If you plan on attending a prestigious university, and you have the grades and ambition to do so, the military academies are excellent choices because they are highly selective, open a wide range of opportunities, and provide free tuition. It is VERY important to start applying to these schools at the beginning of your junior year.  This may seem like a difficult and tedious process, and it is, but if you are seriously interested, I will help you through this admission process.
 

Naval Academy

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Steps for Admission

Do I qualify?
Read the answer to these questions on their website.
Admissions Data (2012):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 7%
• GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Annapolis
• What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 560 / 670
  • SAT Math: 600 / 700
  • ACT English: 25 / 32
  • ACT Math: 26 / 32
• Location: Annapolis, Maryland
• Enrollment: 4,441 (all undergraduate)
• Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress
• Service Requirement: 5 years or longer
• Athletics: NCAA Division I Patriot League
• For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Annapolis profile

West Point

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Steps for Admission

Do I qualify?
Read the answer to these admission questions on their website.
Admissions Data (2012):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 9%
• GPA, SAT and ACT graph for West Point
• What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 560 / 680
  • SAT Math: 590 / 690
  • SAT Writing: 550 / 650
  • ACT Composite: 25 / 30
  • ACT English: 26 / 31
  • ACT Math: 26 / 31
  • ACT Writing: 8 / 9
• Location: West Point, New York
• Enrollment: 4,487 (all undergraduate)
• Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress
• Service Requirement: 5 years in the Army; 3 years in the Reserves
• Athletics: NCAA Division I Patriot League
• For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the West Point profile

Air Force Academy

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Steps for Admission

Do I qualify?
Read the answer to these questions on their website.
Admissions Data (2012):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 10%
• GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USAFA
• What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 600 / 690
  • SAT Math: 630 / 720
  • ACT Composite: 29 / 32
  • ACT English: 28 / 33
  • ACT Math: 28 / 33
• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Enrollment: 4,461 (all undergraduate)
• Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress
• Service Requirement: Five years in the Air Force
• Athletics: NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference
• For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Air Force Academy profile

Coast Guard Academy

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Steps for Admission

Do I qualify?
Read the answer to these questions on their website.
Admissions Data (2012):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 16%
• GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USCGA
• What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 550 / 640
  • SAT Math: 610 / 680
  • SAT Writing: 530 / 640
  • ACT Composite: 25 / 29
  • ACT English: 24 / 30
  • ACT Math: 26 / 30
  • ACT Writing: 7 / 8
• Location: New London, Connecticut
• Enrollment: 963 (all undergraduate)
• Nomination Requirement: None. Admissions are entirely merit-based.
• Service Requirement: 5 years in the Coast Guard
• Athletics: Division III except for Division I Rifle and Pistol
• For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Coast Guard Academy profile

Merchant Marine Academy

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Steps for Admission

Do I qualify?
Read the answer to these questions on their website.
Admissions Data (2012):

• GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USMMA
• What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
• All candidates must have completed four credits of English, three of math, and one of either chemistry or physics. Four credits of math and both chemistry and physics is preferred.
• Test Scores -- Minimum Requirements
  • SAT Critical Reading: 510
  • SAT Math: 560
  • SAT Writing: used for placement
  • ACT Composite: 23
  • ACT English: 21
  • ACT Math: 24
• Location: Kings Point, New York
• Enrollment: 986 (all undergraduate)
• Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress
• Service Requirement: At least 5 years
• Athletics: Division III
• For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Merchant Marine Academy profile