Major Jon Belmont Updated as of: 11 Nov 2011 Directorate of Admissions

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THE PROFESSION OF ARMS A PROFESSION, not just an OCCUPATION -Lengthy, Intense, Specialized training -Self-government… we perform a crucial role for society -Selfless service – part of something more important than ourselves FIVE BRANCHES OF UNIFORMED SERVICE -Army -Navy (& Marines) -Air Force -Coast Guard (Dept of Homeland Security) -Merchant Marine (Dept of Transportation) 3

OFFICERSHIP vs. ENLISTMENT TWO TO THREE “TIERS” WITHIN EACH BRANCH -Enlisted / Non-Commissioned Officer – The DOERS -Warrant Officers – The TECHNICAL EXPERTS -Officers – The LEADERS / PLANNERS OFFICER = LEADER of the other ranks of the armed services (Junior enlisted, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Warrant Officers) FOUR PATHS TO OFFICERSHIP -Service Academy (aka “the volume knob is stuck at ELEVEN”) -Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC in one word: FLEXIBILITY) -Officer Candidate School (“Green to Gold” or you already have a degree) -Direct Commissioning Program (medical/legal/religious professionals) 4

5 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 and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army. Educate Train Inspire

The Recruiting Funnel What is our workload? find inform inspire QUALIFY 36,959 10,000+ 3,500+ 2,000+ ~1,600 ~1, ,107 SELECT inform inspire PROSPECTS: Quality students everywhere LEADS: Students interested CANDIDATES: Open files NOMINATED QUALIFIED OFFERS ACCEPTS NEW CADETS

Earn a Cadet Appointment Qualify Academically Qualify Physically Qualify Medically Obtain a Nomination Four “pieces of the puzzle”

Whole Candidate Concept West Point seeks well-rounded young people who demonstrate excellent academic ability, leadership potential, and overall fitness. ACADEMIC ABILITY 60% ACADEMIC ABILITY 60% CANDIDATE FITNESS ASSESSMENT 10% CANDIDATE FITNESS ASSESSMENT 10% CADET LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL 30% LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL 30%

A College degree in one hand…

… A “License to Lead” in the other!

ULYSSES S. GRANT Class of 1843 JOHN J. PERSHING Class of 1886 DOUGLAS MACARTHUR Class of 1903 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Class of 1915 DAVID PETRAEUS Class of 1974 JOHN P. ABIZAID Class of 1973 RAYMOND ODIERNO Class of 1976 LLOYD AUSTIN Class of 1975 “Much of the history we teach was made by people we taught.”

BUZZ ALDRIN Apollo 11 Class of ‘51 MIKE KRZYZEWSKI Coach at Duke Class of ‘69 BOB MCDONALD Procter & Gamble CEO Class of ‘75 JACK REED Senator from RI Class of ‘71 JAMES KIMSEY Co-founder AOL Class of ‘62 ERIC SHINSEKI Secretary Veteran Affairs Class of ‘65 2 U.S. Presidents 4 Heads of State 4 Five-Star Generals 88 Rhodes Scholars 18 U.S. Cabinet Members 37 Governors of States or Territories 33 Members of Congress 16 Ambassadors 18 Astronauts 23 University/ College Founders or Presidents

The West Point Experience –Military Academy –Honor Code –Senior Class Responsible for Leadership –Summer Training –Broad Academic Experience –Activities –Financial Independence –Army Career Opportunities 14

Elements of Excellence –Whole Person Development Leadership Education Small Classes, Excellent Faculty Spiritual and Physical Development –Support System Field Force Sponsor Program Parents Clubs West Point Societies –Academic Achievement 90% with Graduate Degrees Rhodes, Marshall, and Hertz Scholars

National Scholarships Rhodes (since 1923) Marshall (since 1982) Hertz (since 1969) Harvard323 Yale217 Princeton192 USMA88 Stanford82 :: USNA45 USAFA35 Harvard112 Princeton64 Stanford54 Yale49 MIT45 Brown43 USMA33 :: USNA23 USAFA10 MIT99 Stanford62 Princeton40 USMA37 Harvard36 USAFA28 :: Yale14 USNA9 As of October 2011 Source:

Sustained Excellence  #3COLLEGE in America-Only Service Academy in Top 6 in past 3 years Forbes.com  #1 PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE in America- 4 Years in a row U.S. News & World Report  TOP 10% of UNIVERSITIES in America StateUniversity.com  #3 among BEST UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS in America* U.S. News & World Report  #3COLLEGE in America-Only Service Academy in Top 6 in past 3 years Forbes.com  #1 PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE in America- 4 Years in a row U.S. News & World Report  TOP 10% of UNIVERSITIES in America StateUniversity.com  #3 among BEST UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS in America* U.S. News & World Report * At schools whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's In 2011, West Point is receiving rave reviews:

Academic Program The Curriculum Electives for Major 8 Military Science The Core 16 Courses in Humanities, Behavioral Sciences, and Social Sciences 16 Courses in Humanities, Behavioral Sciences, and Social Sciences 3 Courses in an Engineering Sequence 11 Courses in Math, Basic Sciences, and InformationTechnology 11 Courses in Math, Basic Sciences, and InformationTechnology 7 Physical Education

Academic Program The Curriculum

45 total to include … –Arabic, Chinese, and Russian –Art, Philosophy, and Literature –Civil and Mechanical Engineering –Defense and Strategic Studies –Economics –Electrical Engineering –Environmental Engineering –History –International Relations –Kinesiology –Life Sciences (pre-med) –Management –Operations Research (Math) –Physics –Psychology –Systems Engineering ACADEMIC MAJORS

55% Active Army officers on 3-4 year assignment 27% civilian professors 18% Active Army officers permanently assigned to the United States Military Academy FACULTY

Military Program 4 th Class – Freshman – “Plebe” 4 th Class – Freshman – “Plebe”  7-Week Cadet Basic Training (General Military Skills)  Marksmanship Fundamentals & First Aid  Mountaineering & Obstacle course  Physical Training & Foot Marches  6 Nights in the Field  New Cadets formally accepted into the Corps  7-Week Cadet Basic Training (General Military Skills)  Marksmanship Fundamentals & First Aid  Mountaineering & Obstacle course  Physical Training & Foot Marches  6 Nights in the Field  New Cadets formally accepted into the Corps 3 rd Class – Sophomore – “Yearling” 3 rd Class – Sophomore – “Yearling”  4-Week Cadet Field Training: Buckner & Fort Knox  Marksmanship & Land Navigation  Mounted Operations & Patrolling  5 Nights in the Field  General Military Instruction  4-Week block for Individual Advanced Development  4-Week Cadet Field Training: Buckner & Fort Knox  Marksmanship & Land Navigation  Mounted Operations & Patrolling  5 Nights in the Field  General Military Instruction  4-Week block for Individual Advanced Development

23 Military Program 2 nd Class – Junior – “Cow”  Second Class Detail (CBT or CFT)  Cadet Troop / Drill Cadet Leader Training  Individual Advanced Development  Military / Academic / Physical  Military Leadership Courses  Corps NCO Leadership  Second Class Detail (CBT or CFT)  Cadet Troop / Drill Cadet Leader Training  Individual Advanced Development  Military / Academic / Physical  Military Leadership Courses  Corps NCO Leadership 1 st Class – Senior – “Firstie”  First Class Detail (CBT or CFT)  4-Week Cadet Leader Development Training  6 x 3-Day Committees (Plan, Rehearse, Execute Model)  17 Nights in the Field  Individual Advanced Development  Military Leadership Courses  Corps Officer Leadership  First Class Detail (CBT or CFT)  4-Week Cadet Leader Development Training  6 x 3-Day Committees (Plan, Rehearse, Execute Model)  17 Nights in the Field  Individual Advanced Development  Military Leadership Courses  Corps Officer Leadership

CULTURAL EDUCATION Individual Advanced Development –Semester Abroad: 140 Cadets studied language/culture in 10 nations including Egypt, Morocco, China, Germany, Russia, and France –Over 300 developmental programs for summer enrichment: 60+ cultural immersion opportunities 200+ opportunities supporting Army research 30+ opportunities with federal agencies and congressional offices (White House, CIA, NASA) 30+ with the Army and Department of Defense

Physical Program 4 th Class – Freshman – “Plebe” 4 th Class – Freshman – “Plebe”  Boxing; Combatives  Military Movement  Boxing; Combatives  Military Movement 3 rd Class – Sophomore – “Yearling” 3 rd Class – Sophomore – “Yearling”  Fitness Leadership I  Close Quarters Combat  Fitness Leadership I  Close Quarters Combat 2 nd Class – Junior – “Cow”  Fitness Leadership II  Survival Swimming  Lifetime Sport (Elective)  Fitness Leadership II  Survival Swimming  Lifetime Sport (Elective) 1 st Class – Senior – “Firstie”  Lifetime Sport (Required) In addition to classes, every cadet must participate in a competitive sport BEST program in the Country!

Athletic Program Every Cadet an Athlete, Every Athlete Challenged Every Cadet an Athlete, Every Athlete Challenged # Sports % of Corps # Sports % of Corps Company Athletics 14 60% Competitive Clubs 27 14% NCAA (Corps Squad) 23 26% # Sports % of Corps # Sports % of Corps Company Athletics 14 60% Competitive Clubs 27 14% NCAA (Corps Squad) 23 26% “Upon the fields of friendly strife, are sown the seeds that upon other fields, on other days, will bear the fruits of victory.” - GEN Douglas MacArthur

TYPICAL CADET DAY Breakfast Formation Class or Study Time Lunch Formation Intramural, Club or Intercollegiate Athletics Evening Study Period Class or Study Time DinnerTaps Lights Out

The Candidate

Evaluation Process – Academic (60%) High School Rank SAT and/or ACT – NOTE: Must take ACT Writing Test Transcript – Leadership (30%) Extracurricular Activities Athletic Participation Faculty Appraisals – Candidate Fitness Assessment (10%) Basketball Throw Pull-Ups 40-Yard Shuttle Run Modified Sit-Ups Push-Ups 1-Mile Run

Academic Preparation Recommended English4 Years Mathematics (including Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus) 4 Years Laboratory Science2 Years Foreign Language2 Years United States History1 Year Computer Technology1 Year

Cadet Profile: Class of 2015 Top 20% of High School Class71% Valedictorians8% Salutatorians4% National Merit Scholarship Recognition18% National Honor Society60% Boys/Girls State17% Class or Student Body President19% Scouting Participant36% Eagle Scout or Gold Award Winner13% Varsity Letter Winners87% Team Captain62% Mean SAT: Verbal - 627, Math Mean ACT: English - 29, Math - 29, Sci/Reas - 28, Reading - 30

Steps To West Point The Admissions Process TIME OF ACTIONNUMBER OF CANDIDATES WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION 3,500+ 2,500+ ~1,300 Await evaluation and status Complete testing Obtain nomination Complete USMA Forms SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR 10,000+ Start a File at West Point Apply for a Nomination Determine whether you meet the basic requirements Visit West Point Report as a Cadet

Academic and Physical Qualification Personal Data Record Request for Transcript SAT/ACT Scores NOTE: Must take ACT Writing Test Class Rank Grade Point Average School Official Evaluations (SOE) English, Math, & Chemistry or Physics Essay / Candidate Statement Candidate Activities Record Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)

Medical Qualification –Medical Qualifications: Good physical and mental health Pass a Qualifying Medical Exam –DoDMERB and YOU!!!!! QUALIFIED REMEDIAL DISQUALIFIED –Medical Waivers Case by Case Basis

Obtain a Nomination CongressionalCongressional  Each Member of Congress is authorized five (5) Cadet Appointments at West Point at any one time.  Each Member may nominate up to ten (10) young people to fill each vacancy.  The Vice President has five (5) Cadet Appointments for applicants from the United States at large.  Each Member of Congress is authorized five (5) Cadet Appointments at West Point at any one time.  Each Member may nominate up to ten (10) young people to fill each vacancy.  The Vice President has five (5) Cadet Appointments for applicants from the United States at large. Contact Congressional offices EARLY; each member has his/her own time schedule & process

Obtain a Nomination Service-ConnectedService-Connected  Presidential: Sons & Daughters of career military personnel 100  Regular Army & Reserve Components 85, 85  ROTC & JROTC Schools 20  Sons & Daughters of deceased & 100% disabled veterans ~15  Sons & Daughters of Medal of Honor awardees Unlimited

Obtain a Nomination – Nominations are due to West Point no later than 31 January – Make the best impression possible; be prepared for your interview – Be aggressive in pursuing nominations! – A Nomination is NOT an Appointment

Earn a Cadet Appointment – Files must be complete by 28 February unless otherwise noted in official correspondence Rolling Admissions Early Completion means Early Qualification – Majority of offers in Jan-Feb-March – Each nomination allows you to compete with the pool of Candidates that have earned the same nomination as you – The more places you compete, the better – You also compete on a National Level (National Waiting List)

Filling the Class Qualified and Nominated ++ National Waiting List ~400 ~400 Service Connected Congressional536Congressional536 CLASS OF 2016 ~1,300

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 To set up a visit sign-up online or call

Report as a New Cadet – Reception Day (“R-Day”) – Come prepared physically mentally emotionally – We will provide you with lots of information read it! share it!

No Surprises –Read monthly mailings Letter from Honor Chairman Description of Summer Training Superintendent’s Video –Explore Books, Magazines, Documentaries –Ask Questions Regional Commander Field Force members Local Area Cadets and Graduates –Visit West Point

Reasons for Coming to West Point Class of 2015 ReasonOverall % Desire to be an Army Officer30 Self-Development18 USMA’s Overall Reputation16 Leadership Training14 Academic Program13 Other: Athletics5 Family Influences2 Economics2

Graduation Rates* Selected “Best National Universities” & Military Academies Institution% Graduated Harvard University98 Princeton University97 University of Notre Dame95 Stanford University94 Massachusetts Institute of Technology94 University of Chicago91 Vanderbilt88 United States Military Academy81** United States Air Force Academy81 Texas A&M77 University of Texas at Austin75 Ohio State71 Average: Tier I Universities76*** * Average of ‘05 actual graduation rates (six year average) ** The USMA graduation rate excludes Cadet Basic Training losses *** Average is based on ‘05 graduation rates for top 126 National Universities (source USNews)

Admissions Strategy – Apply to all available nomination sources Early – Complete Candidate Kit Early – Take ACT and/or SAT multiple times; if taking the ACT, USMA requires you to take the optional Writing Test – Practice for the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) – Prepare file carefully with emphasis on the Personal Statement – Fully Qualified Non-Select – Consider ROTC in addition to West Point – Make the Admissions Decision that is Right for YOU

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Outreach Geographic Organization Academic Year 2011/2012

Class of 2011  1049 Graduates* – 1031 Army commissions – 2 Inter-service transfers – 10 International Officers – 6 medical non-commissioned  Infantry: 26% of men  Combat Arms: 73% of class – 81% of men – 32% of women  Branch detail: 6% of class – 8% of men – 0% of women  ADSO: 46% of class – 48% of men – 35% of women *As of 1 Sept 2011