Candidates who meet minimum scholastic standards will be scheduled to take a medical examination with the Department of Defense Medical Review Board. Although medical qualification standards vary for each of the academies, only one exam is required if an applicant applies to more than one academy. Authorized Nominating Sources Because nominations are keenly competitive, anyone seeking a nomination may want to apply to every nominating authority source for which they are eligible. Presidential Nominations - can be given to sons and daughters of career or retired military parents. Applications by eligible applicants are made directly to the academies.
Appointments are competitive.
Vice Presidential Nominations - can be made by the Vice President of the United States as the President of the Senate. Nominations are made from the nation at large. Applicants must write to the Vice President for consideration. Applications by eligible applicants are made directly to the academies. Applicants must only meet qualifications for admission.