Christcorp
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You are correct that it mainly affects the more desirable. That is its main intent. Only people wanting to believe that the were somehow special read into it to mean more. But it does help some on the other end of the scale. Those who while qualified, probably don't stand a very good chance. It's better to know sooner than to hold out and possibly turn down another offer waiting until April.
As for an early appointment, that is really only for those with a presidential or other non-congressional nomination. They are the only ones eligible for an appointment prior to November. And as for an loa, that isn't any real guarantee. I've seen plenty of people with an loa not receive the appointment because they didn't get a nomination. Or because they didn't pass their physical.
The majority of applicants only get congressional nominations. And these nominations have a deadline of January. So the EA method is the only possible means of knowing if you have a chance without waiting until April or May.m
Bottom line...... Get your application done after 1 November and you will wait til April or May to find out. Complete your application before 1 November and you have a chance of knowing in January. It's really that simple.
As for an early appointment, that is really only for those with a presidential or other non-congressional nomination. They are the only ones eligible for an appointment prior to November. And as for an loa, that isn't any real guarantee. I've seen plenty of people with an loa not receive the appointment because they didn't get a nomination. Or because they didn't pass their physical.
The majority of applicants only get congressional nominations. And these nominations have a deadline of January. So the EA method is the only possible means of knowing if you have a chance without waiting until April or May.m
Bottom line...... Get your application done after 1 November and you will wait til April or May to find out. Complete your application before 1 November and you have a chance of knowing in January. It's really that simple.