UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

1. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

2. Candidate Basic Eligibility • At least 17 years of age -- must not have passed 23rd birthday on July 1st of year of entry • United States citizen by I-Day • Unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support a child or other individual • Good moral character

3. You NEED to Learn the Language! Apply for nominations from nominating sources USNA Admissions Office Apply for Admission (usna.edu/admissions) Admissions Board- Whole Person Assessment Medically Qualify Physically Qualify Nomination Source Obtain a nomination Must be Qualified AND have a Nomination to be eligible to compete for an Appointment to USNA

4. Common Nomination Categories • Congressional – Open to all • Each Member of Congress can have up to 5 cadets / Midshipmen at each academy at any given time. • Presidential • Parent on active duty, or retired from active duty with pay • Parent on reserve duty with at least eight years service and 2880 points, or be eligible or drawing retired pay. • ROTC/JROTC • NROTC PNS can nominate 3 candidates per year • NJROTC Senior Instructor can nominate 3 candidates per year! • Designated JROTC Honor schools can nominate 3 additional candidates per year (plus 3 each to USMA & USAFA)!! • DECEASED/DISABLED VET CURRENT POW/MIA • 65 total per year

5. NJROTC CADET NOMINATION FORM • FOR USNA • Form is available on the USNA website. • Instructors should file one form for each nominated cadet • Reg Nom: Check this block • Dist Unit/Ac Honors: Check this block • PLUS write a GOOD recommendation letter. • As early in the year as possible, but NLT 31 Jan! • Disregard the requirement to “include a copy of your unit’s orders”. We send them the list of Honor Units. http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/documents/ROTC%20NOM%20FORM%202016.pdf

6. The Candidate Cycle Application and Nominations Deadline All Candidates notified of Status, Last Board Summer Seminar Applications Begin Taking the ACT/SAT Application Opens to Candidates First Admissions Board College Signing Deadline Application complete PLEBE SUMMER JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR JAN JAN 31 JAN 31 APR 15 MAY 01 APR JUN SEPT JULY • Summer Seminar Sessions

7. Admission Board Evaluation Whole Person Assessment Admission Board evaluates a candidate’s • Academic Performance • Physical Abilities • Leadership Potential • GPA & Rank in secondary school class • SAT / ACT scores • Teacher recommendations • Extracurricular Activities • Athletic • Non-Athletic • Admissions Interview by Blue and Gold Officer • Blue and Gold Officer • High School specific • Conducts interview with candidate • Your liaison with the USNA Admissions Office • If you have a question during the application process, your Blue and Gold Officer can find the answer

8. Medical Qualifications • Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board [DODMERB] • Schedules medical examinations for all officer accessions • DODMERB medical exam will be scheduled when candidate completes at least 5 documents of the application • Each Academy/officer accession program has different standards for entry • Reports status to candidate & programs • Note: DOMERB does not make the final decisions, the Academy does. DODMERB does nothing but compare physical results to the Academy standards, and if you don’t meet them, they declare you non-qual. ASK FOR A WAIVER from the Academy!

9. Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) Basketball Throw Cadence Pull-ups 40 Yard Shuttle Abdominal Crunches Push-ups 1-Mile Run Administered by: Coach PE Teacher Commissioned Officer

10. Advice toward Admissions. . . • Strong foundation in Mathematics and Science • Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry (Pre-Calculus & Calculus are also very valuable and Highly encouraged) • Chemistry and Physics (with a lab if possible) • No minimum GPA, however strive to be in at least the top 20 percent of your high school class. • Take your SAT/ACT early and often. (No minimum) • AP/Honors/IB Courses are encouraged (if offered). • Well rounded vs. Overextension

11. Class of 2017 Overview Applicants 17,819 Offers of admission 1,408 Admitted 1,200 College Board Data Middle 50% of the class scored between: Verbal 580-670 Math 620-700

12. Class of 2016 High School Class Rank Top 10 %................................ 56% Top 25%................................. 71% Top Third............................... 87% Varsity Athletes……………..... 90% JROTC / CAP / NLSCC………. 16% NAPS……………………………. 200 Foundation…………………….. 51 Other College…………………. 95

13. Post-High School Admissions • Direct appointment from Navy, Marine Corps, and Other US Armed Services • 85-100 Candidates • College • 65-80 Candidates • Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) • 200-230 candidates • Naval Academy Foundation Program • 65-70 candidates About one-third of each entering class matriculates from these programs

14. 21 prep schools located throughout the country

15. Remember. . . • You cannot apply for NAPS/Foundation • It may be offered, but you cannot ask for it. • If you attend a year of college first, recommend taking the following courses: • Calculus • Chemistry (with Lab) • English Composition • History

16. Naval Academy Summer Seminar • 6 day camp for high school students during the summer between Junior and Senior year. • Teach you about life at the Academy • 2,250 students each year attend • Not a requirement for application to USNA • Applications are available online beginning 1 February • Cost: ≈$350 • *31 May – 5 June 2014 • *7 – 12 June 2014 • *14 – 19 June 2014 • www.usna.edu/admissions/nass

17. Summer Sports Camps Baseball (boys) Basketball Crew Cross Country Football (boys) Lacrosse Performance Enhancement Soccer Squash Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling (boys) • Campers live in Bancroft Hall • Use world class facilities • Interact with other athletes from around the country • Instructed by certified Coaches and Staff from USNA and other elite colleges • Camp sessions are age/grade dependent • Elementary school • Middle school • High school • Apply through Navysports.com/camps

18. STEM • Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics • A hands on academic program designed to expose young students to the possibilities of a STEM career • 6 day summer program in June. • Taught by professors and Midshipmen www.usna.edu/admissions/stem

19. Questions?