<p>If your father or brother went there, you would have legacy and it may help, but won’t be the deciding factor. The admissions section would look at your overall candidate application. You must first obtain that nomination from Senator or Congressman and then vie for that appointment from the Academy. Check out this site: [Nominations</a> and Admissions](<a href=“http://www.west-point.org/academy/malo-wa/educators/noms.html]Nominations”>Nominations and Admissions)</p>
<p>Presidential nominations for candidates with active or retired parents, sons/daughters of disabled veterans, sons and daughters of Medal of Honor recipients, Regular Army, Reserves and National Guard
There are also Vice Presidential Noms …similar to congressional nomination process</p>