Army Admissions Marketing administrator has indicated that a proj ect scheduled for December 2006 will enable collection of this information electronically. The project goal is to begin electron ic collection for the Class of 2012. This collection must begin electronic collection for the next extension package or provide an explanation why this is not possible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2009
07/31/2009
07/11/2006
92,525
0
92,525
19,434
0
11,720
0
0
0
West Point candidates provide personal background information which allows the West Point Admissions Committee to make subjective judgements on non-academic experiences. Data are also used by West Point Office of Institutional Research for correlation with success in graduation and military careers.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.