Last year this was a pattern that was observed. It was new. Hasn’t happened previously and for sure didn’t happen during my son’s cycle. That doesn’t mean it isn’t real.
Just a cautionary tale that just because it happened in a prior cycle doesn’t mean it will now.
The same thing happened to my DD yesterday too, and the Congresswoman who nominated called her, didn't say she is receiving the appointment but congratulated her on the nomination she gave her a few weeks ago, but did say I believe you will be hearing from the Naval Academy soon......
Before any appointment there is at least a 48 hour “limbo” period where the MOC who provided the nomination is informed an appointment is being offered and the portal reflects that fact. This period is to allow the MOC to be the first to congratulate the candidate on his/her nomination. sometimes the MOC or staff calls, many times they don’t. Out of three appointments for my sons - no one has ever called except when they got their noms. May or may not be what is going on here but, if you completed LOA requirements in period prescribed I am with others offering Congratulations! Hope you watch Army / Navy game this weekend with added enthusiasm…..