The Premier Institution for Leader Development

1. The PremierInstitution forLeader Development

3. Mission To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country; professional growth throughout a career as an officer in the United States Army; and a lifetime of selfless service to the Nation.

4. The Honor Code A Cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do.

5. The West Point Experience • Military Academy • Honor Code • Senior Class Responsible for Leadership • Summer Training • Broad Academic Experience • Activities • Financial Independence • Career Opportunities

6. Elements of Excellence • Whole Person Development • Leadership • Education • Small Classes, Excellent Faculty • Spiritual and Physical Development • Academic Achievement • Rhodes, Hertz, and Marshall Scholars • 90% with Graduate Degrees • Support System • Admissions Participants • Sponsor Program • Parents Clubs • West Point Societies

7. Academic Program 9 Electives for Field of Study / 10-13 Electives for Major 4 Military Science 4 Physical Education 1 Philosophy/Ethics 2 Foreign Language 3 Social Sciences 2 Leadership 3 English 4 History 1 Law 5 Engineering Science/Design 1 Computer Science 1 Terrain Analysis 2 Chemistry 2 Physics 4 Math The Core 16 Sem Crs Humanities and Social Science 15 Sem Crs Math, Science, & Engineering

8. Typical Academic Program FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR FIRST TERM FIRST TERM English Composition Foreign Language Chemistry American Politics Mathematics Philosophy History Mathematics Psychology Physics Physical Education Physical Education SECOND TERM SECOND TERM Literature Foreign Language Chemistry Economics Computer Science Mathematics Mathematics Physics History Terrain Analysis Physical Education Physical Education Military Science Military Science

9. Typical Academic Program JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR FIRST TERM FIRST TERM Engineering Science Engineering Design Engineering Science Constitutional Law International Relations Elective Military History ElectiveElectiveElective Physical Education Physical Education SECOND TERM SECOND TERM Engineering Science Engineering Design Military History Elective English Elective Military Leadership Elective ElectiveElective Physical Education Physical Education Military Science Military Science

10. Applied Science & Engineering Basic Sciences Interdisciplinary Chemistry and Life Science Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management* Engineering Physics* Environmental Engineering* Environmental Science Geography Information Systems Eng.* Mathematical Science Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Operations Research Physics Systems Engineering = MAJORS Academic ProgramMath-Science-Engineering * = No field of study offered

11. = MAJORS Academic ProgramHumanities & Social Sciences American Legal System Art, Philosophy and Literature Behavioral Sciences Economics Foreign Area Studies Foreign Languages Geography History Leadership and Management Military Art and Science Political Science

12. Military Program • FOURTH CLASS YEAR • 6-Week Cadet Basic Training • New Cadets formally accepted • into the Corps • General Military Instruction • THIRD CLASS YEAR • 8-Week Military Field Training • Camp Buckner, NY • Fort Knox, KY • Combined Arms Operations • General Military Instruction

13. SECOND CLASS YEAR • Drill Cadet Leader Training • Second Class Detail • Specialty Training, e.g. Air Assault, • Airborne, Mountain Warfare, etc. • Individual Advanced Development • Military Leadership Courses Military Program • FIRST CLASS YEAR • Cadet Troop Leader Training • First Class Detail • Corps Leadership • Individual Advanced Development • Military Leadership Courses

14. Scholarships/Fellowships RHODES MARSHALL HERTZ (SINCE 1923) (SINCE 1983) (SINCE 1969) Harvard 264 Harvard 82 MIT 96 Yale 175 Princeton 45 Stanford 62 Princeton 158 Yale 31 USMA 37 USMA 73 Stanford 30 Princeton 37 Stanford 64 MIT 25 Harvard 31 : : Brown 23 USAFA 26 USAFA 31 USMA 17 : : USNA 31 : : Yale 13 USNA 9 USNA 8 USAFA 4

15. TheCandidate

16. Whole Candidate Concept West Point seeks well-rounded young people who demonstrate excellent academic ability, leadership potential, and physical aptitude. ACADEMIC ABILITY 60% LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL 30% CADET PHYSICAL APTITUDE 10%

17. Evaluation Process • ACADEMIC (60%) • SAT and/or ACT • High School Rank • Transcript • LEADERSHIP (30%) • Extracurricular Activities • Athletic Participation • Faculty Appraisals • PHYSICAL APTITUDE EXAMINATION (10%) • Pull-ups/Flexed-arm Hang • Basketball Throw (kneeling position) • Standing Long Jump • 300 Yard Shuttle Run • Push Ups

18. Academic Preparation English 4 Years Mathematics 4 Years (including Trigonometry and PreCalculus) Laboratory Science 2 Years Foreign Language 2 Years United States History 1 Year Computer Science 1 Year

19. Cadet profile: Class of 2004 Top 20% of High School Class-------------------------------- 72% Valedictorians---------------------------------------------------- 5% Salutatorians------------------------------------------------------ 3% National Merit Scholarship Recognition-------------------- 15% National Honor Society----------------------------------------- 58% Boys/Girls State-------------------------------------------------- 18% Class or Student Body President----------------------------- 19% Scouting Participant-------------------------------------------- 43% Eagle Scout or Gold Award Winner----------------- 13% Varsity Letter Winners---------------------------------------- 89% Team Captain-------------------------------------------- 43% Mean SAT: Verbal - 621, Math - 641 Mean ACT: English - 27, Math - 28, Sci/Reas - 27, Reading - 29

20. The Steps

21. Obtain nomination STEPS TO WEST POINTTHE ADMISSIONS PROCESS NUMBER OF CANDIDATES TIME OF ACTION JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION 1,150 Report as a Cadet 2,500 Visit West Point Await evaluation and status Complete testing 5,000 WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR Complete USMA Forms 13,000 SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Determine whether you meet the basic requirements

22. Basic Requirements • Legal Requirements: • 17-22 years old • United States Citizen • Unmarried • Not pregnant; with no legal obligation to support a child • Leadership • Demonstrated leadership in school, community, church, scouts, etc. • Academic Qualifications: • Above average High School or College academic record • Strong performance on ACT/SAT • Medical Qualifications: • Good physical and mental health • Pass a Qualifying Medical Exam • Physical Qualifications: • Above average strength, endurance, and agility • Good performance on Physical Aptitude Exam

23. Apply for a Nomination Congressional Nomination: Determined by nominating source Service-Connected Nomination: Nomination by the Secretary of the Army for eligible applicants

24. Complete USMA Forms • Personal Data Record • Request for Transcript • School Official Evaluations • Math • English • Chemistry or Physics • Activities Record • Essay / Candidate Statement

25. The Reasons

26. Reasons for Coming to USMATYPICAL CLASS USMA Overall Reputation 24% Desire to be an Army Officer 19% Personal Self-Development 19% Quality of Academic Program 15% TOTAL 76%

27. 4-Year Graduation RatesUSMA Classes 1990 to 2000 includes June and December graduates

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