Kingsley • Application Portal 申请门户

Phase 1: Immediate Action (Now - Nov 2027)

🚨 SUBMIT Congressional Nominations

URGENT: Deadlines are NOW (Oct/Nov 2027)

You CANNOT get in without a nomination. Check if you've submitted to:

CA Senators (Padilla & Schiff)
Your local U.S. Representative
Vice President (if applicable)

Complete Pre-Candidate Questionnaire (PCQ)

Deadline: December 31, 2027

If not done yet, complete this immediately to open your official file.

Schedule DoDMERB Medical Exam

Once authorized, schedule immediately. Takes up to 4 months to process.

Hard contacts: Remove 21 days before.
Soft contacts: Remove 3 days before.

Complete Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)

Deadline: Jan 31, 2028 (Do it in Dec to allow retakes)

Ensure the test administrator submits scores officially.

Basketball throw, Pull-ups, Shuttle run.
Sit-ups, Push-ups, 1-mile run.

Phase 2: Final Deadlines (Winter 2028)

Submit Final SAT / ACT Scores

Deadline: January 31, 2028

Send official scores via College Board/ACT using codes: SAT 4830, ACT 0530.

Academy Interview & Essays

Deadline: Before Feb 28, 2028

If offered an interview by the Academy or your Congressman, schedule and prepare. Finish all portal essays.

FULL APPLICATION DEADLINE

Absolute Deadline: February 28, 2028

Everything (PCQ, Essays, CFA, Medical, Nominations) must be finalized and green in your portal.

Ongoing Standards & Preparation

Maintain Academic & Leadership Profile

Recent averages: SAT ~1387, GPA ~3.86. Keep grades up and maintain club/sports leadership roles.

Stay Clean & Physically Fit

No disciplinary issues. Keep training for altitude (7,250 ft) and military fitness standards.

Phase 1: 11th Grade (Now - Spring 2027)

Maintain UC A-G Requirements

California public universities (UC/CSU) require specific courses:

History: 2 years (World & U.S.)
English: 4 years
Math: 3 years (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
Science: 2 years (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
Language: 2 years (Foreign language)
Arts: 1 year (Visual/Performing Arts)

Take the PSAT / NMSQT

Take the PSAT in October. High scores can qualify for National Merit Scholarships.

Start SAT / ACT Prep

Take a diagnostic test. Many UCs are test-blind, but private universities and out-of-state schools still value SAT/ACT scores highly.

Deepen Extracurriculars

Colleges want to see commitment. Focus on leadership roles in clubs, sports, or volunteer work.

Phase 2: Senior Year (Fall 2027)

Finalize College List

Choose 5-8 schools (Reach, Target, and Safety schools). Check if they use Common App or UC Application.

Ask for Letters of Recommendation

Ask by September 2027

Ask 2 teachers (usually Junior year teachers) who know you well.

Write Personal Insight Questions (Essays)

UCs require 4 out of 8 Personal Insight Questions (350 words each). Common App requires 1 main essay.

Phase 3: Application Deadlines

UC Application Deadline

Deadline: November 30, 2027

The UC application portal opens October 1 and must be submitted by Nov 30.

Early Action / Early Decision Deadlines

Deadline: Usually Nov 1, 2027

If applying to private schools, check their Early Action deadlines.

Regular Decision Deadlines

Deadline: Usually Jan 1 - Jan 15, 2028

Most regular applications and CSU applications are due in early January.