My DS has a principal nomination and we knew him to be Q3. One academy, one app, And one interview. Done.
We were thrilled to receive a phone call last week from our Senator congratulating him on his appointment to the USAFA Class of 2020 and an appointment letter on his portal that same day!
It's unfortunate that the USNA apparently had to make an exception the the rule of Principal Nom Q3 = Appointment a few years ago....but I have not read anywhere in the forums from USAFA or USMA candidates that they weren't appointed with a Principal Nom if qualified.
Our MOC did use the terms "a Primary Nom "and " the Principal Nom" interchangeably...which can cause anxiety when hanging onto every word of the letter.
Relax, Your Principal Nom + Q3 will result in a letter of Appointment soon.
Congratulations!!
We were thrilled to receive a phone call last week from our Senator congratulating him on his appointment to the USAFA Class of 2020 and an appointment letter on his portal that same day!
It's unfortunate that the USNA apparently had to make an exception the the rule of Principal Nom Q3 = Appointment a few years ago....but I have not read anywhere in the forums from USAFA or USMA candidates that they weren't appointed with a Principal Nom if qualified.
Our MOC did use the terms "a Primary Nom "and " the Principal Nom" interchangeably...which can cause anxiety when hanging onto every word of the letter.
Relax, Your Principal Nom + Q3 will result in a letter of Appointment soon.
Congratulations!!
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