I have been trying to figure out the nomination process, I have read all the old posts and posted a few questions and I thought I had it figured out -- And then I read the statement below on Rep. John Larson's website:
"Candidates are appointed to the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point on a statewide basis. Each year the State of Connecticut has five vacancies at the Academy and each Congressperson is entitled to submit the names of ten prospective candidates. Nominees then compete with the nominees of the rest of the Connecticut delegation for admittance."
This makes it sound as if only 5 people from the State of CT can be at the USMMA at one time. Is this correct? Does he mean 5 vacancies for each incoming class? Even 5 per class seems like an extremely limited quota. CT has seven total members in Congress, this would not even give each MOC one principal nominee. Does every state have a 5 student limit?
The more I learn, the more confused I am getting. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
"Candidates are appointed to the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point on a statewide basis. Each year the State of Connecticut has five vacancies at the Academy and each Congressperson is entitled to submit the names of ten prospective candidates. Nominees then compete with the nominees of the rest of the Connecticut delegation for admittance."
This makes it sound as if only 5 people from the State of CT can be at the USMMA at one time. Is this correct? Does he mean 5 vacancies for each incoming class? Even 5 per class seems like an extremely limited quota. CT has seven total members in Congress, this would not even give each MOC one principal nominee. Does every state have a 5 student limit?
The more I learn, the more confused I am getting. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You