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1. ADMISSIONS
3. Brigade of Midshipmen 22 May 2002
TOTAL 4200 (4169 U.S. + 31 INTERNATIONAL MIDSHIPMEN)
% OF BRIGADE
MEN 3556 85
WOMEN 629 15
MINORITIES 772 19
AFRICAN AMERICAN 249 6
HISPANIC 320 8
ASIAN AMERICAN 163 4
NATIVE AMERICAN 40 1
4. History ofIncoming Class Composition
70 1339 0 17 99%
75 1332 0 55 97%
80 1299 81 88 87%
85 1328 109 163 81%
90 1363 143 246 74%
95 1133 146 227 70%
00 1212 200 219 70%
05 1239 196 266 66%
06 1214 192 299 64%
6. Selectivity
7. Class of 2006 Profile School Honors and Activities
Student body/council/president/VP............................ 8%
Class president or vice president............................... 11%
School publication staff............................................... 26%
National Honor Society................................................ 58%
Varsity athletics............................................................ 86%
Dramatics, public speaking, debating........................ 86%
Leader of musical group.............................................. 9%
Eagle Scout/Gold Award.............................................. 11%
Boys/Girls State or Nation........................................... 17%
Rank in High School Class
First fifth.......................................................................... 78%
Second fifth..................................................................... 16%
Third fifth......................................................................... 4%
Fourth fifth...................................................................... 2%
Fifth fifth.......................................................................... 0%
8. AdmissionsBasic Eligibility At least 17 years of age and must not have passed 23rd birthday on July 1 of year of entry
United States Citizen
Unmarried, not pregnant and have no legal obligation to support a child or other individual
Good moral character
9. 4 Basic Steps to Admission Scholastic Qualification
Medical Qualification
Physical Aptitude/Fitness
Official Nomination
10. Congressional Nominations 5 vacancies per Congressional Member
Max of 10 nominations per Congressional vacancy
Nominating Systems
Competitive
Principal with Competitive Alternates
Principal with Numbered Alternates
11. Nominations and Appointments(Averages) Congressional Nominations Total Noms Appts
Senators (100) 890 99
Representatives (435) 4000 500
Vice President (5) 10 1
4900 600
Military Service Connected Nominations
Presidential (Son/Dau of Career Mil) 440 75
SECNAV (USN/USMC Regular/Res) 450 170
Son/Dau of Disabled Veterans/POW/MOH 10 5
NROTC/NJROTC and desig Honor Sch 150 20
Superintendent 50 30
300
TOTAL NOMINATIONS 6000
QUALIFIED ALTERNATES (to fill class) 300
TOTAL APPOINTMENTS 1200
12. Overview (Typical Cycle)
Class Women
Applicants 12,000 2,300
Candidates 9,700 1,700
Nominations 6,000 930
Cases Considered 4,700 700
Scholastically Qualified 2,900 460
Fully Qualified w/Nom 1,900 290
Offers of Appointment 1,500 250
Admitted 1,200 200
13. What USNA Looks For In Candidates Excellent Moral Character
Mentally & Physically Fit
Interested in Becoming a Professional Officer in the Naval Service
Potential for Leadership
Likely to complete 4 year course of study
Likely to remain in Naval Service beyond initial obligation
14. Assessment of the Whole Person Weighted Predictors
Rank In Secondary School Class
SAT-I Math or ACT-Math
SAT-I Verbal or ACT-English
Teacher Recommendations
Extracurricular Activities
Athletic
Non-Athletic
Strong Interest Inventory
Technology
Military Career
15. Average SAT/ACT (Converted) Test Scores of Incoming Classes Class Verbal Math Combined
01 634 (27) 659 (29) 1293
02 638 (27) 666 (29) 1304
03 634 (27) 667 (29) 1301
04 637 (27) 668 (29) 1305
05 644 (27) 663 (29) 1307
06 637 (27) 664 (29) 1301
16. Admissions Board DIVISION DIRECTORS (4)
ENGINEERING/WEAPONS
MATH/SCIENCE
HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSORS (4)
ENG/WEAP
MATH/SCIENCE
HUM/SS
AT-LARGE
COMMANDANT STAFF (4)
BATTALION OFFICER (OinC PLEBE DETAIL)
BATTALION OFFICER
COMPANY OFFICER
COMPANY OFFICER
ADMISSIONS STAFF (6)
DEAN OF ADMISSIONS
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
ASSOC DIR OF ADMISSIONS
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
ASST DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
ACADEMIC CENTER REP
17. Admissions Board JudgmentHuman Factor Subjective Consideration
Personal statement in essay form
Blue and Gold Officers evaluation
Guidance Counselors evaluation
Recommendations from senior officers and others based on personal observation
Evaluation of secondary school transcript
Percentage of graduates going to 4 year colleges
Method school uses to compute rank in class
College preparatory courses
Honors or advanced placement courses
Senior year course load
Grade trends in solid courses
18. Admissions Board JudgmentHuman Factor (cont) Performance in postgraduate courses/college
Performance in leadership positions
Familiarity with the Academy and the Naval Service
Personal military service
Family military background
Summer Seminar attendance
Visits to the Naval Academy
Unique background or skills. Examples: exceptional athletic ability; ethnic heritage; fluent language; English as a second language; overcome significant disadvantage or adversity
Hours worked per week; supervisors evaluation
19. Post-High School Preparatory Programs College
Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS)
250 candidates
Naval Academy Foundation Program
80 candidates
20. Midshipmen Service SelectionClass of 2003- 986 Members Selection Total
Unrestricted Line Male Female
Surface Ships(conventional)179 65
Surface Ships (nuclear) 27 15
Submarine Warfare 134 0
Navy Seals 16 0
Special Operations 13 1
Navy Pilot 234 34
Naval Flight Officer 72 8
Marine Corps Pilot 41 6
Marine Corps NFO 3 0
Marine Corps Ground 100 15
Male Female
837 149
Restricted Line & Staff Corps Male Female
Aviation Maintenance 0 0
Cryptology 4 0
Intelligence 3 0
Oceanography 0 0
Medical Corps 2 3
Supply Corps 6 0
Civil Engineering Corps 1 1
Human Resources Professional 1 0
Interservice Transfer
Air Force 1 1
Army 0 0
21. Notable Accomplishments of Naval Academy Graduates 1 President of the United States
19 Members of Congress
4 State Governors
5 Secretaries of the Navy
1 Secretary of the Air Force
3 Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
3 Vice Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
25 Chiefs of Naval Operations
The U.S. Naval Academy is a national resource of distinctive character and remarkable excellence.
Middle States Association
Commission on Higher Education
21 December 1995