I have 4 tickets for sale for the army navy game. My youngster at USNA got them for me, so I don't know exactly what the seat numbers are. I have attached a picture of the order confirmation. I am only looking for what I paid for them.
I don't think there is any set formula for selection. It is definitely used to help sell itself. FFR's can and do make recommendations for invites. My DS said he enjoyed the overnight visit much more than SLE for what it's worth.
It comes down to your specific slate. I also agree that academies have taken and will take as many from one area as they see fit regardless of numbers.
My DS did not want to read it early. And after the fact was glad he didn't. He felt that if he had read it early he would have been cheating the process.
I may have missed it, but I do not see much school leadership. Academies want to see involvement is school activities and leading in those activities. Student council, etc. Also Girls State will be a must when the time comes.
My DS was turned down for both Summer Stem and NASS. It was discouraging on both counts, but he ultimately earned his appointment and is a part of the 2024 class.