Senator Letter of Recommendation but not a Nomination
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I've not read anything like that on here, but it sounds like the other Senator was so impressed with her that even though s/he did not give her a nomination, s/he wanted to add a boost to her application with a personal letter of recommendation anyway. That's pretty cool! Many Senators/Congressmen coordinate so as not to give out duplicate nominations, so sounds like she is already in good shape with both a Senator and Congressional nom AND a letter or recommendation from the other Senator (if I understand your post correctly). I'd say it was an unexpected gift?
That and three dollars will get you a cup of coffee.
The question I was replying to asked what a "letter of recommendation" from a senator in lieu of a nomination means - its means absolutely nothing. Not sure what attitude you are inferring - facts are facts - it is meaningless. If the senator wanted to, they could have included the kid on the slate. This letter of recommendation reeks of a feel good maneuver to save face with the kids who don't get a nom. Costs nothing, but makes people feel good, even though they didn't get what they want. Perfect tool for an elected official.
Possible that senators in your state share slate information and do not double nominate. It is my understanding that admissions knows this information. Senator‘s letter might a gesture letting admissions know that he would have also nominated candidate if this policy wasn’t in place. How much weight that carries is anyone’s guess.
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With all due respect, sounds like the senator’s letter is a “feel good, make good” in lieu of a nomination. And sadly, I don’t think that carries any weight. Because as far as the SA is concerned, the only recommendation from a senator that matters is a nomination.
... also, let's not forget that nominations are selected by experienced service advisory board members (usually at least 10 members, mostly retired officers/community leaders).
... but also the Senators/MOC has the final say... very hard to pass judgement here... too many unknowns...
... maybe it's better to not know the real reason...
... anyways, there's A LOT more than what meets the eye!
Good luck everyone!!!
... but also the Senators/MOC has the final say... very hard to pass judgement here... too many unknowns...
... maybe it's better to not know the real reason...
... anyways, there's A LOT more than what meets the eye!
Good luck everyone!!!
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I think if the "no duplication" policy was spelled out as the reason for the letter, it might carry some weight. But then, no elected official must conform to the policy. They can choose to double nominate.
“That and $3...”, to me, comes across as very snarky. If sneakiness unintended, my apologies. I fully understand the point you were trying to make, but there are many ways to make said point.
Snark and humor may not be identical twins, but they are certainly kissing cousins.
Thanks for the responses... I didn't see anything about it when I searched forum. It could be a "feel good" play on the Senator's part... we never received anything directly in response to the interview from them (letter, email, or phone call... carrier pigeon....) saying yea or ney with regard to the nomination, so seeing the application update was a surprise.
AFA has one of the more robust prep programs so a Senators recommendation may help win a Falcon Scholarship if direct admission doesn’t happen. I’m not as versed with AFA though and have also never heard of a senator making a recommendation vice a nomination.