When we see these numbers, it fully explains why some states really do need to limit candidates to one nomination. Among those 425 candidates, there may well be more than 10 candidates who would win slates in other states or be within the top 150 non-slate winners. In some respects, it is fortunate that there are not too many states like Maryland or we would see a LOT more disappointment on this forum. Then again, it is reassuring that the state that is closest to an Academy is attracting this many applicants! Good luck to the candidates from Maryland.
2026 State Nominations Thread
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luqui03
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My son also applied with the Congressman from our district for three nominations. Approximately 50 applicants for the 4 academies. My son did not get the USNA or the USAFA nomination, he received the USMMA nomination. I know a few things about the process and it is not fair to some. Texas, Maryland, California, New York and probably Colorado and New Jersey see lots of applicants. Unfair? Probably yes, I was telling my son that the number 11 or 15 or 20 on that USAFA nomination list is probably an awesome candidate. But like my son, they all need to have many plans in place. My neighbor from around the corner retired 2 months ago from the Marine Corps, he flew F-35's. And he enlisted many years ago, that is how his journey started. Good luck to all applicants!!!!
luqui03
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Also, have this in consideration, there are 8 districts in Maryland, all the nominations from the MOC's came out before the Senator's nominations. In Maryland, they spread the wealth I believe, if each MOC nominated 10 applicants per academy, that is 80 less applicants per academy to consider for a Senator nomination. Other states do not do that, I see many applicants with Senator and MOC nominations, correct?
You are correct! While I am fortunate to have received Noms from my Senator & Congressman, I have Plans A, B, C, etc., in order, I recently received the Naval National ROTC Scholarship, I am waiting on AFROTC and have been accepted into some really good colleges already, those backup plans are crucial.
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Well, no go for my son (again) for the last Senator we were waiting to hear from in MD.
That means 0/3 again this year, even though he only applied to the USNA nom.
He does have a NROTC nom in his portal from his unit, but if you have seen my thread over in the ROTC forum (quandary one), then you may be aware that the nom from his CO may get yanked, taking him completely out of the mix for an appointment as he will not have any nom at all if that happens.
At least he did get awarded the 4-year national NROTC scholarship, which they are trying to get in place this semester (so it would be a 3-1/2 year one in reality). If not, it will kick in for the Fall.
That means 0/3 again this year, even though he only applied to the USNA nom.
He does have a NROTC nom in his portal from his unit, but if you have seen my thread over in the ROTC forum (quandary one), then you may be aware that the nom from his CO may get yanked, taking him completely out of the mix for an appointment as he will not have any nom at all if that happens.
At least he did get awarded the 4-year national NROTC scholarship, which they are trying to get in place this semester (so it would be a 3-1/2 year one in reality). If not, it will kick in for the Fall.
He's not out of the running yet! Those NROTC noms will be used on someone.. Why not him? I would think that as long as it shows in his portal, he has the nom. However, sounds like he has a good spot in NROTC with a scholarship to fall back on. Sounds like a win-win situation.
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Yeah, but he was originally given a "choose this or that" talk by his leadership. Means they might pull the nom since he couldn't really turn down the scholarship.
(If he turned it down on the hope that he got a USNA appointment based solely on the NROTC nom, and then didn't get one, his chances for going back and receiving a 3 or 2 year scholarship would be nil as he already would have told the NSTC that he wasn't interested in the NROTC).
He has been given a great opportunity, and he is taking it for sure and will lead to a commission as long as he meets his requirements and puts in the work, but his aspiration was still the Academy.
Oh well, it is not officially over until he gets that TWE!
(If he turned it down on the hope that he got a USNA appointment based solely on the NROTC nom, and then didn't get one, his chances for going back and receiving a 3 or 2 year scholarship would be nil as he already would have told the NSTC that he wasn't interested in the NROTC).
He has been given a great opportunity, and he is taking it for sure and will lead to a commission as long as he meets his requirements and puts in the work, but his aspiration was still the Academy.
Oh well, it is not officially over until he gets that TWE!
In my experience, less than a day. However, I'm sure other people have seen a longer delay.
Texas is also one of the states that spreads out their nominations. My DD interviewed only with our Congressman and got a letter stating that although the committee recommended her for nomination, they had been notified by Senator Cruz’s office that he was already nominating her, so the Congressman was not going to. A few days later she got a personal call from Cruz. We thought it was really great to receive a Senatorial nomination, but now I wonder if a Congressional one would be less competitive. Time will tell!
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My son spoke with his ALO last night. All the applicants from the same district compete for an appointment/s after the nominations are sent to the academies. So it does not matter, apparently, how the nomination was obtained. Please correct me if I am wrong, Captain MJ and many other on this forum know a little bit more about this than me
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I don’t think all congressional districts in Texas coordinate with the senators. I got a nomination from one of the senators and then got a nomination for the same academy from my representative a month later.
Interesting. I just assumed that the MOCs would coordinate with everyone and not just specific districts.
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My son spoke with his ALO last night. All the applicants from the same district compete for an appointment/s after the nominations are sent to the academies. So it does not matter, apparently, how the nomination was obtained. Please correct me if I am wrong, Captain MJ and many other on this forum know a little bit more about this than me
From my understanding, everyone on the same MOC’s/nomination source competes.
For example, if I live in EX-01, but only get a Senate nomination, I’m competing in the State of Example’s senate slate instead of Example-District 1. If I lose the senate slate then I compete for a qualified alternate spot via order of merit and academy magic. And if that doesn’t happen, then there’s discretionary nominations under the SA’s control.
Just my understanding, but I’m not very qualified, just read this place a lot
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My kid got a senator nomination from Padilla (CA) and also our MOC Eric Swalwell for USNA and Westpoint. We know that the moc nomination is a principal nomination, he stated it in his letter. He received an LOA this week from Navy, but he reported every single time he went to the hospital since he was a baby so now he has a billion things to address with the medical board, including past history of anemia and childhood asthma. (I was an overprotective/overworried parent that brought the kid in for everything.) Does anyone have any experience with this type of thing? I know he’s working on getting these things resolved, but what happens if it takes a while for someone to approve him, or he needs a waiver? Does his spot get released to the next guy in line?
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His offer is his offer until he meets or does not meet all conditions specified in the LOA. Medical issues can go up to the wire in late spring getting resolved.
Far from an expert but I have been through it twice w two different sons. I would advise that you try to provide them with everything they will need in the first submission
Example. If one drs report mentions he/she referred your son to a specialist make sure to include a report from that specialist.
If possible you want to avoid a situation where you wait x # of weeks for a response only to get a request for more information.
Best of luck.
Example. If one drs report mentions he/she referred your son to a specialist make sure to include a report from that specialist.
If possible you want to avoid a situation where you wait x # of weeks for a response only to get a request for more information.
Best of luck.
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Has anyone ever received a nomination without an interview?
Speaking from New York - Negative
Yes, neither of the Illinois Senators held interviews