Congressman Eric Sorensen is now accepting applications from High School students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U. S. Service Academy, for the Fall 2025 term. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Sorensen will nominate qualified High School students from Central and Northwestern Illinois, for attendance at four service academies: U. S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; U. S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; U .S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. The Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination.
Students interested in applying for a nomination to a U. S. Service Academy are invited to attend a Virtual Open House on Thursday, October 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. To request the meeting link, please send an email to cade.zima@mail.house.gov.
Applicants should visit Congressman Sorensen’s website (https://sorensen.house.gov) to learn more about the process and download an application. The website features specific instructions on the accompanying forms and required documents, including an application form, an essay, High School transcript, ACT/SAT scores, and letters of recommendation. Because these materials take time to compile, interested students are encouraged to start collecting everything needed for the packet as soon as possible.