I don't know much about JROTC nominations, but I know with your MOC, even though another from your slate received an appointment, you can still get an appointment to USNA too.I am currently a high school senior. I have an MOC and JROTC nomination to USNA.
I learned that another individual who was nominated through my MOC was offered an appointment to USNA. My MOC did not give out principle nominations. Do I still have a shot at receiving an appointment at USNA, even though another candidate received an appointment from the same MOC?
Also, could I potentially receive an appointment to USNA through my JROTC nomination? Or are JROTC nominations worthless as far as securing an appointment is concerned?
Could you elaborate on this "National Pool"? The Academy mentions it often but I don't understand what it is exactly.......
Is there a difference between MOC Noms (House of Reps?) and Senatorial Noms in terms of slotting or are they lumped into the MOC pool?My DS was in the national pool a few years back. He didn't hear anything until May 15th. Some will not ever leave the pool as well as it is always a numbers game. Yes, the MOC slots will hear back first and the national pool is usually there to fill up the remaining slots if needed.
Google US Code Title 10 Subtitle C Part III Chapter 603. 6956 describes the national pool.Could you elaborate on this "National Pool"? The Academy mentions it often but I don't understand what it is exactly.......
Your ACT is very good. The question is how does the rest of your record rack and stack against others in your state and Congressional district. Here is why. Each year about 4000 of the 8000-12000 applicants to each SA end up with a nomination and about 2400 end up being qualified academically and in physical aptitude. Each year USMA, USNA, and USAFA each have about 1200 slots for an entering class. Approximately 500 of those slots go to the Principal Noms. Approximately 200 go to recruited athletes, prep school and those with LOAs. If you aren't in one of those 2 groups (Principal Nom or recruit/LOA) you are competing across the country for one of the remaining 500 slots, and the Service Academies will pick those qualified candidates that meet their needs (I.e., geographic diversity, ethnic/gender diversity, and other goals), in order to best represent the make up of the country and the military. Everyone selected will be "qualified" but that doesn't mean everyone selected is the "most qualified". Just the way it works . . .
Just a little clarification. Falcon A is pretty much correct. Just don't confuse the word "PRINCIPAL Nomination". Very few representatives and senators RANK their nominees. In other words, have a PRINCIPAL Nominee. The vast majority simply present the academy with their SLATE of 10 names, and tell the academy "PICK ONE". The reps and senators do have the OPTION of ranking their nominees and having a PRINCIPAL nominee. In which case, assuming the nominee is qualified, the academy has no choice. They MUST take that individual.
But Falcon A is correct in the numbers. Approximately 500 appointments will come from the representative's and senator's SLATES of 10 names. There are also the 200 others he mentioned. But, there are also others too. Up to 100 more appointments come from Presidential Nomination and a number of others that are military related; e.g. ROTC. But after all of these are appointed; around 800-850, the remaining 350-400 will be from the NATIONAL POOL, which are all of the remaining individuals with nominations that haven't received an appointment. So you'll be competing with approximately 2000 for the remaining 350-400 slots. Best of luck.
Is there a difference between MOC Noms (House of Reps?) and Senatorial Noms in terms of slotting or are they lumped into the MOC pool?