Is New Jersey a very competitive state for noms?

[Vista123]

thanks Pima & CC-both helpful answers.

Pima: In the parent part of the interview with BGO DH did ask about AD life again and braching marines. Just so DS could hear it one more time. (of course than DH then asked BGO if plebe summer was after plebe year…DS’s jaw started ticking but he kept a flat affect. We sure heard about it later though….ooooops)-talk about not knowing the lingo...

Also, though we mean something like: "Here is my opinion and why I feel this way, but it is your life, and I will support you no matter what you decide" instead we are from Chicago, so we like to say "that's stupid, ya know why????"

I sent him the links-mr teenage know-it-all will read links sent to his email inbox.

CC: I wish you hadn't said: "The only exception to this, is if your son receives a "LOA" "Letter of ASSURANCE". That ASSURES the individual that IF they complete their application, and IF they are 100% qualified, and IF they receive a nomination, then they are ASSURED of receiving an appointment." because they are rare but that sure would make the nomination preference ranking that much easier.

he is 100% done with all parts of every application to the SAs. He is holding off sending in his MOC nomination apps until two weeks before they are due to give him time to mull the order over. Or until divine intervention, a sign from god, a french fry shaped like a tank, or the song Brandy,You're a Fine Girl plays on the radio three times in a row.