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Class of 2029 Service Academy Application

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First Name

Last Name

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City

State

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Home Phone

Cell Phone

Rank the academies to which you are applying in order of preference (1- most desired, 4- least desired, 0- will not apply)

Other Nominating Sources to which you've applied:

Senator Cardin

Senator Van Hollen

Presidential

Vice Presidential

Service Connected Disabled Veteran

Child of Medal of Honor Recipient

Another Congressional Office

I have applied to no other nominating sources

Academy Prep School Information (if applicable)

High School Information

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA, Weighted if available)

Have you had any active or reserve military experience in high school?

Graduated 2024 Or Earlier

Since you have graduated high school, how have your experiences helped better prepare you for admission to a service academy?

Academics

In the last 12 months, what achievement are you most proud of and why?

If you are not appointed to a service academy, what are your alternate educational or career plans? Please list any colleges or universities to which you have applied.

Athletics

List all school and community athletic activities in which you have participated. Include any personal or team achievements that demonstrate athletic or leadership potential.

School and Community Activities

Describe any other extracurricular activities, including community service, in which you have participated. Include length of involvement, positions of responsibility or leadership in which you served, and honors or recognition you received.

List at least three books you have read in order of significance to you, and please describe their significance. (School assigned reading excluded.)

List any employment during the past school year or summer. Include paid and unpaid positions and the average number of hours worked per week.

Where have you traveled within the US or abroad that holds significance to you? Please describe the experience and its impact.

Have you ever been arrested, placed on probation, involved in honor violations, or dismissed/suspended from school? If so, explain below.

Essays

Upload your response to each question as a SEPARATE FILE. Answers must be at least 650 words in length. Include your last name and essay number on each page of your responses.

Why do you want to attend a service academy?

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What are your major career goals and what do you hope to achieve by attending a Service Academy?

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Whom do you see as either a historical or personal role model and why?

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Academy Application Status

I have started the application process to the academies for which I am requesting a nomination. (Check all that apply.)

USNA

USMA

USAFA

USMMA

I have not initiated any applications

I am in receipt of a Letter of Assurance or another CONFIRMED nomination.
(Check all that apply.)

USNA

USMA

USAFA

USMMA

Confirmation of Submission

I certify that I have confirmed that I am a legal resident of the 3rd Congressional District of Maryland OR I am a legal resident of Maryland and seeking a nomination for ONLY the Merchant Marine Academy from this office. (call 410-832-8890, option 3, to confirm if you are unsure)

I Accept

I understand that failure to submit ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (online application, letters of recommendation, all relevant transcripts and/or proof of enrollment) by August 30, 2024 at midnight, will result in my application being considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.

I Accept

I give my permission to allow Congressman Sarbanes' office to include my name and photo on his website and in future publicly released materials.

I Accept

I Decline