Thanks!Agree with DDmom. One nom is all you need.
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I have a second question, my uncle is a Air Force Officer, can he nominate me as a service nomination? Even though I’m trying to go into West Point. Even though I’m trying to go to West Point.Agree with DDmom. One nom is all you need.
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No, your uncle cannot nominate you to any academy. Only official nomination sources can do that. If you are a civilian, these sources would be your local and state Congressmen and the Vice President. If your parents (mom/dad) have served, you may also be eligible for one from the President. You have to apply for these nominations and can get started by calling or reading up on these people's websites. Your uncle won't be able to nominate you unless he happens to be your Congressman, Mike Pence, or Donald Trump.I have a second question, my uncle is a Air Force Officer, can he nominate me as a service nomination? Even though I’m trying to go into West Point. Even though I’m trying to go to West Point.Agree with DDmom. One nom is all you need.
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Actually, not if your uncle is Donald Trump either because presidential nominations are for CHILDREN of Career Military including children of Career Military Reservists. With regard to parents having served, merely being a veteran is not enough, they have to either be currently serving or retired from the military with 20 or more years of service.No, your uncle cannot nominate you to any academy. Only official nomination sources can do that. If you are a civilian, these sources would be your local and state Congressmen and the Vice President. If your parents (mom/dad) have served, you may also be eligible for one from the President. You have to apply for these nominations and can get started by calling or reading up on these people's websites. Your uncle won't be able to nominate you unless he happens to be your Congressman, Mike Pence, or Donald Trump.I have a second question, my uncle is a Air Force Officer, can he nominate me as a service nomination? Even though I’m trying to go into West Point. Even though I’m trying to go to West Point.Agree with DDmom. One nom is all you need.
Read this to learn more.
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/nominations-faq.33450/
Totally agree! Get as many nomination as you can. Don't make the same mistake as my DS did by only applying to one for the USMA. He was 3 q'd but missed out on West Point because someone on that same Senators slate had a higher score and was picked. If he had applied to several he would have made it! He still received a 4 year AROTC scholarship and is loving life in both AROTC and college.Although you only need one nomination to get an appointment to a service Academy, the more nominations you have the more opportunities you have to win a slot for appointment. Thus, you should try to get as many nominations as possible. They are like lottery tickets; more tickets, better you chance.
Yep. Even very top notch candidates miss appointments because they happen to be in same district as someone else who can win the spot by narrowest of margins. Lessen that chance by, first, being as competitive as you can, and second, getting in as many MOC pools as possible.Totally agree! Get as many nomination as you can. Don't make the same mistake as my DS did by only applying to one for the USMA. He was 3 q'd but missed out on West Point because someone on that same Senators slate had a higher score and was picked. If he had applied to several he would have made it! He still received a 4 year AROTC scholarship and is loving life in both AROTC and college.Although you only need one nomination to get an appointment to a service Academy, the more nominations you have the more opportunities you have to win a slot for appointment. Thus, you should try to get as many nominations as possible. They are like lottery tickets; more tickets, better you chance.
Actually, grads at MMA have the option of either serving in any of the armed services or the merchant marines. It's the most flexible of all.Thank you all, I’ll most likely apply for all the academies with the exception of the Merchant Marine academy because I would not be comfortable with what they do.
Actually, grads at MMA have the option of either serving in any of the armed services or the merchant marines. It's the most flexible of all.