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Service Academy Nominations

Service Academy Nominations

Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your Representative in Congress, each year I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies. Acceptance of an academy appointment requires at least a nine-year service obligation, including four years at an academy and five years of active duty service. For more information, please review my page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Service Academy Nomination. I wish you the best as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.

How do I request a nomination packet? 

To request a service academy nomination packet from my office, please email or call our Constituent Liaison & Field Representative, Evelyn Li, at evelyn.li@mail.house.gov or call 718-358-6364. 
 
 
Applications must be completed and received via e-mail to evelyn.li@mail.house.gov. 
 
To be considered for a nomination, candidates must submit the following materials via e-mail by December 1st:
  • Rep. Grace Meng application form.
  • Official transcripts from all the schools that you have attended since ninth grade. 
  • Official SAT (code: 2026) / ACT (code: 7549) score reports for all exams taken. You may also have your school guidance counselor verify your score reports on official school letterhead.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation: At least one letter must be from a current or previous high school/college teacher. Recommendation letters from family members will not be accepted.
  • One-Page Essay: Explain why you want to attend a service academy.
  • One headshot photo