Here are some preliminary requirements to attend the SLE:

SLE Applicants must:

• be a high school junior (current year)
• be a US citizen
• reach the age of 17 by July 1 (of the year they would be a USMA Freshman)
• MUST have a valid PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT test score
 

The SLE application process opens early in January of each year as stated above. SLE application is a two-part process. First, applicants must complete the "Candidate Questionnaire" which is Part I of the United States Military Academy application.  Since this first step in applying for the Summer Leaders Experience is Part I of the USMA application process SLE applicants will also have an open USMA application file which will save them time and effort should they later decide to apply to become a USMA cadet.

After finishing Part I, applicants interested in SLE must submit Part II (Workshop/Week Preference) in order to compete for an SLE offer.  The SLE application link can be found in the top right corner of this page.  The link will only appear during the SLE application window January through April.  

To be clear, Individuals interested in applying for the Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) MUST complete Part I and Part II of the West Point application. 

How are you spending the summer after your junior year of high school?

Get introduced to a completely different college experience by attending our SLE.

This is a week-long immersion in academic, military and social life for those considering the United States Military Academy. You will explore the United States Military Academy from all angles, including some intense military training and athletic activities. An action packed week, it’s the best way for you to gauge the challenges you would encounter and overcome as a United States Military Academy cadet.

Academics Experience

You can choose from a variety of courses in different academic areas, such as (click here for more details in our SLE Information Brochure):   

• Science
• Mathematics
• Engineering
• Humanities
• Modern Languages
• Psychology

Military Experience 

You will also take part in daily military training including:

• Physical Training
• Weapons Familiarization
• Obstacle Courses
• Leadership Reaction Course

Athletic and Social Experience

You'll enjoy a mixer, a barbecue, and other social events, where you'll get to know other future and current West Point cadets. You will also have the chance to ask them questions about the Academy and the Army. The entire week will give you a good sense of whether the United States Military Academy is a good fit for you.

Once Open for Registration - Apply Early

The SLE application window opens January 8, 2013 and closes April 1, 2013.  Acceptance for SLE is very competitive, so apply online early. Approximately 500 students are selected to attend SLE for each of the two sessions. The cost is $400, not including your transportation costs. Admission for SLE is on a rolling basis, which means acceptance letters will go out even before the April 1 application deadline.  For more information please see our brochure and the link to the FAQ page on the right.  For any other questions, please email us at admissions@usma.edu

Please note: SLE was formerly known as the Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS) or Summer Leaders Program (SLP). The program's title has been changed to Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) because this new title is descriptively more accurate. If you encounter older literature or resources referring to SLS or SLP, please know that this is effectively referring to the current SLE program and except for the name, is very much the same experience described in that literature .