ArngeDrank
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Hello
A few days ago I secured my nomination from my local congresswomen to USAFA (CA District 18).
Now, researching all about how SA nominations work, I'm a bit worried and I've spent a significant amount of time thinking about a few things. Let me elaborate:
(This list is just a random assortment of questions/thoughts I've had that would ease me if answered or responded to. I also know a lot of this is hypothetical and probably can't be accurately answered but nonetheless I'm still curious.)
1. Does anyone know how competitive CA 18 is? Heart of Silicon Valley with Stanford, Google, competitive High schools, etc. makes me think it's probably pretty competitive. Though, I've heard of a LOT more people applying to USNA and USMA than USAFA this year. Do you think my MOC nominated all 10 people for the at least one slot that is available?
2. I do not know if my MOC uses the principal nominee system, but if they do, what are the chances they would've told me if I was the principal nominee? While nothing was explicitly stated in the letter she sent me, a lot of the wording she used almost gives me the impression that I could be...? I'm probably just over-analyzing it. If she uses that system, and I'm NOT the principal nominee... Am I basically out?
3. I've communicated with her aid and asked about what system she uses, as well as how many slots she has available this year. Are they allowed to disclose that information, and if they are - what are the odds that they will?
More thoughts will come to me, and will probably ask them as they do. I apologize for the pointless questions. At this point in the process, I'm just pretty worried and a little stressed out because this academy has been my dream/goal since 5th grade. I know I don't have control over it at this point, but that won't stop me from worrying...
Thanks!
A few days ago I secured my nomination from my local congresswomen to USAFA (CA District 18).
Now, researching all about how SA nominations work, I'm a bit worried and I've spent a significant amount of time thinking about a few things. Let me elaborate:
(This list is just a random assortment of questions/thoughts I've had that would ease me if answered or responded to. I also know a lot of this is hypothetical and probably can't be accurately answered but nonetheless I'm still curious.)
1. Does anyone know how competitive CA 18 is? Heart of Silicon Valley with Stanford, Google, competitive High schools, etc. makes me think it's probably pretty competitive. Though, I've heard of a LOT more people applying to USNA and USMA than USAFA this year. Do you think my MOC nominated all 10 people for the at least one slot that is available?
2. I do not know if my MOC uses the principal nominee system, but if they do, what are the chances they would've told me if I was the principal nominee? While nothing was explicitly stated in the letter she sent me, a lot of the wording she used almost gives me the impression that I could be...? I'm probably just over-analyzing it. If she uses that system, and I'm NOT the principal nominee... Am I basically out?
3. I've communicated with her aid and asked about what system she uses, as well as how many slots she has available this year. Are they allowed to disclose that information, and if they are - what are the odds that they will?
More thoughts will come to me, and will probably ask them as they do. I apologize for the pointless questions. At this point in the process, I'm just pretty worried and a little stressed out because this academy has been my dream/goal since 5th grade. I know I don't have control over it at this point, but that won't stop me from worrying...
Thanks!
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