DS has an LOE for USMA. He was DQed for med reasons, remedial info requested as part of original review. A waiver was requested in November - no requests for additional info have been made. In our district can only apply for nom to one academy. Requested USMA as that was his first choice. He received a first alternate nomination from congressman, not principal (DS picked up that district may have two open slots, as someone didn't get chraged or left early or something last year). So as I understand it, if he gets a waiver he will likely be placed on NWL.
He also applied for USNA. No LOA, but likely competitive (has attended SS, invited for CVW, B&G very enthusiastic etc.) - he has a strong file but who knows how strong. Anyway, USNA requested waiver also - it was quickly granted less than a month after requestd, no restrictions including marine corp. But... didin't apply to congressman and ranked USNA #2 on apps to senators.
So.... yesterday there is a message from one of the senators office. They are inquiring about his app and nom status. When he calls back are there thoughts on what might be more advantageous for him to try and compete for - a nom to USNA or a second nom to USMA (if they will even give that - it seems as if they are trying to coordinate).
Does a second nomination to USMA afford any benefit ? (at this point since it is so late in the game and it is NY, I would expect that there are several candidates on that senators list that are more competitive and he will already be placed on the waiting list if cleared).
A nomination to USNA would presumably put him on the NWL and give him a chance if USMA doesn't waive.
Likes USMA better but it was a tough decision and USNA is a fine alternative
He also applied for USNA. No LOA, but likely competitive (has attended SS, invited for CVW, B&G very enthusiastic etc.) - he has a strong file but who knows how strong. Anyway, USNA requested waiver also - it was quickly granted less than a month after requestd, no restrictions including marine corp. But... didin't apply to congressman and ranked USNA #2 on apps to senators.
So.... yesterday there is a message from one of the senators office. They are inquiring about his app and nom status. When he calls back are there thoughts on what might be more advantageous for him to try and compete for - a nom to USNA or a second nom to USMA (if they will even give that - it seems as if they are trying to coordinate).
Does a second nomination to USMA afford any benefit ? (at this point since it is so late in the game and it is NY, I would expect that there are several candidates on that senators list that are more competitive and he will already be placed on the waiting list if cleared).
A nomination to USNA would presumably put him on the NWL and give him a chance if USMA doesn't waive.
Likes USMA better but it was a tough decision and USNA is a fine alternative