· U.S. Military Academy Information

It is suggested that Juniors who plan to apply to a U.S. Military Academy (U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy — Westpoint, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marines, U.S. Coast Guard Academy) attend a summer seminar between their Junior and Senior year. Space is limited so apply for the summer seminar early!!!

It is suggested for you to get your name out there to your congressmen. Watch for their application deadlines for nominations. Start your application your junior year!

U.S. Military Academy at Westpoint — www.usma.edu

U.S. Naval Academy — www.usna.edu/homepage

U.S. Air Force Academy — www.usafa.af.mil

U.S. Merchant Marines — www.usmma.edu

U.S. Coast Guard — www.uscg.mil

· Army ROTC

Be between 17 and 26 years of age and US Citizen

Minimum 920 SAT or 19 ACT composite score (excluding the required writing test scores)

Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

Have a High School or equivalent diploma

Meet Physical Standards

Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve

Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

Award covers full tuition and on-campus education fees and an additional allowance

for textbooks, supplies and equipment. Up to $5,000/year spending money.

Kentucky ROTC programs: EKU, WKU, UL, UK, Morehead State, Murray State, Asbury, Georgetown, Centre, Kentucky State, Midway, Transylvania, Bellarmine, IU Southeast, Spalding University

Apply online: www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp

or call 1-800-USA-ROTC

APPLICATION DEADLINE: (it is in your best interest to apply early) January 10, 2009

· Navy ROTC

Be between 17 and 26 years of age and US Citizen

Minimum 22 Math/21 English on the ACT OR minimum 520 Math 530 Critical Reading SAT

Award covers full tuition, books, lab/class fees up to the $180,000 and provides a monthly

stipend starting at $250 a month as a freshman to approximately 150 colleges and

universities. There is No Commitment to the Navy until the first day of the sophomore

year in college.

Kentucky ROTC programs: EKU, WKU, UL, UK, Morehead State, Murray State, Asbury, Georgetown, Centre, Kentucky State, Midway, Transylvania, Bellarmine, IU Southeast, Spalding University

Apply online: www.nrotc.navy.mil/

OR contact a Navy Officer through the guidance office

APPLICATION DEADLINE: (it is in your best interest to apply early)

· Air Force ROTC

At least 17 years of age for scholarship

Academic Requirements for Mid Range Applicant is ACT score of 27/ SAT score

1170; GPA 3.46; be in the top 25% of graduating class

Complete the Physical Fitness Assessment

Apply online: http://afrotc.com/scholarships/ OR contact an Air Force Officer

through the Guidance office

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2009

· U.S. Marine Corp

http://www.marines.com/

· U.S. National Guard

http://www.nationalguard.com/