Directorate of Admissions

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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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Northeast Admissions TeamMAJ Tawofik GhazalCPT Mike Wright - OutreachMs. Cathy MullerMs. Michelle Oldenburg

Great Lakes Admissions TeamCPT Albert GomezCPT David White - OutreachMr. Mike Doyle

Far West Admissions TeamCPT Lyndsey Nott1LT Arron Conley - OutreachMrs. Zulma Melvin

Southwest Admissions TeamMAJ Andrew YangCPT Paul MarquesMs. Gladys GradyMr. Matthew Mason

Southeast Admissions TeamMAJ John Turner1LT Kimberly Mallard –Brown, OutreachMrs. Jodi HendricksonMs. Pat Adams

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COKS

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FL

MAJ Ghazal

MAJ Turner

Regional Admissions Teams

CPT WrightCPT White

Active / Reserve Soldiers, USMAPS, and Civil PrepMAJ Ryan LiebhaberMs. Reeva JohnsonMs. Shelia Murray

MAJ Liebhaber

National Guard SoldiersMAJ Mike Bedryk

Recruited Athletes and Congressional LiaisonMAJ Curtis UngerMs. Joyce Adams

Diversity Outreach RecruitingMAJ Betty MyrthilMrs. Michelle Green

MAJ BedrykMAJ Unger MAJ Myrthil

1LT Mallard-Brown

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CPT Gomez

1LT ConleyCPT Nott

CPT MarquesMAJ Yang

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ME

VT

CT

NY

NJ

NHMA

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As of: 4 MAR 14

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 ProgramThe Curriculum

10-14 Electives for Major

8 Military Science

The Core

16 Courses in Humanities, Behavioral Sciences, and

Social Sciences

11 Courses in Math,Basic Sciences, and

InformationTechnology

7 Physical Education

3 Courses in an Engineering Sequence

Academic ProgramThe Curriculum

History ofMilitary Art

Law

First Class

“Firstie”

AdvancedComposition

MilitaryLeadership

InternationalRelations

Info Tech II

Second Class “Cow”

EconomicsPhysical

GeographyPhysics II

Probability& Statistics

ForeignLanguage

PhilosophyPhysics ICalculus IIThird Class

“Yearling”

LiteratureHistoryInfo Tech IChemistry IICalculus I

CompositionHistoryPsychologyChemistry IMathematical

ModelingFourth Class

“Plebe”

Engineering Sequence #1

Engineering Sequence #2

Engineering Sequence #3

Elective for Major

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

ElectiveElective

Elective for Major

Elective for Major

Elective

AmericanPolitics

ForeignLanguage

History ofMilitary 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 4th Class – Freshman – “Plebe” 4th 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

3rd Class – Sophomore – “Yearling” 3rd 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

2nd Class – Junior – “Cow”2nd 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

1st Class – Senior – “Firstie”1st 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 4th Class – Freshman – “Plebe” 4th 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”2nd Class – Junior – “Cow” Fitness Leadership II Survival Swimming Lifetime Sport (Elective)

Fitness Leadership II Survival Swimming Lifetime Sport (Elective)

1st Class – Senior – “Firstie”1st Class – Senior – “Firstie” Lifetime Sport (Required) 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 ChallengedEvery Cadet an Athlete,

Every Athlete Challenged

# Sports % of Corps

Company Athletics 14 60%

Competitive Clubs 32 14%

NCAA (Corps Squad) 26 26%

# 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 Dinner Taps

Lights Out

0600 1155 1615 240018300705 1250 1930 2300

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.

ACADEMICABILITY

60%

ACADEMICABILITY

60%

CANDIDATE FITNESS

ASSESSMENT10%

CANDIDATE FITNESS

ASSESSMENT10%

CADET

LEADERSHIPPOTENTIAL

30%

LEADERSHIPPOTENTIAL

30%

The Recruiting FunnelWhat is our workload?

find

inform

inspire

QUALIFY

36,959

15,171

4,285

2,629

1,357

~1,200

1,198

539,107

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

English 4 Years

Mathematics(including Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus) 4 Years

Laboratory Science 2 Years

Foreign Language 2 Years

United States History 1 Year

Computer Technology 1 Year

Recommended

Cadet Profile

Mean SAT: Verbal - 627, Math - 654Mean ACT: English - 29, Math - 29, Sci/Reas - 28, Reading - 30

Top 20% of High School Class 72%

Valedictorians 8%

Salutatorians 4%

National Merit Scholarship Recognition 18%

National Honor Society 61%

Boys/Girls State 19%

Class or Student Body President 20%

Scouting Participant 34%

Eagle Scout or Gold Award Winner 14%

Varsity Letter Winners 87%

Team Captain 64%

Steps To West PointThe 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 YEAR15,000+

Report as a CadetReport as a Cadet

Visit West PointVisit West Point

Await evaluation and statusAwait evaluation and status

Complete testingComplete testing

Obtain nominationObtain nomination

Complete USMA FormsComplete USMA Forms

Apply for a NominationApply for a Nomination

Start a File at West PointStart a File at West Point

Determine whether you meet the basic requirementsDetermine 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

Presidential: Sons & Daughters of career military personnel

100100

Regular Army & Reserve Components Regular Army & Reserve Components 85, 8585, 85

ROTC & JROTC Schools ROTC & JROTC Schools 2020

Sons & Daughters of deceased &100% disabled veterans

Sons & Daughters of deceased &100% disabled veterans

~15~15

Sons & Daughters of Medal of Honor awardees

Sons & Daughters of Medal of Honor awardees

UnlimitedUnlimited

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 NOTan 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 Candidatesthat have earned the same nominationas you

– The more places you compete, the better

– You also compete on a National Level (National Waiting List)

Filling the Class

Qualified and NominatedQualified and Nominated

+ + National Waiting List

284

National Waiting List

284

Service Connected

337

Service Connected

337

Congressional577

Congressional577

CLASS OF 2018 ~1,198

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 ofadmission

– Visits are cadet-escorted andoffer a real “inside look” at the Academy

To set up a visit sign-up online or call 845-938-5760

Report as a New Cadet

– Reception Day (“R-Day”) – Come prepared

• physically• mentally • emotionally

– We will provide you withlots of information

• read it!• share it!

No Surprises

– Read monthly mailings• Letter from Honor Chairman• Description of Summer

Training• Superintendent’s Video

– Explore www.westpoint.edu• 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 Officer 30

Self-Development 18

USMA’s Overall Reputation 16

Leadership Training 14

Academic Program 13

Other:

Athletics 5

Family Influences 2

Economics 2

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