At the risk of going too far off topic...I thought it worth sharing the experiences of the candidates and our high school. In a graduating class of 531 four kids are candidates for the Naval Academy. One was offered and accepted NAPS in early fall (outstanding athlete), another needed several medical waivers (football player), he reports being offered NAPS, turning it down, and is now wait listed. He also claims to not have an LOA or nomination so we aren't sure how that works. Another did not receive a nomination, was granted an LOA in Feb. and is reporting he is attending USNA Class of 2014. He plays a unique varsity sport. Lastly, my DD...3Q'd with 2 nominations (alternate for a 3rd nomination), not so patiently waiting... for both USNA and NROTC. The 3 other candidates did not apply to NROTC.