**OUTLINE OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR 2008**

1.  Applicant initiates the process by writing a letter or calling
    Congressman Crenshaw's Jacksonville office and requesting a
    nomination packet. The packet is also available on the Congressman's
    website. Go to
    [www.Crenshaw.house.gov](http://www.Crenshaw.house.gov/) and click
    on Youth Zone.

2.  Applicant must complete the application, submit a 250-word essay and
    obtain three letters of recommendation. The essay should be one
    page, typed, and double spaced. It should cover why the applicant
    wants to attend an academy, why the applicant believes s/he will be
    successful at an academy and why the Congressman should nominate the
    applicant.

3.  Applicant is to request three letters of recommendation which should
    be sent directly to the Jacksonville office. A guideline for those
    letters is part of this packet. One letter is to be from a school
    official (principal or guidance counselor); one from an instructor
    (math or science teacher is suggested); and one from an employer, a
    community leader or a club sponsor. All recommenders should have
    personal knowledge of the applicant. Only three letters will be
    considered with each application. Please stress to your recommenders
    that the materials must be submitted by the due date.

4.  Applicant must submit an original copy of the high school and or
    college transcript. In addition, you must submit copies of SAT or
    ACT scores.

5.  The applicant must also initiate contact with each academy that s/he
    is interested in attending and proceed with the pre-candidate
    application process as directed by that academy. Addresses for the
    academies are contained in this packet.

6.  All materials in an applicant's file must be post marked to 1061
    Riverside Avenue, Suite 100, Jacksonville FL 32204 by October
    17, 2008. DO NOT SEND MATERIALS TO THE WASHINGTON OFFICE OR THE
    CAMPAIGN OFFICE.

7.  A completed application file will consist of the following:

-   Completed application and photograph

-   Official high school transcript

-   Minimum of three recommendations

-   SAT or ACT score report

8.  The Military Academy Selection Committee will interview candidates
    in November. Applicants will be notified of interview time and
    place.

9.  Selected nominees will be notified by the end of the year when
    Congressman Crenshaw submits his nominations to each academy.

10. Academy Admissions' Officers review the Congressman nominations and
    notify applicants of appointments. Each applicant will be required
    to pass a physical aptitude examination and medical examination
    before being given an appointment. Appointments are given on a
    rolling admissions basis. Appointments begin in December and should
    be completed by early May.

> It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all materials are
> submitted on time. Those with incomplete files will be disqualified.
>
> Applicants who attend one of the academies must serve six years of
> active duty following graduation from an academy. The exception is the
> United States Merchant Marine Academy. From USMMA, many graduates
> serve in the Navy; however, the graduate's obligation is to maintain a
> license as an officer in the merchant marine and to apply for, and
> accept if tendered, an appointment as a commissioned officer in the
> Navy Reserves.
>
> TEST SCORE MINIMUMS FOR ENTERING STUDENTS
>
> The Admissions Officers at the academies encourage students to begin
> taking tests in the junior year and take both the ACT and the SAT
> tests. Many students continue to take the tests until they have the
> scores that they desire. Each Academy Admissions Office has different
> standard ranges that it looks for on each of the tests. If your test
> scores fall below the minimums, you may want in inquire about one of
> the academy preparatory schools. Remember 20 to 30 percent of each
> academy class does not enter an academy directly after graduating from
> high school. Students sometimes attend preparatory schools, colleges
> or community colleges or enter active duty.
>
> Addresses for the academies follow:
>
> U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Naval Academy
>
> Director of Admissions Director of Admissions
>
> 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200 117 Decatur Road
>
> USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025 Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
>
> Phone: 719/ 333-2520 Phone: 410/ 293-4361
>
> [www.academyadmissions.com](http://www.academyadmissions.com/)
> [www.usna.edu/Admissions](http://www.usna.edu/Admissions)
>
> U.S. Military Academy U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
>
> Director of Admissions Admissions Office
>
> 646 Swift Road 300 Steamboat Road
>
> West Point, NY 10996-4041 Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
>
> Phone: 845/938-4041 Phone: 516/ 733-5391
>
> [www.usma.edu/admissions](http://www.usma.edu/admissions)
> [www.usmma.edu](http://www.usmma.edu/)
>
> The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require congressional
> nominations. Applicants should apply directly to the academy.
>
> U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Admissions Office, 31 Mohegan Avenue, New
> London, CT 06320. Phone: 860/ 444-8500
> [www.cga.edu/admissions](http://www.cga.edu/admissions)
>
> You should also apply to your Florida Senators.
>
> Senator Mel Martinez Senator Bill Nelson
>
> 315 East Robinson Street 225 East Robinson Street
>
> Orlando, FL 32801 Orlando, FL 32801
>
> 407/ 254-2573 407/ 246-0378