[John S Mosby]

You don’t “apply” to West Point. It’s not UCLA or Wellesley. You seek an appointment by a limited number of authorized govt. types. A distinct list of people who can submit your name.

[Freedom56v2]

You don’t “apply” to West Point. It’s not UCLA or Wellsley. You seek an appointment by a limited number of authorized govt. types. A distinct list of people who can submit your name.

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Maybe it is semantics, but actually, for military service academies, candidates do fill out an application for admission. Candidates don’t seek an appointment, they seek a nomination by Senator, Congressman, and at least in some cases other special categories—such as a school superintendent. The nomination is required for process to complete.

Some candidates may obtain a nomination, but they may not get an appointment.

There are several other parts to the application process. Much like applying to any other post secondary institution, candidates submit a statement as to why want to attend, provide transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, and probably references...(I forget if military service academies require them...it has been several years since went thru the process with one of my kids).

Due to the military service component, candidates also have to pass DOD physical, medical, and vision tests.

Have to pass all phases to receive an appointment.