Deadline to Apply for a Nomination to a U.S. Service Academy One Month from Today

BOWLING GREEN, KY - The deadline for high school students interested in applying for a Congressional nomination to one of our nation's U.S. service academies through the Office of Congressman Brett Guthrie is one month from today - November 12, 2026.

All application materials must be turned in or postmarked by November 12, 2026. Applications must be submitted to Congressman Guthrie's District Office, located at 996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite B2, Bowling Green, KY 42103.

Choosing to attend a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve our great country in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. In addition to the unmatched opportunity to achieve the highest goals and standards in service, students receive a competitive, high-quality education. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine academies are all excellent institutions for higher education and training.

Additional information about the application process through Congressman Guthrie's office can be found HERE.

Students interested in applying for a Congressional nomination, you must fill out this form. After you complete the Academy Application, you must turn in the following items:

1. Completed application form
2. Personal and brief letter from you to Congressman Guthrie stating why you want to attend an academy
3. Minimum of 3 evaluation forms required from the following sources:
   1. High School Counselor or Principal
   2. High School Teacher
   3. Supervisor of an extra-curricular activity in or outside school

Note: the evaluation form can be found on the Academy Application. Please use this form rather than submitting a letter of recommendation.

1. Current photograph
2. List of extra-curricular activities inside or outside school (please specify any honors, awards, and leadership positions)
3. Official transcript of grades through junior year
4. Official rank in class to include total number in class

Please have your guidance counselor contact Congressman Guthrie's office at 270-842-9896 if your school does not use a class ranking system.

1. SAT and/or ACT scores
2. Completed academy application process acknowledgement form.