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SERVICE ACADEMY - NAVAL

    Candidate Guidance Office
    United States Naval Academy
    117 Decatur Road
    Annapolis, MD  21402-5018
    410-293-4361
    usna.edu
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    Each year, approximately 1200 men and women are selected for admission
    to the plebe (freshman) class at the Naval Academy.  They come from all
    50 states and from families representing a wide variety of occupations
    and interests.  Admission is based on academic merit, athletic achieve-
    ment, and record of extracurricular activities.  A candidate must also 
    obtain a nomination to be considered for an appointment as a midship-
    man.  There are many sources of nominations, including U.S. Senators 
    and Representatives, the President, the Vice-President, and the Secre-
    tary of the Navy.  Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and
    must not have passed their 23rd birthday by July 1st of the year of 
    admission.  Candidates must be unmarried, not pregnant and have no 
    dependents; all candidates must be U.S. citizens and of good moral
    character.  You should apply for admission between April of your junior
    year in high school and January of your senior year in high school.