nomination

If I am a NROTC Midshipman seeking to reapply to a service academy, would I be able to receive a nomination to USMA or USAFA from my NROTC commanding officer? Or am I solely able to receive a nomination to USNA?

Hello All, I am in need of some advice with my application process. I have had an LOA since early March and have been deemed medically disqualified since February 23rd. I am a recruited athlete and currently have an offer to another university with a big scholarship (that can be taken away any...

Hello all! I am currently a junior applying to the USMA next year and I am curious about how the nomination process works... Can someone explain to me how to apply for a nomination process, how it works, and how the competitiveness of the nomination reflects an individual's chance of...

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Hi Everyone - Our DD received a MOC nomination in late Dec., 2016, followed by an offer/appointment to the USAFA Prep School, Class of 2018. We are so proud of her! Can someone please help clarify and confirm that after she successfully completes the ten-month PS program, our DD will NOT need...

Hey guys, I'm currently applying for SS and I was wondering when I could apply for my congressional nomination. Do I have to wait to become an official candidate or can I get one currently, as soon as possible?

So first of all, some good news. I found out today that I've been accepted to the USMA Summer Leaders' Experience, which is very exciting. I'm really looking forward to visiting West Point and discovering if I belong there. Also, I would like to thank user @hamleton, a current USMA plebe whom I...

So i checked my portal today and my nomination has a green check mark now?? I was very happy however it says "NJ61" and I have not received a phone call, letter, or email? And it says it was posted Jan 31

I did not receive a nomination to USAFA. Has there been any documented cases where the academy gives out late nomination to highly desired candidates or candidates receiving an open slot from a different district/state?

Hello, if my congressman nominates 10 slate nominees to USNA, how many will get accepted out of those ten? And I keep seeing that your chances increase if you are 3Q with a nomination, so in theory if they only accept 1/10 from my district (all 3Q), my chances would be only be at 10%. These do...

I know a couple weeks ago USMA sent out about 500 letters of appointments. I was wondering if anyone has any idea when the next round might come out?

Does anyone know how many ROTC nomination applications put in by the Battalion PMS actually become nominations? I know there are 20 slots allotted to ROTC appointments, but I am wondering how many people get the nominations. I first received a letter on my portal stating that West Point had...

I intended to submit my application for the Vice Presidential Nomination this week. I realize this is late in the process, but I have already secured three other nominations, one of which is a principal, so I was going to complete it solely because I marked that I would on my other nomination...

Hello all, I was reading the nomination guidelines for West Point and I saw that people in JROTC could seek a nomination from their unit to an Academy. Is that same rule applied to the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets? Thanks for any help.

I have applied for multiple nominations but have not had an interview for one yet. Also, I have not gotten a nomination yet. :/ My first interview is this upcoming Saturday and I am very unprepared for the interview. Any pointers? Any knowledge on what types of questions will be spoken?

DS has received a nomination from AZ Senator Flake and it still isn't showing up on his portal (notified December 12). He confirmed with the senator's office (they submit slate with no ranking) and just wondering if anyone else has seen their AZ Senator Flake nom show up on their portal? Thanks!

Do all the Congressman and Senators advise the nominees if they are their 'principal' nominee? Neither nomination letter DD received had 'principal' worded in it, so just curious

Hello all, Yesterday I received a principal nomination to USMA from my MOC. I've heard conflicting reports, so I was hoping someone could clear this up. What exactly does the principal nomination mean? Assuming you are 3Q'd, does it mean you are guaranteed an appointment? Thanks!

Hi everyone. I just found a spread sheet that shows the nominations by each House of Rep from 2009 to 2012. I hope this information is helpful to anyone. On the bottom of each sheet it says that highlighted names are MOC with low nominations. Is that represented by the CHC/CBC? anyone know what...

Hi, was just wondering if anyone could give me any advice for the interviews for Congressman Israel. I would appreciate if you could PM me any info/advice you can give. Thank you.