Directorate of Admissions

2 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

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

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

Sustained Excellence The United States Military Academy continues to rank among the best top tiered institutions in the nation Named among the top national engineering schools Continuously ranked one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country * At schools whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's Sustained Excellence

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 11 Courses in Math, Basic Sciences, and InformationTechnology 11 Courses in Math, Basic Sciences, and InformationTechnology 7 Physical Education 3 Courses in an Engineering Sequence

Academic Program The Curriculum History of Military Art Law First Class “Firstie” Advanced Composition Military Leadership International Relations Info Tech II Second Class “Cow” Economics Physical Geography Physics II Probability & Statistics Foreign Language PhilosophyPhysics ICalculus II Third Class “Yearling” LiteratureHistoryInfo Tech IChemistry IICalculus I CompositionHistoryPsychologyChemistry I Mathematical Modeling Fourth Class “Plebe” Engineering Sequence #1 Engineering Sequence #2 Engineering Sequence #3 Elective for Major Elective Elective for Major Elective American Politics Foreign Language History of Military Art Elective for Major Elective

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  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  Marksmanship & Land Navigation  Mounted Operations & Patrolling  5 Nights in the Field  General Military Instruction  4-Week block for Individual Advanced Development

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

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 Cultural Education

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

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 32 14% NCAA (Corps Squad) 26 26% # Sports % of Corps # Sports % of Corps Company Athletics 14 60% Competitive Clubs 32 14% NCAA (Corps Squad) 26 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

Breakfast Formation Class or Study Time Lunch Formation Intramural, Club or Intercollegiate Athletics Evening Study Period Class or Study Time DinnerTaps Lights Out Typical Cadet Day

The Candidate

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%

The Recruiting Funnel What is our workload? find inform inspire QUALIFY 36,959 15,171 4,285 2,629 1,357 ~1,200 1, ,107 SELECT inform inspire PROSPECTS: Quality students everywhere LEADS: Students interested CANDIDATES: Open files NOMINATED QUALIFIED OFFERS ACCEPTS NEW CADETS

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

Cadet Profile Mean SAT: Verbal - 627, Math Mean ACT: English - 29, Math - 29, Sci/Reas - 28, Reading - 30 Top 20% of High School Class72% Valedictorians8% Salutatorians4% National Merit Scholarship Recognition18% National Honor Society61% Boys/Girls State19% Class or Student Body President20% Scouting Participant34% Eagle Scout or Gold Award Winner14% Varsity Letter Winners87% Team Captain64%

Steps To West Point The Admissions Process TIME OF ACTIONNUMBER OF CANDIDATES WINTER OF SENIOR YEAR JULY OF YEAR OF ADMISSION 4,000+ 2,500+ ~1,200 SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR 15,000+ Report as a Cadet Visit West Point Await evaluation and status Complete testing Obtain nomination Complete USMA Forms Apply for a Nomination Start a File at West Point Determine whether you meet the basic requirements

The 5 Pieces of the Admissions Process Earn a Cadet Appointment Qualify Academically Qualify Physically Qualify Medically Obtain a Nomination

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 an Appointment – Files must be complete by 28 February unless otherwise noted in official correspondence – Majority of offers in Feb-March-April – 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 Service Connected Congressional577Congressional577 CLASS OF 2018 ~1,198

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 2017Reason Overall % Desire to be an Army Officer30 Self-Development18 USMA’s Overall Reputation16 Leadership Training14 Academic Program13 Other: Athletics5 Family Influences2 Economics2

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) – Fully Qualified Non-Select – Consider ROTC in addition to West Point – Make the Admissions Decision that is Right for YOU