How many LOEs are given out? Any statistics on likelihood of admission?

So we got my son’s official letter today from our Congressman. It just states the nomination but does not state “primary” or “alternate” in the letter. Do they usually tell the candidate what position they are in?

I would ask your FFR how your Congressman slates candidates. If you know he uses a primary/alternate method, then I don't think there is a way you can find out until West Point examines the slate, but I could be mistaken.
 
Hey! So to answer your question, no. The letters are not titled, but they have a certain wording to them. A Letter of Encouragement is called that because it encourages a candidate to finish his/her file and visit West Point. A Letter of Assurance is called that because it assures an appointment if the stated conditions are met. However, my LOE appeared in my portal and the correspondence bar was titled "Letter of Encouragement," so I knew exactly what it was before I even opened and read it. The paper itself has no title. My LOA was sent via snail mail. Never updated to portal.

Ah ok. Thanks so much.
 
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