Academy Nominations

Dear Academy Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in a nomination to one of our nation's prestigious service academies. Below is the application. Please be prepared to upload the following:

Current photo (2 1/2" x 3 ½" headshot – Professional Attire Recommended).
OFFICIAL High school transcript.
American College Testing Program (ACT) results and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results.
Resume of extracurricular activities.
An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less).
Minimum of three letters of recommendation.
Acknowledgement of Academies applied to.
Completed Academy Application on Academy Portal.
Any miscellaneous information you wish to provide for consideration.

The deadline for submitting application packets, including the above items, is Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM PST. No applications will be accepted after this date. Please note that a nomination does not replace the admissions process or ensure your acceptance to a service academy. Students must contact the admissions office at each service academy to initiate the application process.

Additionally, applicants who submit a completed application by the November 1st deadline will be contacted with their scheduled time for Academy Interview Day (typically held the first half of November). Nevada's Congressional offices work together to create the interview schedule and will notify students of their interview time approximately one week following the application deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Balsinger at (775) 686-5760. I commend you on your desire to serve our nation and wish you the best in your efforts.

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Your Contact Information

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Education Information

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Transcripts

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Resume

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We accept and utilize standardized test scores in line with the individual application policies followed by each institution(s). Please provide either SAT or ACT scores below.

SAT Scores

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Please upload your official SAT score report (PDF format).
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SAT Composite: 0

ACT Scores

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Please upload your official ACT score report (PDF format).
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Essay Question

What does service mean to you? Why do you feel you have been called to serve? (not to exceed 500 words, attach in PDF format)

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Letters of Recommendation

Minimum of three (3). Please upload all letters in a single file.
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Academy Information

Please indicate your application status for each Service Academy below.

U.S. Air Force Academy:

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:

U.S. Military Academy (West Point):

U.S. Naval Academy:

An appointment to the Service Academies is based on a desire by the candidate to devote a lifetime of military service and implies recognition by the appointee of an obligation to the government to devote himself/herself to a military career.

Are you interested in an appointment on that basis?

Yes

Additional Information

Your photo:

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Is it okay to use your name in a press release after receiving an appointment?

Yes

Name of hometown newspaper:

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Additional Items

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