MARINE ’S POST-GRADUATE PROGRAM The in Harlingen, resides on the 142-acre tract of a former Air Force navigation school right next door to Valley International Airport. Academic classes are conducted in three buildings—Coleman Hall, Tom T. East Jr. Math and Science Center and Belle Blaschke Foreign Language and Social Sciences Building. The Harold James Library and Learning Center houses the Computer Learning Center with over 30 stations, Internet MARINE resources and over 17,000 volumes. The Phillip J. Yeckel auditorium seats 1,076 and serves as a cultural center for guest lecturers and performers. are MILITARY assigned to companies and live in 1 of 6 barracks. Peacher Hall dually serves as an event and Activity Center. The Campus includes several leadership and self- ACADEMY confidence building courses, including a 30-foot climbing wall/rappelling tower. The Parade deck is located directly adjacent to the original Iwo Jima Monument used to cast POST-GRADUATE the monument in Arlington National Cemetery. PROGRAM What makes our program succeed where others fail? Some may venture it is the MILITARY STRUCTURE and DISCIPLINE that sets Marine Military Academy apart from We don’t give orders as much as other school environments and HONOR makes Post-Graduate Cadets we teach you to take charge extremely successful. All Cadets receive a firm grounding in the core of COURAGE values of the United States Marine yourself. : HONOR, COURAGE, and “Personal responsibility is one of life’s toughest COMMITMENT. Employing the lessons. It means taking charge of one’s life, COMMITMENT Marines’ ideals and work ethic, our knowing that you are the one who determines graduates learn how to apply the direction your life will take. That’s where leadership skills and techniques and how to stand up to any test or MMA makes the definitive difference. We challenge. offer young men the chance to prove themselves, so they can live up to their Attending the Marine Military full potential. It’s amazing how far a Academy is not a visit to Disneyland, young man can go when realizing nor is it military bootcamp. Yes, we who’s ultimately responsible for adhere to Marine Corps grooming and appearance standards, and we (and in charge of) one’s life.” wear Marine uniforms. We have a Marine Junior Reserve Officer Training unit. The daily schedule is regimented. Depending on your The Marine Military previous academic performance, you’ll find yourself in accelerated Academy develops classes such as Political Science, and Chemistry Advanced Placement, English Composition, disciplined, morally Calculus, Statistics, Computer Basics including Java Programming, Spanish and Chinese foreign strong, languages. Electives include Marine Science and Aerospace - you could earn your private pilot’s license while college-ready young men you’re here at MMA! There’s daily college placement assistance, ample who are prepared study and “free” time as well as a multitude of extracurricular activities to choose from. for responsible We pride ourselves on being a campus where drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are not tolerated. So, what are you waiting for? Discover your personal best ... enroll TODAY in Marine Military leadership. Academy’s Post-Graduate Program and GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE!

320 Iwo Jima Boulevard • Harlingen, Texas 78550 • (956) 426-6006 Ext. 861• http://www.mma-tx.org 320 Iwo Jima Boulevard • Harlingen, Texas 78550 • (956) 426-6006 Ext. 861• http://www.mma-tx.org Thomas E. Kolongowski

Board Trustee - MARINE MILITARY. ACADEMY United States Naval Academy Class. of ‘86 MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY Class of ‘82

Thanks to the Marine Military Academy (MMA), I am where I am today - Our boys graduated from Marine Military Academy in 2000 and a powerful, positive asset for a successful - able to give back to 2003. We are very proud of MMA and the foundation the boys the institution that gave so much to me. Upon graduation from my local received. From there, they went on to both graduate from The high school, my next goal was to be accepted to and graduate from Military Academy of South Carolina. We are SO PROUD Naval Academy. However, I found myself lacking the skills and knowledge OF THEM! needed for the Naval Academy to consider me a solid candidate. That’s when a family friend made me aware of MMA’s Post-Graduate Matthew (Golf Company MMA-’03) was accepted in 2003 to the program...and the rest is indeed history! Citadel Military College, and graduated in May of 2007 - Civil Engineering program. He’s already working for a top notch I would never have learned about and attended MMA were it not for that company! Nicholas (Golf Company MMA-’07) also earned family friend’s insight, and I have been grateful ever since. That one-year acceptance to the Citadel Military College, graduating from the post-graduate education and experience at MMA made a huge difference Citadel School of Business Administration. He is also working his in my career pathway. During that year, I learned the skills and techniques way up the career ladder ... and doing it very quickly! necessary to be successful in college and life, gained acceptance to the Naval Academy, completed the Naval Academy program, served our We are very proud of both our sons and their roots at MMA. Chase Country, and returned home to work my way up the corporate ladder to and I continue to recommend parents to send their boys to MMA. where I am today - a leader and executive of The McIntyre Group, President Chase and I know the value of sending the boys to MMA and are of the Collegium Charter School Foundation Board, and Board Trustee of happy to speak on behalf of the Academy to parents...We feel the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and Marine Military very strongly about MMA and the importance of staying involved. Academy’s Board. Best always, I wholeheartedly endorse MMA’s Post-Graduate Program for any young Chase and Jacklyn Lang man that is up to MMA’s tough academic, physical and moral challenge!

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin Here’s just a few of the universities and service academies Here’s just a few of the universities and service academies Marine Military Academy’s graduates have earned acceptance to: Marine Military Academy’s graduates have earned acceptance to: Arizona State University North Georgia State College University of Alabama Arizona State University North Georgia State College University of Alabama Auburn University Northern Arizona University University of Alaska: Anchorage Auburn University Northern Arizona University University of Alaska: Anchorage Northeastern University University of Arizona Babson College Northeastern University University of Arizona Baylor University University of California: Davis Baylor University Norwich University University of California: Davis Berklee College of Music Ohio State University University of California: Northridge Berklee College of Music Ohio State University University of California: Northridge Boston College Oklahoma State University University of Central Florida Boston College Oklahoma State University University of Central Florida California Maritime Academy Otterbein College University of Chicago California Maritime Academy Otterbein College University of Chicago California Polytechnic State University Penn State University of Cincinnati California Polytechnic State University Penn State University of Cincinnati California State: Chico Purdue University University of Colorado California State: Chico Purdue University University of Colorado California State: Fullerton Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Denver California State: Fullerton Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Denver California State: Sacramento Rice University University of Georgia California State: Sacramento Rice University University of Georgia Carnegie Mellon University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Houston Carnegie Mellon University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Houston Chaminade University of Hawaii Sam Houston State University University of Louisiana at Lafayette Chaminade University of Hawaii Sam Houston State University University of Louisiana at Lafayette San Diego State University University of Massachusetts: Boston Clemson University San Diego State University University of Massachusetts: Boston College of the Ozarks San Francisco State University University of Miami College of the Ozarks San Francisco State University University of Miami Colorado School of Mines San Jose State University University of Mississippi Colorado School of Mines San Jose State University University of Mississippi Colorado State University Santa Clara University University of : Rolla Colorado State University Santa Clara University University of Missouri: Rolla Cornell University Sarah Lawrence College University of Cornell University Sarah Lawrence College University of Nebraska Daniel Webster College Sonoma State University University of Nevada: Las Vegas Daniel Webster College Sonoma State University University of Nevada: Las Vegas DePauw University Southern Methodist University University of : Charlotte DePauw University Southern Methodist University University of North Carolina: Charlotte Delta State University Southern New Hampshire University University of Delta State University Southern New Hampshire University University of North Dakota Duquesne University Southwestern University University of North Texas Duquesne University Southwestern University University of North Texas East Carolina University St. Edward’s University University of Oklahoma East Carolina University St. Edward’s University University of Oklahoma Embry Riddle University St. Louis University University of Oregon Embry Riddle University St. Louis University University of Oregon Florida Atlantic University St. John’s University University of Puget Sound Florida Atlantic University St. John’s University University of Puget Sound Florida International University St. Mary’s University University of Southern California Florida International University St. Mary’s University University of Southern California Florida State University Stephen F. 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MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY POST-GRADUATE PROGRAM MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY POST-GRADUATE PROGRAM 320 Iwo Jima Boulevard • Harlingen, Texas 78550 • (956) 426-6006 Ext. 861• http://www.mma-tx.org 320 Iwo Jima Boulevard • Harlingen, Texas 78550 • (956) 426-6006 Ext. 861• http://www.mma-tx.org Post-graduate students are required to submit the Marine Military Academy’s application Post-graduate students are required to submit the Marine Military Academy’s application forms and provide all supporting documentation to the Admissions Office for forms and provide all supporting documentation to the Admissions Office for consideration. Determination of candidate’s eligibility is very timely once all paperwork consideration. Determination of candidate’s eligibility is very timely once all paperwork has been received. Application forms are available through the MMA website has been received. Application forms are available through the MMA website (www.mma-tx.org) or can be requested by directly contacting our Admissions Office at (www.mma-tx.org) or can be requested by directly contacting our Admissions Office at (956) 423-6006 Ext. 861. (956) 423-6006 Ext. 861.

ˆ Completed Application for Admission - front and back ˆ Completed Application for Admission - front and back ˆ $100 Application fee ˆ $100 Application fee ˆ Report of Medical History (with physician’s signature) and Consent and Insurance Form ˆ Report of Medical History (with physician’s signature) and Consent and Insurance Form (reverse side) (reverse side) ˆ Complete Immunization History ˆ Complete Immunization History ˆ Medical Addendum Form ˆ Medical Addendum Form ˆ Copy of Birth Certificate ˆ Copy of Birth Certificate ˆ Transcript Request Form with Comprehensive and Current Official School Transcripts and ˆ Transcript Request Form with Comprehensive and Current Official School Transcripts and most recent report card showing semester work in progress most recent report card showing semester work in progress ˆ Confidential School Report Form ˆ Confidential School Report Form ˆ English Teacher’s Evaluation Form ˆ English Teacher’s Evaluation Form ˆ Math Teacher’s Evaluation Form ˆ Math Teacher’s Evaluation Form An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin - Benjamin Franklin