate Activities RecordEssay / Candidate StatementCandidate Fitness Assessment





4,000+

2,500+

~1,200











Obtain a Nomination

– Nominations are due to West Point no later than 31 January

– Congressional offices set their own deadlines for applications

– A nomination is NOTan appointment

– Advice for Candidates:• Make the best impression

possible; be prepared for your interview

• Be aggressive in pursuing nominations!





4,000+

2,500+

~1,200











Step 6: Complete Testing The EARLIER the BETTER

ACT/SAT– West Point takes the highest component scores from either test– Last test dates to have scores arrive in time for consideration

• SAT = January• ACT = February• These should not be the candidate’s first time taking the test

Qualifying Medical Exam– administered through the Department of Defense Medical Evaluation

Review Board (DODMERB) Cadet Fitness Assessment (CFA)





4,000+

2,500+

~1,200











Step 7: Await Evaluation

Files must be complete by the last day of February.

West Point uses a “deadline” admissions process; the majority of offers will be made in March immediately following the file completion deadline.

Step 7: Await Evaluation (con’t)

Advantages of Early File Completion:More time for the Candidate to improve based on Field

Force and Admissions Officer recommendationsEarlier consideration for a Medical Waiver, if neededEarlier qualification that can benefit the Candidate in a

nominating interviewGreater chance to be authorized an overnight visit in

the Fall





4,000+

2,500+

~1,200











Step 8: Visit West PointCandidate Orientation Visits

• Available Monday through Friday during the academic year• Daily Visits are available for students who are at least in

their sophomore year of high school• Overnight Visits are available only for those who are

competitive for an offer of admission (Candidates with Letters of Assurance, Letters of Encouragement, or Offers)

Visits are cadet-escorted and offer an “up-close look” at the Academy

To set up a visit sign-up online or call 845-938-5760





4,000+

2,500+

~1,200











Report as a New Cadet

– Reception Day (“R-Day”)

– Come prepared • physically• mentally • emotionally

– We will provide all accepted candidates with lots of info

• read it!• share it!

No Surprises

– Read monthly mailings• Letter from Honor Chairman• Description of Summer

Training• Superintendent’s Video

– Explore www.usma.edu• Books, Magazines,

Documentaries

– Ask Questions• Admissions Officer• Field Force members• Local Area Cadets and

Graduates

– Visit West Point

http://www.usma.edu/

Admissions Strategy– Apply to all available nomination sources early– Complete the USMA forms (SSK) early– Take ACT and/or SAT multiple times; if taking the ACT,

USMA requires you to take the optional Writing Test– Practice for the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)– Prepare file carefully with emphasis on the Personal

Statement– Have a back-up plan

• Consider ROTC in addition to West Point• Consider reapplying next year, if necessary

– Make the Admissions Decision that is Right for YOU

Reasons for Coming to West Point

Recent Incoming ClassesReason Overall %

Desire to be an Army Officer 30

Self-Development 18

USMA’s Overall Reputation 16

Leadership Training 14

Academic Program 13

Other:

Athletics 5

Family Influences 2

Economics 2

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HI

WA

IDOR

CANV

AZ

UT

WY

MTND

SD

ILNE

IA

MN

MIWI

IN

OH

WV

KY

Northeast Admissions TeamMAJ Tawofik GhazalCPT Mike Wright - OutreachMs. Cathy MullerMs. Sheila Murry

Great Lakes Admissions TeamCPT Albert GomezCPT David White - OutreachMs. Patricia HigginsMs. Laura Lanier

Far West Admissions TeamCPT Lyndsey Nott1LT Arron Conley - OutreachMrs. Zulma MelvinMrs. Mary Paez

Southwest Admissions TeamMAJ Andrew YangCPT Paul MarquesMs. Gladys GradyMr. Matthew Mason

Southeast Admissions TeamMAJ John Turner1LT Kimberly Mallard –Brown, OutreachMrs. Jodi HendricksonMs. Pat Adams

NM

COKS

OK

TX

MO

LA

AR

TN

MS

VA

MD

NC

SC

GAAL

FL

MAJ Ghazal

MAJ Turner

Regional Admissions Teams

CPT WrightCPT White

Active / Reserve Soldiers, USMAPS, and Civil PrepMAJ Ryan LiebhaberMs. Reeva JohnsonMs. Michelle Oldenburg

MAJ Liebhaber

National Guard SoldiersMAJ Brian Wire

Recruited Athletes and Congressional LiaisonMAJ Curtis UngerMs. Joyce Adams

Diversity Outreach RecruitingMAJ Betty MyrthilMrs. Michelle Green

MAJ WireMAJ Unger MAJ Myrthil

1LT Mallard-Brown

CPT Gomez

1LT ConleyCPT Nott

CPT MarquesMAJ Yang

RI

PA

ME

VT

CT

NY

NJ

NHMA

DE

FWGL

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