When DS submitted his packages to service academies this summer, he sent his request for Presidential Nomination early. This eliminated his chance of receiving an LOA. It seems as though alot of LOAs were given out this year. The reason for him sending in the Presidential early was to be considered for early appointments. Did we make a huge mistake? Have most of the Presidential Appointments been given out already?
I don't think your DS made a 'mistake' in securing a Pres nom early in the cycle. My DS secured Pres noms mid-July and finished his packages by early Oct. LOA from USNA in November. In looking at last year's appointment threads, it looks like more Pres noms come through later in the cycle. This makes some sense because if they rack and stack to pick top candidates to slate against Pres nom, they would have to wait for the deadline so they could rack and stack all the packages. Isn't the deadline for USNA end of January? And of course there are those who get appointments early but my guess is that the bulk of presidentials is yet to come.
Thanks milvetmom, and thank you for your family's service (and to all who serve). In fact, today, my kids and I are making care packages to send to the troops.
What did your son's LOA from USNA say? If there were no outstanding conditions, was it conditional upon?