Admissions

ALMBS is nonpartisan and has no association with any real-world political parties or their platforms. All eligible students are welcome! If they want to challenge themselves, grow as leaders, and make a difference, this is their opportunity!

ALMBS is open to all those meeting the requirements regardless of race, color, religion, disability, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, or national origin.

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Eligibilty Qualifications

Individuals who possess the following qualifications are eligible to apply for admission to ALMBS: 

  • Member of the male enrollment of the current junior class;
  • 2.75 grade point average (GPA) or higher on a four-point scale;
  • Good personal character, ensuring he will effectively represent himself and uphold the esteem of his local school/community;
  • Never attended an American Legion Boys State program previously; and
  • Citizen of West Virginia OR attend a high school in West Virginia.

All dates are preferred. ALMBS will continue working with public schools, private schools, and homeschool communities until all available slots are filled.

  • October 13, 2025

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    Distribute Information Packets

    • Packets Mailed to all Public and Private High Schools
    • Packets Mailed to Posts, Squadrons, Units, and Chapters
  • November 11, 2025

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    Initiate Coordination

    • Submit POCs to ALMBS
    • Submit a List of Eligible Candidates
  • January 19. 2026

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    Engage Applicants

    • Direct Eligible Candidates to Apply
    • Collect Applications
  • February 9, 2026

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    Submit Applications

    • Submit Completed Applications
  • March-May, 2026

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    Continue Recruitment and Engagement

    • Continue Collecting and Submitting Completed Applications
    • Assist with Participant Preparation
    • Submit Suppemental Donations
  • June 7-13, 2026

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    87th Annual American Legion Mountaineer Boys State