Supplemental Letters Of Recommendation

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When an admissions board looks at an application how do they factor in an extra letter of recommendation and an JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction Nomination? Let us say that the candidate already has a primary nomination as well.
 
KingLear said:
When an admissions board looks at an application how do they factor in an extra letter of recommendation and an JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction Nomination? Let us say that the candidate already has a primary nomination as well.
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If the candidate has a primary nom and is 3Q?

I don’t think it matters much.
 
Additional letters aren’t that significant unless it addresses something that is unique or not otherwise called out in the app. Some examples would be a kid who works 40 hours a week to help pay bills or took care of a sick parent. Maybe their boss or school counselor can help fill that in with a LOR. Remember that JROTC noms are sort of limitless as long as one quad but only 20 can be charged there and you are competing against NROTC students, many who are re-applicants. You have 2 noms, that is they key part. The additional LOR... won’t hurt you, but it might help slightly or not at all.
 
KingLear said:
When an admissions board looks at an application how do they factor in an extra letter of recommendation and an JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction Nomination? Let us say that the candidate already has a primary nomination as well.
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Please clarify - do you mean the candidate has a principal nomination from an elected official who uses that method of ranking his or her slate? In that case, if the candidate is also triple qualified (scholastically, medically, athletically), chances are usually good for an offer of appointment.

Having additional nominations from other sources is always good, as it gives USNA flexibility on where to eventually charge a candidate’s appointment. A nom is a nom.

Supplemental letters of rec - no way of knowing.

None of us knows how elements of an application are weighed in and of themselves and against others, but can only guess based on observations over the years.
 
NavyHoops said:
Additional letters aren’t that significant unless it addresses something that is unique or not otherwise called out in the app. Some examples would be a kid who works 40 hours a week to help pay bills or took care of a sick parent. Maybe their boss or school counselor can help fill that in with a LOR. Remember that JROTC noms are sort of limitless as long as one quad but only 20 can be charged there and you are competing against NROTC students, many who are re-applicants. You have 2 noms, that is they key part. The additional LOR... won’t hurt you, but it might help slightly or not at all.
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Would the JROTC nomination be considered another letter of recommendation informally?
 
It’s a nom.
Broadly speaking, all noms are a form of recommendation, but in a specific official category.
 
Capt MJ said:
KingLear said:
When an admissions board looks at an application how do they factor in an extra letter of recommendation and an JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction Nomination? Let us say that the candidate already has a primary nomination as well.
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Please clarify - do you mean the candidate has a principal nomination from an elected official who uses that method of ranking his or her slate? In that case, if the candidate is also triple qualified (scholastically, medically, athletically), chances are usually good for an offer of appointment.

Having additional nominations from other sources is always good, as it gives USNA flexibility on where to eventually charge a candidate’s appointment. A nom is a nom.

Supplemental letters of rec - no way of knowing.

None of us knows how elements of an application are weighed in and of themselves and against others, but can only guess based on observations over the years.
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It is a principle nomination from my local congressman. I have been medically qualified. My one weak point is my CFA, but I have been told I passed. I still want to take it again right before the deadline to show progress and focus.
 
KingLear said:
Capt MJ said:
KingLear said:
When an admissions board looks at an application how do they factor in an extra letter of recommendation and an JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction Nomination? Let us say that the candidate already has a primary nomination as well.
Click to expand...

Please clarify - do you mean the candidate has a principal nomination from an elected official who uses that method of ranking his or her slate? In that case, if the candidate is also triple qualified (scholastically, medically, athletically), chances are usually good for an offer of appointment.

Having additional nominations from other sources is always good, as it gives USNA flexibility on where to eventually charge a candidate’s appointment. A nom is a nom.

Supplemental letters of rec - no way of knowing.

None of us knows how elements of an application are weighed in and of themselves and against others, but can only guess based on observations over the years.
Click to expand...


It is a principle nomination from my local congressman. I have been medically qualified. My one weak point is my CFA, but I have been told I passed. I still want to take it again right before the deadline to show progress and focus.
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Academically?

You should be 3Q and good to go. Call or email admissions and confirm you are 3Q.
 
A1Janitor said:
KingLear said:
Capt MJ said:
KingLear said:
When an admissions board looks at an application how do they factor in an extra letter of recommendation and an JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction Nomination? Let us say that the candidate already has a primary nomination as well.
Click to expand...

Please clarify - do you mean the candidate has a principal nomination from an elected official who uses that method of ranking his or her slate? In that case, if the candidate is also triple qualified (scholastically, medically, athletically), chances are usually good for an offer of appointment.

Having additional nominations from other sources is always good, as it gives USNA flexibility on where to eventually charge a candidate’s appointment. A nom is a nom.

Supplemental letters of rec - no way of knowing.

None of us knows how elements of an application are weighed in and of themselves and against others, but can only guess based on observations over the years.
Click to expand...


It is a principle nomination from my local congressman. I have been medically qualified. My one weak point is my CFA, but I have been told I passed. I still want to take it again right before the deadline to show progress and focus.
Click to expand...

Academically?

You should be 3Q and good to go. Call or email admissions and confirm you are 3Q.
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Is it ok for me to ask admissions about that?
(Academics are AP courses As and a few Bs, 1440 SAT)
 
USNA does not usually inform candidates if they are 3Q. Some BGOs let the cat out of the bag.

There is nothing to do but wait now. Focus on what you can control. Wrap this school year strongly, work on stamina and fitness, enjoy friends, hug your parents more often.
 
KingLear said:
A1Janitor said:
KingLear said:
Capt MJ said:
KingLear said:
When an admissions board looks at an application how do they factor in an extra letter of recommendation and an JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction Nomination? Let us say that the candidate already has a primary nomination as well.
Click to expand...

Please clarify - do you mean the candidate has a principal nomination from an elected official who uses that method of ranking his or her slate? In that case, if the candidate is also triple qualified (scholastically, medically, athletically), chances are usually good for an offer of appointment.

Having additional nominations from other sources is always good, as it gives USNA flexibility on where to eventually charge a candidate’s appointment. A nom is a nom.

Supplemental letters of rec - no way of knowing.

None of us knows how elements of an application are weighed in and of themselves and against others, but can only guess based on observations over the years.
Click to expand...


It is a principle nomination from my local congressman. I have been medically qualified. My one weak point is my CFA, but I have been told I passed. I still want to take it again right before the deadline to show progress and focus.
Click to expand...

Academically?

You should be 3Q and good to go. Call or email admissions and confirm you are 3Q.
Click to expand...

Is it ok for me to ask admissions about that?
(Academics are AP courses As and a few Bs, 1440 SAT)
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I’m sure that is qualified. ;)
 
Scholastically includes all things academic and the wide range of other skills, activities and qualifications.
 
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