Reminder: Service Academy Applications Due October 30

WASHINGTON, DC: Students from Maryland’s First District interested in attending a military service academy should be advised that the deadline to apply for a nomination from Congressman Harris is October 30, 2017.

All residents of the First District between the ages of 17 and 23 are encouraged to apply. Admission is based on SAT/ACT scores, class rank, physical aptitude scores, extracurricular activities, leadership ability, athletic abilities, medical examinations, and a panel interview. Interviews will be conducted by Congressman Harris’ Military Academy Review Board, which is made up of veterans and reservists of the United States military. Interviews will be conducted in December, and the Service Academies will be notified of Congressman Harris’ nominations by December 31, 2017.

Students can download the nomination application at https://harris.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations. For questions, please call Congressman Harris’ Kent Island District Office at 410-643-5425.