candidate415
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For example I live in San Francisco, how would this influence my application?
I think I understand what you are saying...Yes and no. If you happen to live in a state where there are very few candidates then possibly an easier chance to get a Nom. San Fransisco is a large area with lots and lots of candidates. California is traditionally a very competitive state. Remember that the Nom process and the qualification process at USNA are two different things that are totally separate from one another. Your application will be reviewed by USNA and scored without regard to your MOC district. If you do go to a competitive school, USNA will know that as your school profile is considered.
I believe your WCS is calculated without regard to other people on the list. @Pima can confirm this, but assuming you have a nomination, having a high WCS will put you closer to the top of the national pool, no matter how many other people from your school or state already have, or are in line for, appointments. There are four USNA-appointed students from DS's high school for the class of 2019 - even though Virginia is a very competitive state (candidates generally only get one nomination because the congressional delegates spread the wealth), schools in Northern VA are among the best in the country, and it's not unusual for districts to have 6 or 8 candidates with appointments. I have always thought this was because the excellent schools tend to produce kids with a high academic component (counts for 60%) of the WCS, so they have an advantage in the national pool.I think I understand what you are saying...
So being from a competitive state has more impact on you getting a nom?
I read in another thread that NWL or National Pool appointment haven't gone at yet. So the score on that list not affected by a bunch of people from your HS or state already getting appointments?