Monarchs'19
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First of all I must say that how valuable all the guidance and wisdom from the veterans and long timers of this forum has been for the success of our DS. THANK YOU ALL. Single most important advice he took it by the heart was “keep working hard and have a plan B”. At this step of the process, we are looking forward to your advice on how to approach nomination in following scenario:
If anyone knows, based on the past years record, if California senators coordinate nominations, i.e., to spread the wealth?
Most importantly, how he should approach this critical step to get a nomination for the West Point?
- He received LOE from the West Point on Oct 9th. Came back from his overnight visit to West Point very excited and resolute to join the West Point. According to him after talking to professor and cadets, he is sure that his long term career plans as an officer will be better fulfilled at the West Point.
- He received LOA from the Navy on Nov 16th. Also, he attended NASS last year.
- He received LOA from the Air Force on Dec 1st. He took a day tour of the AF during his sophomore year.
- His LOE or LOAs are contingent on receiving the nomination ONLY. There is no other open condition, DoDMERB, CFA etc.
- For his backup plan, he has applied to colleges with ROTC programs only. His ultimate goal is to serve his country either going thru the Academy or ROTC route.
- Little background on us…. we have a deep rooted military background family. With such mindset, our son will love to be part of any academy and serve the country. But, his preference is the West Point.
- He submitted his nomination application to California senators and our congressman very early and marked Air Force as his first choice for all three.
- He have not heard anything yet from senator Feinstein or Harris. He heard from the congressman office that interview will be in mid of January.
If anyone knows, based on the past years record, if California senators coordinate nominations, i.e., to spread the wealth?
Most importantly, how he should approach this critical step to get a nomination for the West Point?