Understand all the requirements early so you have time to accomplish all the necessary components. Graduates of all 5 academies receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned officers in their respective Service branch. In all cases, there is a service obligation of a minimum of 5 years.

The competition to get in is extremely competitive. Admissions criteria includes:
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  • High school academic performance
  • Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)
  • Athletics and extracurricular activities
  • Leadership experience and community involvement
  • A congressional letter of recommendation (not required by the Coast Guard Academy)

United states military academies

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Air Force Academy https://www.academyadmissions.com/
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U.S. Military Academy at West Point https://www.westpoint.edu/
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U.S. Military Academy at West Point https://uscga.edu/
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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy https://www.usmma.edu/
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U.S. Naval Academy https://www.usna.edu/homepage.php