2025 State Nominations Thread

Anyone from KS heard from Senator Moran’s office about nominations? He hasn’t sent out any kind of press release or public statement that I can find...
 
gymcat said:
Update from MA:

MOC: Nomination received yesterday for USAFA
Senator Warren: Interview scheduled for tomorrow (online)
Senator Markey: Interview scheduled for later this month (online)
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Congrats on the nomination from your MOC. I had interviews with both Senator Markey and Senator Warren this week. Senator Markey's staffer told me the senators co-operate and try to make sure they do not give double noms, also Senator Markey usually makes a decision around late January. How long did it take for you to hear back from your MOC after your interview? I had an interview for my MOC and it was about a week and a half ago but they didn't mention when they would be making a decision.
 
Congratulations to everyone that has received notice - you must be so relieved. Our MOC (NJ) had a submission deadline about a week ago and hasn't even set interview times yet. They have always interviewed all applicants in the past, will be interested to see if they change things for this year. Our senators don't notify for several weeks....so our DS has awhile to wait but exciting to read about everyone else's good news! Senior year and the holidays, I'm sure it will fly by!
 
This process is not for the feint of heart, although I guess I already knew that as it has felt like one step forward and two (or more) steps back a lot of the time. And I understand that it is not intended to be easy, as the journey these young people will embark on will certainly not be easy.

Friday, my son received a letter that our MOC nominated him for the Naval Academy, West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy. He was not the principal nominee but he was on all three slates. There was joy and celebration in our house. Until tonight.

Tonight, our son received a phone call that the MOC office nominated too many people to West Point and that, because of the order my son ranked the institutions, they needed to take back his WP nomination. He was devastated. On the bright side, he once again showed us his resilience by taking a few very difficult moments following the phone call to cry it out and then surfacing from his room to ask, “can I go to the gym now?”

Sorry that the first time I’m posting on here is to vent my emotions but I also wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you. I have followed this forum for many, many months and I’ve never had to ask a single question because all of the answers are already on here! I use that search feature daily, often in the middle of the night when this process is keeping me awake! The forum has been an incredible resource to our family. In particular, Captain MJ and KP Mom and Blue and Gold Officer and Director Mullen, you are amazing with your on point, realistic and thorough responses! (Sorry for not using the right screen names for each of you, I don’t have them in front of me.)

For now, I’m back to waiting patiently and praying hard as so many others are also doing. Good luck to everyone applying!
 
CkzErz said:
This process is not for the feint of heart, although I guess I already knew that as it has felt like one step forward and two (or more) steps back a lot of the time. And I understand that it is not intended to be easy, as the journey these young people will embark on will certainly not be easy.

Friday, my son received a letter that our MOC nominated him for the Naval Academy, West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy. He was not the principal nominee but he was on all three slates. There was joy and celebration in our house. Until tonight.

Tonight, our son received a phone call that the MOC office nominated too many people to West Point and that, because of the order my son ranked the institutions, they needed to take back his WP nomination. He was devastated. On the bright side, he once again showed us his resilience by taking a few very difficult moments following the phone call to cry it out and then surfacing from his room to ask, “can I go to the gym now?”

Sorry that the first time I’m posting on here is to vent my emotions but I also wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you. I have followed this forum for many, many months and I’ve never had to ask a single question because all of the answers are already on here! I use that search feature daily, often in the middle of the night when this process is keeping me awake! The forum has been an incredible resource to our family. In particular, Captain MJ and KP Mom and Blue and Gold Officer and Director Mullen, you are amazing with your on point, realistic and thorough responses! (Sorry for not using the right screen names for each of you, I don’t have them in front of me.)

For now, I’m back to waiting patiently and praying hard as so many others are also doing. Good luck to everyone applying!
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You have one strong young man to weather that “uhhhh, we have something to tell you” phone call.

Presumably, he applied for the VP for USMA. It’s not over until it’s over. As this settles out in his mind, and as offers of appointment appear - or not - he can decide where his true path lies. If he finds Army is calling to him, and no USMA offer, he executes his alternate plan, perhaps with AROTC. That may become his preferred tribe, or he may decide to take another run at USMA and take advantage of an ROTC nom. I think he could count on a nom from the uh-oh MOC next year! And what meaty stuff for an essay.

Or, this could be a mysterious sign from King Neptune the sea is calling him.

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CkzErz said:
This process is not for the feint of heart, although I guess I already knew that as it has felt like one step forward and two (or more) steps back a lot of the time. And I understand that it is not intended to be easy, as the journey these young people will embark on will certainly not be easy.

Friday, my son received a letter that our MOC nominated him for the Naval Academy, West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy. He was not the principal nominee but he was on all three slates. There was joy and celebration in our house. Until tonight.

Tonight, our son received a phone call that the MOC office nominated too many people to West Point and that, because of the order my son ranked the institutions, they needed to take back his WP nomination. He was devastated. On the bright side, he once again showed us his resilience by taking a few very difficult moments following the phone call to cry it out and then surfacing from his room to ask, “can I go to the gym now?”

Sorry that the first time I’m posting on here is to vent my emotions but I also wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you. I have followed this forum for many, many months and I’ve never had to ask a single question because all of the answers are already on here! I use that search feature daily, often in the middle of the night when this process is keeping me awake! The forum has been an incredible resource to our family. In particular, Captain MJ and KP Mom and Blue and Gold Officer and Director Mullen, you are amazing with your on point, realistic and thorough responses! (Sorry for not using the right screen names for each of you, I don’t have them in front of me.)

For now, I’m back to waiting patiently and praying hard as so many others are also doing. Good luck to everyone applying!
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You sound a lot like my mom, which is a compliment (even if you are a dad). I feel like a lot of us have been on this roller coaster for years, not months, and it’s a bit surreal now that it’s getting so close. My mom recently told me she’s feeling peace where my future is concerned because she felt like I would end up where I am supposed to be. I come from a highly competitive state.

The point of my post: about a month ago I received 2 noms from my MOC: a “principal” nom for USMMA; and a nom for USAFA. This info came in the form of an email. My family and I were celebrating and so happy that I received a “principal” nom. Until I posted about it. I posted about my Principal nom on the USMMA forum only to be informed there is no such thing. I then emailed my AO at USMMA and was told there was no such thing. I was a bit crushed. My MOC is human and made a mistake. He gave me a nom but not a principal nom. So I get it. It is such a ride of high and low emotions. I also had to rank my preferences- a decision that took days to write down. Did I receive 2 noms (so far)? Yes.

Today, I received a call from that same MOC, letting me know that I have been offered an appointment to USMMA. I now agree with my mom and feel like things will be ok. But it took some time to get here. Your son will be just fine- maybe I will be fortunate to meet him some day. 😉
 
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Capt MJ said:
You have one strong young man to weather that “uhhhh, we have something to tell you” phone call.

Presumably, he applied for the VP for USMA. It’s not over until it’s over. As this settles out in his mind, and as offers of appointment appear - or not - he can decide where his true path lies. If he finds Army is calling to him, and no USMA offer, he executes his alternate plan, perhaps with AROTC. That may become his preferred tribe, or he may decide to take another run at USMA and take advantage of an ROTC nom. I think he could count on a nom from the uh-oh MOC next year! And what meaty stuff for an essay.

Or, this could be a mysterious sign from King Neptune the sea is calling him.

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Thank you and yes, VP nomination app for West Point had already been submitted. Army ROTC app is in. The sea has certainly been calling him (and remains his first choice) but, knowing how competitive all of the academies are, you just feel better the more paths you have. And tonight felt like one less option, one door closed, very unexpectedly and on the heels of so much excitement on Friday. We reassured him that West Point was not off the table. As I’ve learned from here, it’s not over until there’s a TWE. Thank you.
 
Drenns3 said:
You sound a lot like my mom, which is a compliment (even if you are a dad). I feel like a lot of us have been on this roller coaster for years, not months, and it’s a bit surreal now that it’s getting so close. My mom recently told me she’s feeling peace where my future is concerned because she felt like I would end up where I am supposed to be. I come from a highly competitive state.

The point of my post: about a month ago I received 2 noms from my MOC: a “principal” nom for USMMA; and a nom for USAFA. This info came in the form of an email. My family and I were celebrating and so happy that I received a “principal” nom. Until I posted about it. I posted about my Principal nom on the USMMA forum only to be informed there is no such thing. I then emailed my AO at USMMA and was told there was no such thing. I was a bit crushed. So I get it. It is such a ride of high and low emotions. I also had to rank my preferences- a decision that took days to write down. Did I receive 2 noms (so far)? Yes.

Today, I received a call from that same MOC, letting me know that I have been offered an appointment to USMMA. I now I agree with my mom and feel like things will be ok. But it took some time to get here. Your son will be just fine- maybe I will be fortunate to meet him some day. 😉
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Thank you for sharing all of that. Congratulations on your appointment, that’s wonderful!! And yes, I hope you do have a chance to meet some day.
 
CkzErz said:
This process is not for the feint of heart, although I guess I already knew that as it has felt like one step forward and two (or more) steps back a lot of the time. And I understand that it is not intended to be easy, as the journey these young people will embark on will certainly not be easy.

Friday, my son received a letter that our MOC nominated him for the Naval Academy, West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy. He was not the principal nominee but he was on all three slates. There was joy and celebration in our house. Until tonight.

Tonight, our son received a phone call that the MOC office nominated too many people to West Point and that, because of the order my son ranked the institutions, they needed to take back his WP nomination. He was devastated. On the bright side, he once again showed us his resilience by taking a few very difficult moments following the phone call to cry it out and then surfacing from his room to ask, “can I go to the gym now?”

Sorry that the first time I’m posting on here is to vent my emotions but I also wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you. I have followed this forum for many, many months and I’ve never had to ask a single question because all of the answers are already on here! I use that search feature daily, often in the middle of the night when this process is keeping me awake! The forum has been an incredible resource to our family. In particular, Captain MJ and KP Mom and Blue and Gold Officer and Director Mullen, you are amazing with your on point, realistic and thorough responses! (Sorry for not using the right screen names for each of you, I don’t have them in front of me.)

For now, I’m back to waiting patiently and praying hard as so many others are also doing. Good luck to everyone applying!
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Fight on young man !!! One door (or opportunity) closes, and others will OPEN !!!!!

Best wishes !!!
 
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