Military Pathways

Helpful tips for applying to any of the military academies:

• Military Academies in the U.S. offer an excellent option for students who are interested in serving their country and receiving a quality education at the same time.
  • Students at these institutions typically receive free tuition, room, and board as well as a small stipend for expenses.
  • All 5 of the undergraduate academies have highly selective admissions.
  • All require at least 5 years of service upon graduation.
  • Read more from the article here...
• Juniors interested in attending military academies, applying for ROTC, or other military scholarships need to watch deadlines very carefully!
  • The process for seeking a nomination to one of the academies begins early in your junior year of high school.
    • Congressional Outreach Nomination
  • You can access information about all 5 service academies from their websites.
• In addition, many have excellent summer programs which give prospective applicants experience of what daily life for a cadet would be.
  • These programs are highly competitive, so speak with your counselor for further information to make sure you are prepared.
  • Example - United States Military Academy, West Point: Summer Leaders Experience
  • Representatives from all military branches and current students at the academies visit Chaparral. Stop by the College & Career Center to ask Ms. Vaught when they will be visiting us next!