USMA ADMISSIONS THE ROUTE TO THE UNITED STATES

USMA ADMISSIONS THE ROUTE TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL (USMAPS) AND THE WEST POINT EXPERIENCE

USMA ADMISSIONS Mission TO PROVIDE FOCUSED ACADEMIC, MILITARY AND PHYSICAL INSTRUCTION IN A MORAL-ETHICAL MILITARY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PREPARE AND MOTIVATE CANDIDATES FOR TOTAL SUCCESS AT THE UNITED STATES MILITARYACADEMY.

USMA ADMISSIONS USMAPS Experience • 10 -Month Academic Program A) Comprehensive Review of HS English / Math to Prepare for SAT’s B) Advanced English / Math to Prepare for 1 ST Year Academics • Location: Fort Monmouth, NJ • Purpose: Prepare / Train Enlisted Soldiers to Qualify For Admission to USMA.

USMA ADMISSIONS ACADEMIC QUARTER SYSTEM: 36 CLASS DAYS PER QUARTER • • English - 54 Hours Mathematics - 72 Hours Success Development Course - 18 Hours Physical Education - 18 Hours Athletics/Personal Fitness - 72 Hours Additional Instruction - 36 Hours Supervised Independent Study - 72 Hours

USMA ADMISSIONS Typical Day at USMAPS • • • 0530 0600 -0645 0700 0715 -1425 1435 -1530 1540 -1745 • • 1715 -1845 -2000 -2300 FIRST CALL BREAKFAST MORNING FORMATION ACADEMICS / PE / LUNCH AI / STUDY HALL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DINNER DUTIES / PERSONAL TIME STUDY HALL TAPS

USMA ADMISSIONS USMAPS SUCCESS STORY • Officer retention rate higher than USMA class rate at all ranks • 14 First Captains • Astronauts/Rhodes Scholars/West Point Professors and Department Heads • Superintendent of USMA • Superintendent of USAFA • Commandant of USMAPS • 93 General Officers • 3 Medal of Honor Winners

USMA ADMISSIONS Class Profile Current USMAPS Class MALE FEMALE TOTAL USMAPS 190 28 218 SOLDIERS 45 3 48 MEAN SAT: 550 V / 563 M MEAN ACT: 24 E / 24 M / 24 SR / 26 R

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 2: Apply for a Nomination Service-Connected Presidential: Sons and daughters of career military Regular Army & Reserve Components (Commander’s Endorsement = Nomination) Army ROTC & JROTC, other Honor Units Sons & daughters of deceased & disabled veterans Sons & daughters of Medal of Honor awardees

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 4: Complete USMA Forms • Personal Data Record (Soldier Completes) • Request for Transcript (Send to High School) • School Official Evaluations (Chain of Command vs. High School for civilians) – Math (PL) – English (PSG) – Chemistry or Physics (SL) • Activities Record (Send to High School) • Essay / Candidate Statement (Soldier Completes)

USMA ADMISSIONS Step 5: Obtain a Nomination • Nominations are due to West Point from each Congressional Office no later than 31 January • Soldiers can receive a nomination at any time through their commander’s endorsement

USMA ADMISSIONS Soldier Admissions Strategy • • • Apply to all available nomination sources. Practice for the SAT and/or ACT. Practice for the Physical Aptitude Exam. Complete the DODMERB medical exam ASAP. Be aggressive and professional in completing application requirements. • Find out all you can about West Point from publications and graduates. • Make the decision that is right for you!

USMA ADMISSIONS Key USMAPS Facts ü Soldiers apply directly to West Point. All soldiers not directly admitted are automatically considered for the Prep School. ü USMAPS counts as time in service and soldiers are paid their current grade. ü NEW - Soldiers must have enough time on enlistment to complete 13 months past USMAPS graduation (if not must extend). ü Soldiers selected for Prep School counts toward unit retention goals.

USMA ADMISSIONS The West Point 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.

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