"Because of the lengthy time needed to complete and process all necessary paper work, applicants should submit a nomination application immediately," said Chambliss. "Those who are considered for a service academy appointment should demonstrate academic achievement in high school, leadership potential, physical fitness, and personal motivation."

Upon meeting an academy's entrance requirements, the top applicants will then be invited to a personal interview in November, conducted by Chambliss' Service Academy Advisory Board.

The academies make the final appointments, but Chambliss' nominations are critical for all Georgia students because candidates cannot be accepted to the academies without a nomination from their senator, congressman or the Vice President or the President.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens, legal residents of Georgia, at least 17 years old but not beyond their 22nd birthday on July 1, 2004, and unmarried with no children.

Theresa Milligan serves as the service academy liaison for Senator Chambliss' office. Please mail all nomination applications to: Office of Senator Saxby Chambliss: 2004 Military Academy Board, Post Office Box 724086, Atlanta, GA 31139 or drop off applications at Senator Chambliss' office at 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340 in Atlanta.