If you are applying to a Service Academy, chances are you need a Congressional nomination! In this post we break down what a Congressional nomination is and how Members of Congress choose who to nominate. You can find more
When many applicants think about the physical requirements for admission into a Service Academy, they traditionally think about the fitness aspect. However, there is a key element that isn’t talked about much until it becomes an issue: height and
Are you in ROTC and want to apply to a Service Academy? Army ROTC to West Point, Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) to the Air Force Academy, and Navy ROTC to the Naval Academy are all options! You can even
Are you interested in attending one of our nation’s Service Academies but also want to become a lawyer? This post is for you! The bad news is that there is no direct route to going straight to law school
If you are interested in attending a Service Academy, you may be wondering about the requirements for tattoos and general grooming standards. The military wants to maintain a professional image, but a lot of the rules on both tattoos
The Service Academies offer the chance for a select few graduates to commission as an officer and go directly to medical school to serve in the armed forces as a doctor. In this post, we discuss how to get
Did you know what each of the three Service Academies has a prep school? These prep schools have about an 80% acceptance rate into the Service Academies! This is a great opportunity for students who need additional academic preparation to
The following are Air Force Academy essay examples from cadets who have won appointments to the USAFA in the past few years. We will provide commentary at the end of each essay as to why each of these answers
The Blue and Gold Officer interview can be a stressful event for some candidates, but it does not have to be! If you prepare and practice ahead of time, you have the opportunity to present yourself as a strong candidate
Medical clearance is an important but confusing part of joining the military. Attending a military academy is no exception. This article will discuss automatic medical disqualifiers for the Service Academies and break down the entire process. You can also
