My son was told by his BGO he was receiving an LOA, and it showed up just before Christmas in the mail. We are all very happy about that of course, but his appointment is contingent on a nomination. The problem is that all interviews with MOCs were in November, and we are in an ultra-competitive zone for USNA (Maryland). He does have a nomination to West Point from our REP, but was turned down by the SEN. I think all their noms are out - unless MAYBE they reserve a few slots on the slate for LOAs. BTW, my son is not a recruited athlete, which is typically the category of kids who get LOAs really early (like Sept/Oct) from what I understand.
We are doing what we can to secure a nomination for USNA, but frankly I don't know what we can do. Anyone know the real ins and outs of this process and his odds of a USNA appointment? Thanks in advance.