PMA entrance exam set August 26

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City – Officials of the Philippine Military Academy urged Filipino youth to take the PMA annual entrance examination on August 26 in 27 examination centers nationwide.

Capt. Dennis Solomon, PMA information officer said successful candidates would be provided free college education, stipends while studying and a progressive career as an officer in the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy or Philippine Air Force.

To qualify for PMA Class 2012, an applicant must be a natural born Filipino citizen; of good moral character; single and never been married; must be at least 5’4” in height 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 on April a, 2008.

Applicants should be at high school graduates with a minimum general average of 85% or a senior high school student with a general average of 85% during 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 2x2 ID picture with white background.

Applicants are also advised to prepare for the examination covering algebra, geometry, grammar, composition, reading comprehension, verbal and numerical reasoning and pattern analysis.

Application forms are available at the nearest AFP/PNP units. Interested applicants may apply through mail and on-line via http://www.pma.ph.