Conditional Appointee

[wrt4091]

I was looking for a similar situation but could not find anyone who asked a similar question so thought I would ask it. So I am reapplying last year after hurrying to get my application last minute as USMA was late to appearing on my radar. I did not get in obviously, and plan to reapply this year and if it does not happen this year I will continue with the ROTC program I am in and join the National Guard this summer by going to basic and AIT. I am a much stronger applicant this time around (ROTC, college credits, higher SAT) but fortunately/unfortunately one of my buddies got into West Point as a conditional appointee as a track recruit. I am obviously stoked for him, but worry about where this puts me. I was told to reapply to my home district (I live in a different district for college) and this is where my buddy lives still. I saw his letter and understood that it was conditional on the basis of a couple things, including a congressional nomination. I understand there are other forms of nomination but I live in the most populated state so senator nomination is not super possible. I guess all I am asking is reapplying worth my time even with one of my congresspersons nominations spot filled? I feel like the responses I will get will be 'just apply anyway' but I am looking for a realistic answer from someone familiar with the situation so I understand what my options are. Thank you

 

[Ivy22]

If you don’t apply, your chances of getting in are definitely 0.

If they told you to apply again from your home district, then do that. Sounds like your buddy has an LOA. That’s still contingent on getting a nomination, medical qualification, and some other things. Make sure to apply to all the nom sources you are eligible for to have more options. Choosing who gets their nomination is up to the MOC’s office/staff, and every year, we see candidates on this forum with LOAs not receive a nomination. Also, your buddy may get a different nomination than you.

Bottom line, it’s still worth your time to apply if you are still interested in attending.

 

[CoffeeMama]

Absolutely worth your time ... from our congressional district in the Class of 2027 there were 5 appointments to USMA. They all received a nomination from our Congressperson (for '27 10 names per slate could be submitted by the MOC / for Class of 2029, I believe the number of names that can be submitted per slate is 15). Some of the candidates also had nominations from other sources as well (At least one also had a Senatorial nomination, and one had a Service Connected nomination, etc.) No one but USMA admissions knows which nominating source each appointment was charged to. Admissions has some flexibility ... but the news you can use is that they all received appointments and all 5 are at USMA in the Class of 2027.

For more details about how nominations work, check out the FAQ on this forum

Nominations FAQ

Below are answers to many Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) re the nomination process. Thanks to USNABGO08 for assistance. As always, we've made every effort to be accurate but the below has not been reviewed or approved by any SA or MOC contact. NOTE: Nominations are a fairly complex...

www.serviceacademyforums.com

Make sure you apply for ALL nominating sources you are eligible for including the Service Connected nomination through your ROTC Unit.

Good luck and Beat Navy!

 

[time2]

MOC can provide NOM's for up to 15 applicants for each opening they have. The SA will eventually determine where the appointments get charged. I wouldn't worry about the status of anyone else applying since that is something you have no control over and shouldn't impact your decision to reapply. Most often you will have NO idea of the qualifications of anyone else applying. Some may get a NOM and decide to attend a civilian college or may end up not being 3Q. Even having a NOM only puts you in the RUNNING for an appointment.

Generally, you apply to the MOC based on what is considered the legal residence of your parents. Going to college in another state doesn't change your legal residence, but obviously I would follow the direction given by your MOC.

 

[DrMom]

FOCUS ON YOUR OWN APPLICATION. Do not concern yourself with other applicants even if you are applying from the same school or same congressional district. You will see schools with 4 kids getting into the same academy. You will see twins and siblings get into the same class. Celebrate your friend's journey. You are not competitors.
If you want to go to West Point, apply to West Point.