Find Your Path
A guided route to Service Academies and ROTC scholarships. For students who feel called to lead in the armed services, SJN provides expert coaching on academics, athletics, fitness, leadership roles, nominations, interviews, and timelines. The pathway prepares qualified candidates for West Point, Annapolis, the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and university ROTC programs that often include 3 or 4-year scholarships.
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Historic Firsts
First introduced in 2018, our female student body at SJN has experienced rapid growth, successfully breaking down barriers for future generations. Sean Harres, a standout cadet, has earned her place as the first female from SJNA to attend a service academy. This fall, she will be joining the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where she is poised to continue making SJN proud with her achievements and dedication.
Sean’s journey at SJN has been consistently groundbreaking. In 2023, she became the first female valedictorian in our academy’s history.
From Delafield to West Point
A 2020 graduate of St. John’s Northwestern, Skyler Chauff graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point on May 25, 2024, with a pair of the highest awards a graduating cadet can receive.
For his academic achievements, Chauff earned the title of Valedictorian for the Class of 2024, which featured 1,036 graduating cadets. Chauff posted an incredible 4.2 cumulative GPA on a 4.33 scale to take home the honor. An amazing accomplishment in itself, but it wasn’t the only award he claimed.
SErvice Academy Days
Recently named the host location for Wisconsin’s All Academies Day, SJN annually welcomes state senate and representative delegations as they brief hundreds of aspiring service academy student applicants on the procedures for submitting service academy applications. This recent development signals that SJN is the right place for aspiring future commissioned officers in Wisconsin. Co-hosted by Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson, this annual event provides direct access to representatives from the United States service academies, congressional staff, and former and current cadets and midshipmen.
Pathways in Action
For students who feel called to lead in the armed services, SJN's pathway prepares qualified candidates for West Point, Annapolis, the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and university ROTC programs that often include 3 or 4-year scholarships.
Pathway to Officership
Our "Pathway" program is meant distinctly for those students looking to attend a military service academy or receive a ROTC scholarship after graduation.
You will experience expanded guidance from instructors, more responsibility among your peers and be challenged to stretch just a little bit farther than you thought you could.
Highlighting the strength of this program, in 2024 alone, 10% of the senior class earned $1.5 million in ROTC scholarships or military academy appointments. Invest in Your Child's Future with the "Pathway to Officership."
- #1 in Wisconsin for USMA appointments
- Graduates have earned millions in ROTC scholarships.
- JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction, the highest ranking
- 100% JROTC accreditation score
A guided route to Service Academies and ROTC scholarships. For students who feel called to lead in the armed services, SJN provides expert coaching on academics, athletics, fitness, leadership roles, nominations, interviews, and timelines.
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Clear benchmarks for GPA, testing, fitness, varsity participation, service, and conduct
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LEAD 1–3 coursework that builds real operational leadership
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TAC and counselor support for nominations and interviews
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Hosting of All-Academy Days with congressional teams to demystify the nomination process
No. Being apart of this program does not mean you’re required to participate in the military after graduation. While many of our graduates are admitted to the five military service academies, many advance to the colleges, universities, and professional schools of their choice.
At SJNA, we tailor our program to the needs of each individual student.
Absolutely! Our goal is to give all students the tools they need to pursue their chosen path. For those interested in attending the military service academies, our preparation stands out. For seven years running, St. John’s Northwestern has held the record for the most West Point appointments. Our JROTC program achieved a perfect score—almost unheard-of among military academies.
Testimonial
"I really love the leadership opportunities provided by SJN. They truly set out to foster our sense of leadership and work on our interpersonal skills and personal responsibility to help us to become a better leader and hold ourselves to the highest standard."
Kasen Ko | Class of 2024
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