Military Academy Information
BMCHS Counseling Department Newletter
The Five US Service Academies
US Military Academy (USMA)
- AKA: West Point
- Branch: Army
- Location: West Point, NY
- Admissions Website: www.usma.edu/admissions
- Regional Admissions Email: maurice.kenner@usma.edu
US Naval Academy (USNA)
- AKA: Annapolis
- Branch: Navy
- Location: Annapolis, MD
- Admissions Website: www.usna.edu/admissions
- Blue & Gold Officer: jeff.stewart@hpidc.com
US Air Force Academy (USAFA)
- Branch: Air Force
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Admissions Website: www.academyadmissions.com/admissions - ALO Email: Andrew.Rozek.1@us.af.mil
US Coast Guard Academy (USCGA)
- Branch: Coast Guard
- Location: New London, CT
- Admissions Website: www.uscga.edu/admissions
- Admissions Officer Email: Laura.E.Garofalo@uscga.edu
United States Merchant Marines Academy (USMMA)
- AKA: Kings Point
- Branch: No specific affiliation, but often leads to Navy or Coast Guard
- Location: Kings Point, NY
- Admissions Website: www.usmma.edu/admissions
- Admissions Email: schoggerst@usmma.edu
Introductory Information
SchoolCounselor.org - Guide To The Military Academies
A detailed presentation regarding the admissions preparation process for the five military academies.
CollegeVine - Intro To The 5 US Service Academies
This blog post is a great introduction into understanding the five US military academies.
Business Insider - Five Academy Overview
A brief overview of the five academies, their admissions processes, and expectations upon entering and graduation.
CollegeVine - Understanding ROTC
Great intro post regarding ROTC.
Preparing for Admissions
Summer Programs
Coast Guard - AIM Summer Program
Application Window: February - April 1 of your junior year.
Air Force Academy - Summer Seminar
Application Window: December 1 - January 15 of your junior year.
West Point - Summer Leaders Experience
Application opens January of junior year. *Student must first complete the Candidate Questionnaire.
Naval Academy - Summer Seminar
Application opens January of junior year.
Naval Academy - Summer STEM
Application opens January of junior year.
Prep Schools
Naval Academy Prep School (NAPS)
The mission of the Naval Academy Preparatory School is to enhance midshipman candidates' moral, mental, and physical foundations to prepare them for success at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Coast Guard Academy Prep School
The CGA recognizes that not every prospective cadet emerges from HS prepared for the academic, military and athletic demands of the Academy. The Scholars Program is designed to develop the necessary foundation for success as an Academy cadet.
West Point Prep School
The purpose of the USMA Preparatory School (USMAPS) is to prepare candidates selected by the United States Military Academy Admission’s office for the academic, physical, and military challenges of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Air Force Academy Prep School
The USAFA Preparatory School prepares a diverse group of cadet candidates to succeed and lead at the United States Air Force Academy. If you apply to the Academy and are not accepted, you may receive an appointment to the Prep School.
US Merchant Marine Prep School
NMMI serves as a preparatory school for the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Upon successful completion of the program and recommendation from NMMI, the cadet will receive an appointment to USMMA.