Counseling and guidance services are provided to cadets in several ways. Central to such services is a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program, largely administered by a cadet’s academic advisor. Our program, similar to one that has been mandated in the public school systems of more than 14 states, ensures that all cadets receive guidance services consistent with their level of development.

An important part of the academic advisor’s role is helping each cadet establish realistic, educational plans in support of long-term goals. Central to this effort is the use of a computer-assisted career guidance system. Such programs help each cadet gain a better understanding of him or herself, explore the world of work for possible career choices and identify possible educational paths for careers which may be of particular interest.

The Advisor Program is an extension of the Academy's emphasis on college planning. All cadets are assigned to faculty members whom become the cadet's advisor during regularly scheduled academic counseling. The advisor plays an important role in helping each cadet take appropriate courses to ensure academic success. Because the advisor is only assigned a small number of cadets for this purpose, the advisor is able to provide more individual attention. Normally, the advisor remains assigned to the same cadet for the duration of his/her stay at the Academy.

An extensive number of college admissions and other standardized tests are administered each academic year. National examinations such as the PSAT, PLAN, ACT, SAT are administered at the academy throughout the year. All cadets are required to take the ACT and SAT at least once during their junior and senior year.