I am filipino and I was wondering does that help my chances of getting into the Naval Academy? I read somewhere that it is not as competetive as if you were a White Male. Also will this help with getting a nomination as well.
Race has very little consideration in the nominations selection process.
Memphis9489,
I attended the USAFA Diversity Recruitment Program (I was actually in K Delrosario's group) and was told that if I was not nominated by either of my senators or my MOC by a certain date, the USAFA Diversity Recruitment staff would search for another congressman who hasn't yet "used up" his entire slate. They would then request that the congressman use their nomination slot on me.
FYI, the Diversity Recruitment Program flies qualified applicants of diverse minorities and backgrounds to the Air Force Academy for a 3-day visit. It is USAFA's way of encouraging minorities to commit to the Academy.