PMA entrance exam set August 27

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) is once again calling all patriotic Filipino youth to take the annual Entrance Exam on August 27, 2006. It will be conducted in 27 examination centers nationwide. Successful candidates shall be provided a well-rounded and free college education, receive stipend while studying, have a progressive career as an officer in the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, or Philippine Air Force, and the rare privilege to serve our Motherland.

To qualify to the stringent cadet admission requirements for PMA Class 2011, an applicant must be a natural born Filipino citizen; of good moral character; single and never been married; stands 5'4" if male and 5'2" if female; not more than 6'4" tall; not a day older than 22 years old and not a day younger than 17 years old on 01 April 2007; at least high school graduate with a minimum general average of 85% or a senior high school student with a general average of 85% during his/her 3rd year, and able to perform the minimum requirements for physical fitness test. Walk-in applicants are also accepted. They are advised to bring the following documents for processing: Form 137, NSO birth certificate and 2 pieces 2"x2" ID picture with white background.

Applicants are advised to prepare for the examination covering Algebra, Geometry, Grammar, Composition, Reading Comprehension, Verbal/Numerical Reasoning and Pattern Analysis. Application forms (free) are available at the nearest AFP/PNP units in your locality. Interested applicants may apply through mail and on-line via http://www.pma.ph