United States

Service Academy Nominations

2008

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Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen

30 Schuyler Place

Morristown, NJ 07960

\(973\) 984-0711

TO:

APPLICANTS TO THE U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES

FROM:

CONGRESSMAN RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN, 11^TH^ DISTRICT, NEW JERSEY

A Member of Congress nominates ten applicants for one vacancy to be
filled at an Academy, and is not permitted to have more than five men or
women in each Academy at one time. Generally, a vacancy is created only
by graduation. At the Merchant Marine Academy, I nominate ten young men
and women who must compete with other nominees on a statewide basis for
a quota of six appointments allotted to the State of New Jersey.

My nominations to all Service Academies are strictly competitive, based
on recommendations of an Academy Review Board. This Board is comprised
of members of the community with business, education and military
background and experience. The conclusions of the Board members are
reached after studying the academic record and extra-curricular
activities of each applicant. A final selection will be made by my
Academy Review Board, following the applicant's personal interview.

The Academies require that you complete a separate application and take
a medical qualification examination to insure that you can meet the
rigid standards of physical fitness.

Your parent or guardian is required to execute an Affidavit of Residence
form to show that you are a legal resident of the 11^th^ Congressional
District of New Jersey. This complies with the statutory specifications
for appointment.

The announcement of those selected for nomination will be made by
January 15^th^. The final selection in the competition of the men and
women who are nominated is determined by the academic board of each
Academy, which selects candidates considered to be the best qualified on
the basis of all-around ability and the likelihood of success in the
military profession.

Please report your scores on the SAT directly to me by using my assigned
SAT code number 2496. My ACT code number is 7534.

All applications and required material must be in my office prior to
October 15, 2008 in order to receive consideration by my Academy Review
Board.

**[GENERAL INFORMATION]{.underline}**

Each congressional office uses a selection process for academy
nominations designed to meet its own needs and standards. The different
procedures are often confusing to applicants who apply to more than one
source. **Misunderstandings can be avoided by carefully studying and
following instructions of each office. [PLEASE NOTE:]{.underline} By
signing the application you will have indicated an understanding and
acceptance of nomination requirements as set forth by the office of
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen.**

Because of the extreme competition for nominations, you are urged to
apply to every nominating authority available to you (both US Senators,
your local Congressman, and the Vice President.) Should your eligibility
allow, you may also apply to the President. Ideally, students seeking a
nomination should begin the congressional and academy process in April
of their junior year in high school.

For classes entering in the summer of 2009, Congressman Frelinghuysen
will have one vacancy each at the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military
Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Included is an informational fact sheet outlining the requirements of
Congressman Frelinghuysen's Review Boards for each academy.

Due to the large number of applicants, you will be interviewed for
**[only]{.underline}** one academy. Therefore, careful consideration
should be given to your choice of an academy. Academy designation may be
changed any time prior to October 15, 2008. **[Exception:]{.underline}**
Naval Academy candidates may also be interviewed for the Merchant Marine
Academy.

**[Contact with the admissions office of the academy of your preference
is imperative.]{.underline}** The academy will establish a file and
forward general information and detailed admissions requirements
including a Prospective Candidate Questionnaire.

The Review Board will conduct a personal interview with each applicant
meeting all requirements. Selections are made competitively on the basis
of academic performance, leadership potential, extra-curricular
activities, physical fitness, personal interviews, and letters of
recommendation. Ten names for each vacancy will be recommended by the
board to Congressman Frelinghuysen for nomination. The final ranking and
subsequent appointments will be at the discretion of the academies. Ten
alternates for each vacancy will also be recommended to the Congressman.
Should any nominations become available through cancellation, medical
disqualification, or any other reason, alternates will be reconsidered.

Certain information **[must be provided]{.underline}** for you to be
considered an applicant. **It is [YOUR]{.underline} responsibility to
submit the required information.** The **postmark deadline** for file
completion is [October 15, 2008.]{.underline}

In order that more 11^th^ District applicants have an opportunity to be
reviewed by the academies, please let us know immediately if you are
nominated by another authority. Additionally, should you change your
career goals, please notify us. This will offer the opportunity to
another student.

**PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION**

**[FACT SHEET]{.underline}**

The academies provide guidelines for applicants who may be eligible to
be considered for an appointment. A candidate must be an American
citizen by the date of induction into an academy and of good moral
character. If you are a naturalized citizen, you must provide
documentation.

**U.S. Air Force, Military, and Naval Academies** require you be at
least 17, but not have passed your 23^rd^ birthday by July 1 of the year
of induction. A candidate must be unmarried with no dependents.

**U.S. Merchant Marine Academy** requires you be at least 17, but not
have passed your 25^th^ birthday by July 1 of the year of induction. A
cadet may be married, but couples may not be domiciled either on or off
campus.

**All academies require you to pass a Department of Defense Medical
Examination Review Board (DODMERB). The academy to which you have
applied will initiate the scheduling of an examination with the
Department of Defense. Once taken, the examination may be used for all
service academies and four-year ROTC scholarships programs.**

**NOTE: Graduation from a United States Service Academy obligates you to
serve five years of Active Duty Service.**

**[REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}**

**[Residency]{.underline}**: Applicant must be a legal resident of the
11^th^ Congressional District.

**[Application Form:]{.underline}** The enclosed application should be
completed and returned **[promptly]{.underline}** along with a
photograph. It **[is preferred]{.underline}** that you send your
information as you complete it. **Please do not wait** to send required
information at one time. This will allow us to help you obtain any
missing information prior to the postmark deadline.

**[Scholastic Information Card:]{.underline}** Ask your high school
counselor or principal to complete the Scholastic Information Card.
Please ask that the completed form be returned to you in a sealed
envelope. It is your responsibility to ensure that [all]{.underline}
information is provided. Please feel free to call our office at any time
to check on the status of your file.

**[3 Letters of Recommendations:]{.underline}** Choose someone who knows
you well (a teacher, coach, employer, etc.) to write a recommendation
letter for you. Have the person sign their name across the seal of the
envelope. Only three recommendation letters will be presented to the
review boards. Please do not submit additional letters. If the person
writing your letter insists on mailing it to our office, be sure they
use the Morristown address and please call to verify that it has been
received. It is your responsibility to confirm that the materials needed
to complete your file have been received by this office.

**[Transcript:]{.underline}** Ask our counselor or principal for an
[official]{.underline} transcript that includes your course listing and
grades, current GPA, class rank, and SAT/ACT test scores. Your final
junior grades must be listed on the official transcript (report card
copy is an ineligible substitute). The transcript should be returned to
you in a sealed envelope. (Please do not request your transcript before
the completion of your junior year).

**[Numerical Class Rank/Size:]{.underline}** Numerical class rank and
the approximate size of the class is [required]{.underline}. This
information [must]{.underline} be included on the recommendation form
completed by your guidance counselor or principal. A few schools have
advised they do not rank students. In order to complete all
requirements, an accurate estimate of your class standing will have to
be made by your guidance counselor or principal.

**[Essay:]{.underline}** Briefly state why you want to attend the
academy of your choice. Please confine your essay to 1 page.

**[Deadline]{.underline}:** Send the above information to the Morristown
office. All information must be postmarked by **[October 15,
2008.]{.underline}**

**[Interviews:]{.underline}** **Interviews Will Be Scheduled for
[November 22 & 23, 2008 for all eligible applicants.]{.underline}** A
personal interview is required. Service academy nominating boards will
convene **[only]{.underline}** on November 22 & 23, 2008. Every effort
has been made to avoid conflicts with district and state sports
activities. The personal interview is a non-waiverable element of the
application process. Interviews will be held in the Morristown office.
Special arrangements can be made with dependents of active duty military
personnel who are located outside the State. You **[MUST]{.underline}**
call our office to discuss these arrangements no later than 3 weeks
prior to the postmark deadline. To the extent possible, special
scheduling time requests for November 22 & 23 will be honored, if notice
is received prior to [October 15, 2008]{.underline}.

**AFFIDAVIT OF RESIDENCE**

(To be completed and executed by parent or legal guardian of person
making regular application as nominee to a Service Academy in order to
establish legal residence in 11^th^ Congressional District of New
Jersey, in compliance with statutory specifications and qualification)

I, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, of lawful age,
being a resident of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

In \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_County, do, on oath and under
penalties of perjury, depose and say:

1.  That I am the parent and entitled to the custody of, or the legal
    guardian of,

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, a minor, who has applied to Honorable
Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, Member of Congress, for consideration as
nominee to the United States \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Academy;
that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is my son/daughter and
is my legal ward and lives with me; and that our legal residence is:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2.  That I have resided at the above address for \_\_\_\_\_ years, and
    although I may from time to time have sojourned to other parts, it
    has always been and still is my continuous, firm, fixed, and
    unwavering intention to return to said address and to reside there
    permanently.

3.  That in evidence thereof, I depose and say that:

    a.  My domicile is
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    b.  I have paid real estate taxes to
        \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ County, New Jersey, during
        the following years: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

    c.  I am registered to vote in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ County,
        New Jersey and I have voted in primary and/or general elections
        in said County in the following years:
        \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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> Signature
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> Subscribed and sworn to before me this \_\_\_ day of
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**PLEASE RETURN TO: APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION TO:**

Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen ( ) U.S. Air Force Academy

30 Schuyler Place, 2^nd^ Floor ( ) U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Morristown, NJ 07960 ( ) U.S. Military Academy

Telephone: (973) 984-0711 ( ) U.S. Naval Academy

If applying to more than one, indicate preference by (1), (2), (3) and
(4).

NOTE: BE SURE THAT YOUR FILE IN MY OFFICE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE DATE OF OCTOBER 15, 2008.

1.  Three letters of recommendation from persons who can vouch for your
    character and your qualifications.

2.  An Affidavit of Residence (form enclosed) that you are a bona fide
    resident of the 11^th^ Congressional District of New Jersey.

3.  A transcript of your latest academic record, SAT/ACT test scores,
    and class rank. (form enclosed for guidance counselor)

4.  A recent photograph with your name identified on the back.

NAME:
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(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE)

PERMANENT ADDRESS:
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(CITY) (STATE, ZIP CODE) COUNTY)

TEMPORARY ADDRESS (if away at school or other)
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HOME TELEPHONE\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
HEIGHT\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ WEIGHT\_\_\_\_\_\_

SOCIAL SECURITY NO.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_AGE\_\_\_\_BIRTH
DATE\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

FATHER'S
NAME\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_OCCUPATION\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

ADDRESS\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ BUS.
PHONE\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_HOME\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(if other than above)

MOTHER'S
NAME\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_OCCUPATION\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

ADDRESS\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ BUS.
PHONE\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_HOME\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(if other than above)

HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR NOMINATION FROM ANOTHER SOURCE?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

IF SO, FROM WHOM?
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HAVE YOU FILED PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS? WITH WHOM, WHEN,
RESULTS:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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HAVE YOU VISITED A SERVICE ACADEMY?
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NAME OF ACADEMY AND YOUR IMPRESSIONS:
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HAVE YOU APPLIED TO ANY COLLEGES?\_\_\_\_\_IF SO,
RESULTS:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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DO YOU INTEND TO MAKE THE AIR FORCE/ARMY/NAVY/MERCHANT MARINES YOUR
CAREER?\_\_\_\_\_
WHY?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

IF NOT, WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE AMBITION AS A
CAREER?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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GENERAL INFORMATION: Since my nominations to the service academies are
not based solely on academic ability, it will help if you answer the
following regarding potential leadership, character, motivation, and a
sound physical condition.

1)  DO YOU WEAR GLASSES?\_\_\_IF YES, ARE YOUR EYES CORRECTABLE TO 20/20
    WITH PRESCRIPTION LENSES?\_\_\_\_\_

2)  HAVE YOU TRAVELLED TO OR LIVED IN OTHER LOCALITIES?\_\_\_\_\_\_
    PLEASE
    ELABORATE:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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3)  WHAT HAVE YOU DONE DURING THE LAST TWO SUMMER
    VACATIONS?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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4)  DESCRIBE WORK EXPERIENCES YOU HAVE HAD:

> [Dates]{.underline} [Full/Part-time]{.underline} [Type of
> work]{.underline} [Earnings]{.underline}

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5)  LIST EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (Community, School, Hobbies)

[Please do not include sports:]{.underline}

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6)  ARE THERE ANY ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOU FEEL YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR
    TALENT? IF SO, PLEASE STATE:

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7\) IN WHAT SPORTS AND GAMES DO YOU PARTICIPATE AND WITH WHAT DEGREE OF
SUCCESS?

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8)  HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF AN HONOR VIOLATION, PLACED ON
    PROBATION, OR DISMISSED FROM ANY SCHOOL? IF SO, PLEASE GIVE A FULL
    EXPLANATION.

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9)  WHAT ACADEMIC AREAS DO YOU INTEND TO EXPLORE AT AN ACADEMY?

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10) LIST THE BOOKS YOU HAVE READ IN THE LAST YEAR, OMITTING TEXTBOOKS.
    PLEASE INDICATE WITH A CHECKMARK THOSE BOOKS YOU READ IN CONNECTION
    WITH SCHOOL WORK. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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11) LIST HONORS, PRIZES, AWARDS, ETC...YOU HAVE RECEIVED IN THEIR ORDER
    OF
    IMPORTANCE.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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12) LIST ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICES YOU HAVE HELD IN THEIR ORDER OF
    IMPORTANCE TO YOU.
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13) DESCRIBE AN EXPERIENCE (PERSONAL) WHICH HAS GIVEN YOU THE GREATEST
    SATISFACTION.
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14) IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS YOUR MOST OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT? WHY?
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15) WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH?
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WEAKNESS?
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16) WHAT DO YOU REGARD AS YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR SCHOOL?
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> 17\) PLEASE ATTACH A BRIEF ONE-PAGE STATEMENT OF YOUR REASONS FOR
> SEEKING AN APPOINTMENT AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU MAY WISH TO
> PRESENT IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION.
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> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
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> SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION SHEET (applicant's name)
>
> For students applying for an
>
> Academy Nomination \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> (high school)
>
> To the Guidance Counselor:
>
> Please provide the information requested below and attach an official
> copy of the applicant's transcript through his/her Junior year.
>
> When completed, please return to: Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen,
> 30 Schuyler Place Morristown, NJ 07960. This information must be
> received by October 15^th^.
>
> If you have any questions regarding the application process, please
> contact Joan Hamilton at Congressman Frelinghuysen's Morristown
> office. The telephone number is (973) 984-0711.
>
> **Grade Point Average:** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Class Rank:**
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> (through Junior year) (through Junior year)
>
> **SAT Scores:** \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_
> \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_
>
> (date) (verbal) (math) (writing) (date) (verbal) (math) (writing)
>
> **ACT Composite Scores:** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> (date) (score)
>
> **Counselor's Name:**
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
> **Phone#:**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> **Signature:
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Date:
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**
>
> ***[ATTACH TRANSCRIPT]{.underline}***
>
> **U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES**
>
> **APPLICATION CHECKLIST**

1.  Application form -- Submit the completed form.

2.  Affidavit of Residence -- Submit the form after it has been
    notarized.

3.  Academic Record and Class Rank -- Arrange to have these sent
    directly to my office.

4.  SAT and/or ACT scores -- Request that scores be submitted to my
    office. You may use Code 2496 on the SAT for reporting the scores.

5.  Letters of Recommendation -- Arrange for three letters of
    recommendation to be submitted to my office to arrive by the October
    15^th^ deadline.

6.  Photograph -- Submit a recent photograph with you name written on
    the back.

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IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL ITEMS REQUIRED FOR
NOMINATION ARE IN MY OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CALL JOAN HAMILTON IN MY DISTRICT OFFICE AT (973) 984-0711. THE
OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 30 SCHUYLER PLACE MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07960.

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**2008 Schedule**

**Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen**

**United States Services Academy Nominations**

April 1 Application process opens

October 15 Postmark deadline for file completion

October 25 Interview notices mailed

November 22-23 Personal interview

December 20 Nominee notification by mail begins

**ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE SERVICE ACADEMIES**

**SHOULD BE SENT TO:**

Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen

30 Schuyler Place

Morristown, NJ 07960

Attn: Joan Hamilton

**THE POSTMARK DEADLINE FOR FILE COMPLETION IS**

**October 15, 2008**