Academy Interview?

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I can't find anything on this. On the forum there was a post from 7 years ago saying there weren't any admissions interviews.

However I did some research and saw this other website that was updated in January 2025 that said they do have interviews and they're administered by admissions officers.

Does anyone know for sure and if so what should I study for?
 
I can’t speak to actual Academy admission officers conducting interviews but I will say that field representatives and gradutaes do conduct interviews. For example, my 2nd class roommate is very heavily involved in the interview process in the Pacific Northwest and a fellow employee conducts interviews for one of our Pennsylvania senators. There is some content at Interview process that may be of interest.
 
Unless things have changed in the past few years (my DS is Class of 2027), the Academy itself doesn't conduct interviews. But every congressional rep (that I'm aware of, at least) does as part of their nomination process.
 
In eight year of working with students, none of my USMMA candidates (and appointees) have had an interview. It is definitely 'possible,' but it fairly rare. I'm sure others will pipe in and add their $0.02 worth, too.
 
KP_Dad said:
Unless things have changed in the past few years (my DS is Class of 2027), the Academy itself doesn't conduct interviews. But every congressional rep (that I'm aware of, at least) does as part of their nomination process.
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Yea I have my congressional this Saturday
 
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Am I wrong in my thinking that there is an Alumni at the Congressional interview?? I can't remember, but I would guess yes in WA State there was someone there was an Alumni. I'll have to ask the DS
 
USMCTrackDad said:
Am I wrong in my thinking that there is an Alumni at the Congressional interview?? I can't remember, but I would guess yes in WA State there was someone there was an Alumni. I'll have to ask the DS
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There often is…the Congressional representatives often have a team of people from several SA’s that conduct interviews. LOL, my 2nd class roomate and best man often conducted interviews in the Pacific Northwest. He was head of the local KP Chapter.
 
Not sure of your district, but in some highly competitive districts your rep or senator may only be willing to nominate you to one academy. Be prepared for that and know which academy is your priority in case that question comes up.
 
Only interview I had was a Congressional interview. But that was in the pre internet caveman days. Not sure how many extra hoops they make you jump through now.
 
DS has a LOA and no interview this year.
 
Servicehopefuldad said:
Not sure of your district, but in some highly competitive districts your rep or senator may only be willing to nominate you to one academy. Be prepared for that and know which academy is your priority in case that question comes up.
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Yea thats what my district is doing
 
Congressional members can run their panels and admissions their own way. To each their own.

In my capacity as a USNA BGO, I have had several USMMA applicants. They have interviewed with eligible congressional panels, none have had a one on one from a USMMA rep to my knowledge.
 
Servicehopefuldad said:
Not sure of your district, but in some highly competitive districts your rep or senator may only be willing to nominate you to one academy. Be prepared for that and know which academy is your priority in case that question comes up.
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They nominate for whatever your top choice was, however they also allowed us to interview for a USMMA nomination
 
JohnPAKP65 said:
How did your interview go?
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For only knowing abt the school for two weeks. I'd say it went great, asked the usual what do you think will help you most getting through the academy. Answered time management, and using my peers and professors if I need help. Explained how I knew the curriculum, how I know its a great place to be from, but sucks being there. Encouraged me to take a calculus class, but didnt say anything abt my low SAT. Think they were just trying to confirm that I know what I'm signing up for.
 
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