How do you get appointed or accepted into the US Naval Academy?

Answer 1

Acceptance to any of the five federal service academies is a remarkable accomplishment. Individuals who are seriously interested in competing for a nomination should seek guidance from an individual who has been involved in the admissions process recently. In 2002 I was accepted to all five federal service academies (USNA, USAFA, USMA, USMMA, USCGA). If you are serious about being a cadet or midshipman I encourage you to immediately seek the advice of someone willing to evaluate your extra-curricular and academic record to provide you guidance geared toward your particular situation. It is very competitive to gain entrance into any of the service academies, whether you apply to West Point(Army), Annapolis(Navy & Marine Corps), the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Ct or even the Merchant Marine Academy. You will need to be in the upper levels of your graduating class, have taken a number of science, math and computer courses, been active in extra-curricular activites or sports. A good background to have is English, Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Chemistry and Physics and computers. If you have a good academic base then you should do well. Realistically speaking, you should start applying during the early part of your junior year in high school. You will need a nomination from either your US Congressman or US Senators. The sooner you start the better your chances. An application would need to be filled out and submitted to the Naval Academy. You can get a better idea of the application process by going to www.usna.edu where you will see a list of steps to take as far as applying. Keep one thing in mind, if you do not succeed your first time around, you can still apply for the class following your original target class. There is also the Academy Prep School option as well which would be for people without strong academic backgrounds. You would spend a year in Newport, RI where you would be sent through a regimen similar to what a Plebe(freshman) at the Naval Academy would face. This would enhance your chances of admission greatly and also qualify you for a Secretary of the Navy nomination should you pass this course of instruction. Also ask if there is a Blue and Gold officer in your area as they can give you more personalized assistance into gaining admission. Good luck if you do decide to apply. It will be a most unique experience.

Answer 2

AnswerAs an old alumni of USNA I can tell you that you must first request information and application from the Naval Academy. Once this has been received by them you have to contact a nominating source (your Congressman/woman, your Senators or be the son/daughter of a career military person, or be on active duty in the military to get a Secretary of the Navy nomination).

These are but a few of the nominating sources. You will then have to interview with one or all of them to get the highest nomination you can (the process is extremely competitive, apply early). The most important item in the process is do you really want to enroll there and do you want to give 5 years of your life to the military? If you can tolerate most basic rights being taken away for the first year and live under stringent military education/training for the remaining 3 years then you just may have what it takes. Do you really want it? Getting past the Plebe year is one of the most exhilarating experiences because so few actually make it.

Basically, here's what you need:

Solid GPA: 3.9-4.0 w/o AP or >3.5 w/ AP -It is to your benefit to take AP Courses

Good Test Scores: You need to have at least a 600 in each area of the SAT. That is a good minimum. (I got a 1950 overall and was accepted.)

Physically Fit: You take a CFA and you must pass in order to be accepted.

Sports: It will be to your benefit to play a sport... almost everyone that gets accepted does...

Leadership: Student Government, Sea Cadets, JROTC - Something that shows that you can handle responsibility.

Nomination: You must apply for this early to be a prime candidate. Comes from your Senator, Congressman, President... ect.

Recommendations: Yes, your math and English teachers need to like you. They have to give you an endorsement.

Overall, they look at the whole person, so each of these aspects are important... equally important.

Answer 3

There is no direct application for the Naval Academy Prep School. You must apply to the academy and out of those students who were not selected for direct admission approx 300 are offered admission to the Prep School.

Answer 4

Apply for a congressional nomination. See the link below for the steps.