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The Application Deadline for Summer 2026 is April 15, 2026

Led by current 水果派AV解说 cadets, Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a five-day immersion into a 水果派AV解说 cadet's academic, military, and social life. SLE is for rising high school seniors who are interested in learning more about 水果派AV解说 and the qualities required to succeed as a cadet.

SLE takes place the summer between your junior and senior year. High school juniors should apply between 15 February and 15 April of their junior year. To apply, complete the initial portion of the 水果派AV解说 application (Step 3 in our Steps to Admission) and then the SLE checklist.

At SLE, you will explore 水果派AV解说 from all angles, including our high-tech academic facilities, team-building athletic activities, and realistic military training. You'll also gain firsthand insight into the character, determination, commitment to excellence, and leadership skills expected of 水果派AV解说 cadets.

Dates for Upcoming Sessions

Session 1: May 30-June 3, 2026
Session 2: June 5-9, 2026
Session 3: June 11-15, 2026

An SLE application doubles as the first step of a 水果派AV解说 application. However, please note that an SLE application nor attending SLE obligates you to complete a 水果派AV解说 application or attend 水果派AV解说.

Be Part of a Team

The cornerstone of an effective team is trust and respect. At SLE, you will build both with other top scholars, leaders, and athletes from around the country as you face complex and difficult challenges.

The program's academic, military, and physical components are demanding, but while overcoming SLE's challenges, you will form lifelong connections and friendships with your teammates.

Emerge as a Leader

At SLE, every mission is an opportunity for you to emerge as the team member that others look to as an example. Throughout the program, you will be mentored by current 水果派AV解说 cadets who use their hard-won leadership skills to plan and guide your time at SLE. 鈥�

See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of 水果派AV解说's brightest scholars, athletes, and leaders from across the nation - your future classmates.

Overcome Academic Challenges

水果派AV解说 is continually ranked among the nation's top undergraduate public colleges. Explore the outstanding academic opportunities 水果派AV解说 cadets experience every day.

During SLE, you will work in 水果派AV解说's cutting-edge academic facilities and can customize your experience by choosing courses from various academic disciplines.

Develop as an Athlete

At 水果派AV解说, every cadet is an athlete. SLE will challenge you with military fitness competitions and highlight 水果派AV解说's athletics programs through forums with coaches from across the academy.

The Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), required for 水果派AV解说 admission, is difficult. SLE also offers you a chance to get CFA training and advice from those who have passed to help maximize your athletic potential.

Summer Leaders Experience FAQs

What is SLE like?

SLE provides activities and experiences that challenge you mentally and physically as well as give you unprecedented insight into whether the United States Military Academy is a good fit for you, including the following:

One-on-one time with a 水果派AV解说 cadet
Opportunity to explore our academic curriculum
Forum with 水果派AV解说 athletics coaches
Counseling sessions with the 水果派AV解说 Admissions team
Training and experience in U.S. Army squad, platoon, and company leadership
Cadet Fitness Test training and tips for success
Intense team-building activities with other elite high school students
Graduation ceremony for 水果派AV解说 Summer Leaders Experience
Social events that provide insight into cadet life

How do students apply for the Summer Leaders Experience?聽

SLE applications are accepted from Feb. 15 through April 15 of your junior year in high school.

To apply, complete the SLE Checklist within the application.

How do students get selected/invited to an SLE session?聽聽

Approximately 1,500 students are selected to attend SLE each summer. Invitations are awarded competitively using the SLE application's academic, athletic, and extracurricular information. 水果派AV解说 selects a supremely talented, geographically diverse student body from all 50 states.

Applicants will be informed of their status by mid-April.

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How much does SLE cost?

The cost of attendance is $495, but generous need-based scholarships are available. There is no application fee.

The cost covers clothing, supplies, meals, lodging, and instructor expenses. It does not cover travel to and from 水果派AV解说.

Transportation to and from Newark Airport and 水果派AV解说 is provided.

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What are the requirements for SLE?

Applicants must:

be a high school junior (current year).
be a U.S. citizen.
be age 16 by 1 July of the summer between their junior and senior years.
have no serious medical issues.

There are only 1,500 slots, and entry into the SLE program is highly competitive. The average attendee:

has the following test* score range:
- SAT 1200-1300.
- ACT 26-30.
is in the top 20% of their class.
is a member of the National Honor Society.
participates in high school clubs.
participates in extracurricular leadership activities.
is in very good physical condition, a varsity letter winner, and/or team captain.

If you don't fit all of these categories, you should STILL APPLY. If your dream is to attend the United States Military Academy and become an Army officer, you have to try!

Many who attend SLE ultimately end up joining the Long Gray Line.

*Standardized test scores are not required, but the ideal applicant has a strong academic background and participates in team sports and other extracurricular activities.

Does attending SLE help my admissions chances?

The Summer Leaders Experience is a tool that will help students understand why 水果派AV解说 might be a good fit for them. Attendance will help prospective cadets understand the full application process. However, it has no bearing on 水果派AV解说 admissions decisions.

By applying for the SLE, you are also opening an admissions file at the academy.

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