OK...so, hang in there. This is the marathon part of the application cycle. Look at the numbers on the class profiles from previous years...look at them! If you are 3Q with a nom you can see that you are in the pool of people who are about 50-50 likely to get an appointment. However, do not get soft. Nothing is in the bag and you may not hear until late April, which is a very long time for now. You must keep up your grades and submit a strong 7th semester transcript. You must do well on your interviews for your other nominations--but not necessarily be in a panic--you have a nom--but don't tell them that unless they ask. Where is your Army ROTC application? If it is not finished, finish it! (You want to be an Army officer, don't you?) Your other SMC or civilian university applications? You have a lot of work to do in addition to applying to USMA--to get ready for whatever will happen. Also, you must enjoy this holiday season with your family--they will miss you horribly next year when you are away at school. So, stay busy and keep working out. There is a lot to do while waiting to hear. You must keep faith as the weeks turn into months. Keep Faith. Army Strong.