I'll throw in as a practical matter: don't be shy about contacting your MOC's office and finding out who the staffer is who handles service academy nominations (in Illinois, my DS contacted the offices in March of his junior year). Check the website first to see if they offer any information. Then, with good manners and a cheery tone, call the office, request the staffer who handles the noms, and introduce yourself and let him/her know you're just making sure you're on track. And every office is a little different. My Youngster's nominating MOC, e.g., doesn't even do interviews, the decision was based solely on his initial application. Another one of his other MOC's told him that they actually didn't have enough qualified applicants to fill the 10 nomination spots each year, and therefore his chances were very, very good! For those staffers, this is part of their job, and even though you're asking for something, you are still the MOC's constituent. They are usually younger folks in their 20s and 30s, very happy to assist and admiring of the young men and women attempting the process. Good luck!