If you mean by taking residency in the area where you will be going to school? Most places have residency periods for being able to be considered a resident. Especially when it comes to college and in-state status.
Now, if you are trying to "work the system" to find a better place to get a nomination, then I would recommend re-thinking that position. If you did not receive a nom before, really evaluate why that is in the process. Also, the Academy team will probably question why you did not use your home of record in the re-application process. Remember, they will have your app from this year to look back at as well.
The NROTC PPS is a fantastic opportunity and is definitely another road to commissioning. Thinik of it as NROTC NAPS, but at your future unit instead of somewhere else. It will unlock yet another "nomination" outlet with the NROTC PNS (your CO with the unit). They can submit a small amount of their midshipmen for consideration for an appointment. And while MoC noms are great, a true letter of recommendation/nomination from an active duty senior Naval officer holds a lot of merit in the Academy's eyes.
As for what are the best things to do to re-apply? There is an entire thread of advice and best practices at the top of this forum as a "sticky" thread.
