U.S. Senator (CT) · D
Richard Blumenthal
Your guide to getting a service academy nomination from U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal's office.
Partially verified · last checked 2026-05-20
Application portal
https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/services/academy-nominations ↗This is the official .senate.gov page for U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal's service academy nomination process. We don't accept applications — your office does.
What we know
2026 deadline (for entry summer 2027)
Not yet verified — check the office page
Application typically opens
2026-05-11
Panel format
Competitive panel — CT delegation runs joint Academy Night events
Interview window
October–November 2026
The take your guidance counselor won't give you
Connecticut runs a delegation-wide Service Academy Night (E. Hartford Cultural Community Center, May 6 2026). Attend if possible — it's a low-pressure way to meet panel members.
Don't put all your eggs in one MOC
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is one of three Members of Congress with authority to nominate you. Apply to ALL of them. Different essays, different panels, different deadlines. Multiple nominations only HELP your odds — they don't hurt.
Your other MOCs we've verified
Plus your House Rep if not listed above — find your district at house.gov ↗
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