West Point: Military Post Overview
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UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
Founded in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point is the oldest of the five service academies.
West Point cadets are immersed in a military-oriented environment, gaining an unparalleled undergraduate education and leadership skills through a rigorous curriculum.
Upon completing their undergraduate degree requirements, cadets are commissioned and receive the gold bar of a Second Lieutenant. They will serve in the Army as Active Duty Soldiers.
Requirements
To apply for West Point you must be:
- At least 17 but not yet 23 years old on July 1 of the year admitted
- A U.S. citizen
- Not married
- Not pregnant or with any legal obligation to support a child or children
- Congressionally nominated or have a service-connected nomination
- A recipient of strong scores on either college entrance exam (ACT or SAT)
