US Service Academy Nominations Essay Topics

Please answer each essay question in 300 words or less, to be included as a separate sheet or uploaded PDF on your application.

 

1. Why do you want to attend one of the United States Service Academies?

2. What experiences in your life have prepared you for the academic and physical rigors and demands of life at an academy, and ultimately in the military.

3. Describe a specific scenario in detail which demonstrates your ability to lead others.

4. What do you see yourself doing in ten years in terms of personal, professional, and family goals?