2013 Appointments

got my official appiontee packet in the mail today. just a question christcorp, i have another interview with my congressman in a week and a half. should i still go or respectfully decline?
 
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2013 USAFA Appointments:

1. 13ryan13
2. btown13
3. SpaceGirl2013
4. packermatt7
 
btown13 said:
got my official appiontee packet in the mail today. just a question christcorp, i have another interview with my congressman in a week and a half. should i still go or respectfully decline?
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I also have one with my other senator. I think I'm going to call. Not sure what to say. Any advice?
I really don't want to take away nom slots from other people.
 
yeah. i know obama's spot only has one opening next year and i guess i have it. but if i get a nom from my representative mebe others will get in? im not sure. im waiting for chirstcorps wisdom first. congrats on the appointment also btw. its nice getting a big old packet again.
 
packermatt7 said:
Not sure what to say. Any advice?
I really don't want to take away nom slots from other people.
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Just say that thank you very much for the chance of receiving a nom from you but as I am already guaranteed of a place at USNA (loa) with the help of a nom, which I received whenever from so-and-so, I would like to very respectfully and gratefully decline your offer of an interview. I do not want to take nom spots away from other candidates equally well qualified.


Be humble, kind, and very respectful.
Remember, you're some of the very few who already have it made.
 
that sounds like good advice. by the way for those of us going to USAFA this is the last 7 months of civilian life. BCT starts 7 months from tomorrow!:tomcat:
 
btown13 -
Your question is should you go to your congressman's interview if you already have an appointment?

Probably not.
You should give the Congressman's office a call. See if you can get the name and number for the Nomination's manager. Speak with that person and inform them of the situation. They will give you the proper advice.
 
btown; and others with an appointment; congrats. 1 hell of a mile stone you've reached. Those with LOA or still waiting; just hang in there. There's a time for every purpose under heaven.

Now, for your question. (For anyone in similar situations). If you've already received an appointment; because you've got your nomination and everything else, then obviously you don't need any other nominations. However, you should present the option to those "WANTING" to nominate you. If you have the APPOINTMENT PACKAGE in your hands, then contact any rep/senator that you have nomination interviews scheduled with. Let them know that you received your appointment and ask them if they'd still like to interview you. 1) It's the professional thing to do. 2) It allows them (Senators/Rep) to talk among themselves to maximize their appointees. If you've got a "Presidential" nomination, then that gives both the academy and your state the flexibility to get more people in. I.e. A senator/rep wants to nominate more than 1 person, but they already have too many at the academy. If one of the candidates is eligible for a presidential, that doesn't count against the senator/rep and allows them to get another person from their state in.

So, the short of it is; the reps, senators, and academy has been doing this a long time. Give them the opportunity to say never mind and congratulations. They might still want to interview you (Which would be a simple technicality) because they might not have ANYONE to nominate and they want YOUR name on it. You're in a no lose situation. However, you may some day need their assistance in a matter. Make sure you give them the opportunity to say that any additional interviews aren't required. (Don't wait until the day of your interview. Call them the day after receiving your appointment and the SHOCK HAS WORN OFF). They will be excited for you. Later.... Mike.....
 
btown13 said:
by the way for those of us going to USAFA this is the last 7 months of civilian life. BCT starts 7 months from tomorrow!:tomcat:
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I can't believe we are starting to talk like that! It's so exciting and nervracking... I always get butterflys when I think about the fact that In 7 months I won't be a civilian... its crazy, but I CAN'T WAIT! Even BCT is starting to sound fun (in a twisted way, because I don't think any normal person would consider BCT the highlight of their Academy experience). I have always looked at other people talk about being in the Academy and I'm pumped that I can finally be in that extremely exquisite (for lack of a better adjective - - - brain block or something :smile: ) group of people.

I CAN'T WAIT!!!
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thanks for the advice just a mom and chirstcorp. i will definitely give them a call tomorrow. The office is only about 5 minutes away from my house though, so would it be better to go there and talk to the nominations coordinator in person? I dropped off my application there and stopped by another time, so i think the coordinator recognizes me.
 
Either way. They may be busy when you walk in. Maybe have his number in your cell phone and call just before getting there. Sounds convenient enough either way.

But now that some are starting to get appointments. Don't forget your "ABC's"

APPRECIATE: your senior year. Cherish every moment with your family and friends. You'll never have this time back again.

BRAINS: Use them. Don't get stupid and do something that will get you into trouble. Don't get hurt. And don't slack off and let your grades slide. Believe it or not, you can lose your appointment. You've worked real hard so far. Don't backslide.

CAPITALIZE: You've been accepted to the equivalence of an Ivy League school. You'll be receiving one of the best educations in the world. The Air Force Academy should not be your goal. The Air Force Academy should be a tool; a stepping stone; in reaching your goals. Make the most of it.

Congrats again. And best of luck to those still waiting. I know it seems like forever. The next few months will go so much faster than you think. Mark your calendars. Figure out orientation if you can make it. Any other visits. Christmas and spring break are not that far off. Make the most of the time you have left. Your lives are going to change forever. (For the good). And THANK YOU for being willing to accept such a responsibility. later... mike.....
 
Got my LOA in the mail today. I was... well, elated. Congressmen don't even have interviews here till December, though, so i'll still have to wait. Congrats to the others with appointments though, I hope to see you soon!
 
Now Mike, I have to ask:
Did you just make up that Acronym? Brilliant I tell you. And very good advice. I laugh when people say "Oh that's awesome, now you don't have to do anything in school."
 
Congrats btown. It is a crazy feeling, excited and scared to death of everything that is ahead. Ryan13 you read my mind. That is exactly how I feel about bct. Wow 7 months! That seems so close! That's great advice christcorp. I have to keep making myself live in the moment. I get stuck in "this is my last (fill in the blank) at home" or I'm so focused on what's ahead that I don't think about the now.
 
packermatt7 said:
Now Mike, I have to ask:
Did you just make up that Acronym? Brilliant I tell you. And very good advice. I laugh when people say "Oh that's awesome, now you don't have to do anything in school."
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Pack; the advice, I and others have given many times to appointees. The acronym; well OK, I made that up. But the advice is still the same. later... mike....
 
No Assurance Letter here, but I got one Senatorial nomination a while back, and, to what you guys were talking about (especially if you don't have an LOA like me), you are probably going to be told by your first Senator to cancel your other Senator's interview if you receive a nomination from them. This happened in my case.

When i also called my rep's office, they told me that you can only stack up certain nominations (and the more you have, the better). You can stack up any combination (eg: sen, rep, pres...pres, vice, sen...etc), except senators- who will most likely not even look at you when another has represented you. They want to give more people a chance of getting in. So in my case, even though i already have a nom, im still going to my second interview with my rep to have a better chance of being their first front pick, and getting noticed more by the academy.
 
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