USMA ADMISSIONS The Premier Institution for Leader Development

USMA ADMISSIONS The Premier Institution for Leader Development

USMA ADMISSIONS 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.

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

USMA ADMISSIONS The Honor Code A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.

USMA ADMISSIONS 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

USMA ADMISSIONS Scholarships/Fellowships RHODES MARSHALL (SINCE 1923) (SINCE 1983) Harvard 295 Yale 200 Princeton USMA 74 Stanford 68 : : USNA 33 USAFA 32 Harvard 88 Princeton 182 Yale Stanford 33 MIT 31 Brown 27 USMA 18 : : USNA 11 USAFA 4 HERTZ (SINCE 1969) MIT 96 48 Stanford 62 34 USMA 37 Princeton 37 Harvard 31 USAFA 26 : : Yale 13 USNA 8

USMA ADMISSIONS 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 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 FIRST CLASS YEAR • Cadet Troop Leader Training • First Class Detail • Corps Leadership • Individual Advanced Development • Military Leadership Courses

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

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Typical Academic Program JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR FIRST TERM Engineering Science International Relations Military History Elective Physical Education FIRST TERM Engineering Design Constitutional Law Elective Physical Education SECOND TERM Engineering Science Military History English Military Leadership Elective Physical Education Military Science SECOND TERM Engineering Design Elective Physical Education Military Science

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Academic Program Humanities & 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 = MAJORS

USMA ADMISSIONS Typical Day for a Cadets are very busy!! MORNING 6: 55 7: 00 7: 35 - 7: 30 11: 45 Breakfast Formation Breakfast Class or Study (four periods) AFTERNOON 12: 10 12: 40 Lunch 12: 45 1: 40 Commandant’s Hour or Dean’s Hour 1: 50 3: 50 Class or Study (two periods) 4: 10 5: 45 Intramural, club or intercollegiate athletics; drill & ceremonies; extracurricular activities; or free time EVENING 6: 30 7: 15 Supper (optional except Thursday) 7: 15 7: 30 Cadet Duties (overlap with optional supper) 7: 30 8: 30 Study time or extracurricular activities 8: 30 11: 30 Study time 11: 30 Taps

USMA ADMISSIONS The Candidate

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Evaluation Process • ACADEMIC (60%) – High School Rank – SAT and/or ACT – 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-up

USMA ADMISSIONS Academic Preparation English 4 Years Mathematics 4 Years (including Trigonometry and Pre. Calculus) Laboratory Science 2 Years Foreign Language 2 Years United States History 1 Year Computer Science 1 Year

USMA ADMISSIONS Cadet profile: Class of 2004 Top 20% of High School Class----------------Valedictorians--------------------------Salutatorians---------------------------National Merit Scholarship Recognition----------National Honor Society--------------------Boys/Girls State-------------------------Class or Student Body President--------------Scouting Participant----------------------Eagle Scout or Gold Award Winner--------Varsity Letter Winners--------------------Team Captain---------------------- 72% 5% 3% 15% 58% 19% 43% 13% 89% 43% Mean SAT: Verbal - 621, Math - 641 Mean ACT: English - 27, Math - 28, Sci/Reas - 27, Reading - 29 08/12/97

USMA ADMISSIONS The Steps

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 1: 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

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 2: Apply for a Nomination Congressional Nomination: Determined by nominating source • OK District 4: Congressman J. C. Watts Service-Connected Nomination: Nomination by the Secretary of the Army for eligible applicants

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 2: Apply for a Nomination Congressional Each Member of Congress is authorized five (5) cadetships at West Point at any one time. Each Member may nominate up to ten (10) young people to fill each vacant cadetship. The Vice President has five (5) cadetships for applicants from the United States at large. * Contact Congressional offices early; each member has his/her own time schedule & process (typically early November in Oklahoma)

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 2: Apply for a Nomination Service-Connected Presidential: Sons and daughters of career military personnel Regular Army & Reserve Components ROTC Schools Sons & daughters of deceased & disabled veterans Sons & daughters of Medal of Honor awardees

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 3: Open a file • Request application – – letter phone e-mail/www business reply card from: “Path to Success” brochure poster catalog direct mail Timing is Important!! • Receive a Prospectus • Return the Pre. Candidate Questionnaire

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 4: Complete USMA Forms • Personal Data Record • Request for Transcript • School Official Evaluations – Math – English – Chemistry or Physics • Activities Record • Essay / Candidate Statement

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 5: Obtain a Nomination • Nominations are due to West Point from each office no later than 31 January • Make the best impression possible; be prepared for your interview • Be aggressive in pursuing a nomination! • Follow up on this – make sure you complete all requirements!

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 6: Complete Testing • ACT/SAT – West Point takes the highest subscores • Qualifying Medical Exam – administered by DODMERB – conducted at an MTF or through contract • Physical Aptitude Exam – – – pull-ups (men) / flexed-arm hang (women) standing long jump basketball throw Practice 300 yd shuttle run the PAE!! push-ups

USMA ADMISSIONS Physical Aptitude Exam Men Top Quintile Score Average Passing Score Pull - ups 12 + 8 Standing Long Jump 8’ 4” + 7’ 9” Basketball Throw 75’ + 66’ 300 Yard Shuttle 57. 1 sec - 59. 6 sec Push – ups 74 54

USMA ADMISSIONS Physical Aptitude Exam Women Top Quintile Score Average Passing Score Flexed Arm Hang 37 sec + 22. 6 sec Standing Long Jump 6’ 8” + 6’ 2” Basketball Throw 47’ + 38’ 300 Yard Shuttle 65 sec - 68. 4 sec Push-ups 41 29

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 7: Await Evaluation • Files must be complete by the first Monday in March (first Monday in December for Early Action) • West Point uses a “rolling” admissions process; the earlier your file is complete, the earlier you will be considered for qualification and selection • Some Early Action offers of admission will be made in the fall, but the majority of offers are made in Jan-Feb-March

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 8: Visit West Point • Candidate Orientation Visits – available Monday through Friday during the academic year – Daily Visits: for students who are at least in their sophomore year of high school – Overnight Visits: for those who are competitive for an offer of admission • Visits are cadet-escorted and offer a real “inside look” at the Academy

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

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 9: Report as a Cadet • Reception Day (“R-day”) for Class of 2006 is Monday, 2 July 2002 • Come prepared – physically – mentally – emotionally • We will provide you with lots of information – read it! – share it!

USMA ADMISSIONS Admissions Strategy • Apply to all available nomination sources Early • Consider the Early Action Plan • Complete Candidate Kit-by the first Monday in December • Take ACT and/or SAT multiple times • Practice for the Physical Aptitude Exam (PAE) • Prepare file carefully with emphasis on the Personal Statement • Visit West Point • Consider ROTC in addition to West Point • Talk to people who have been there • Make the Admissions Decision that is Right for YOU

USMA ADMISSIONS The Reasons

USMA ADMISSIONS Reasons for Coming to USMA TYPICAL CLASS % Women % Men USMA Overall Reputation 18 20 Desire to be an Army Officer 17 21 Personal Self-Development 21 17 Quality of Academic Program 20 14 Leadership Training 12 14 3 4 1 2 4 3 2 3 1 3 Athletics Economics Family Influences Physical Development Program Facilities

USMA ADMISSIONS 4 -Year Graduation Rates USMA Classes 1990 to 2000 includes June and December graduates

USMA ADMISSIONS Some Final Thoughts In considering college, take a good look at West Point. Start a file at the end of your Junior Year and apply for nominations. Make an effort to learn all there is to know about West Point and the Army: – Read about West Point and the role of the officer in the Army. – View videos at Congressional Academy Nights and By-Invitation Meetings. – Discuss the opportunities and challenges with cadets and graduates. Seriously consider an offer of admission to West Point based on factual information about the Military Academy, the Army, selfless service as an officer, and yourself. Accept an offer of admission if: – what West Point has to offer seems to be a good match for your abilities and aspirations, and – you have the desire to give the Army your best effort as an officer leading soldiers. Do the same for the Army ROTC program at the civilian colleges to which you are applying.