This information collection is required to guide qualified candidates through the successful completion of the USMA Admissions Process. The data assists the USMA Department of Admissions, the Admissions Committee, and the Academic Board in determining the candidates who will annually fill the incoming USMA class.
US Code:
10 USC 4346
Name of Law: Cadets: requirements for admission
Previous submissions of this information collection request did not consider duplicate respondents (the same respondent responding to multiple collection instruments). This has now been taken in to account, altering the burden and making it more accurate. This has resulted in a significant decrease in total responses and a corresponding decrease in cost burden. Total time burden has not changed significantly because the same amount of time is being spent completing the information collections. It is just spread out over less respondents. The removal of two forms has also contributed to a decrease in burden. These are the only changes that are not simply a result of calculation changes.
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.