State Nomination Threads - Moderated

We have now heard from all 3 MOC's in AZ. The wait continues, going to go smother my kiddo with our love and cooking and time together!
 
shiner said:
Congrats! It is my understanding that most Senators do not hold personal interviews given the volume of applications they receive. Additionally, most Senatorial selection boards are in communication with the local Congressional Districts of applicants to de-conflict their nomination slates. It is debatable as to whether or not it is important to have more than one nom. Depending on how the MOC submits their slate (ranked, unranked, principal), it could help the candidate.

My suggestion would be to continue the process and if there is an interview request, ask the Senator board if they are open to double nominating a candidate because you have already received a Congressional and out of respect for the board member time, you are open to not interviewing if that is their preference.
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Thank you!
 
THmom said:
@20avva who used Turned Down Medically with you?!? Still praying for a waiver request here.... How did ED turn out?
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I didn't really understand the question. I've had a JROTC nom since 23 SEPT so my medical waiver was processed (and subsequently denied) pretty quickly. If you're asking how my ED application to Carnegie turned out... I got rejected. But plan c, d, e, f are all lined up!
 
shiner said:
Congrats! It is my understanding that most Senators do not hold personal interviews given the volume of applications they receive. Additionally, most Senatorial selection boards are in communication with the local Congressional Districts of applicants to de-conflict their nomination slates. It is debatable as to whether or not it is important to have more than one nom. Depending on how the MOC submits their slate (ranked, unranked, principal), it could help the candidate.

My suggestion would be to continue the process and if there is an interview request, ask the Senator board if they are open to double nominating a candidate because you have already received a Congressional and out of respect for the board member time, you are open to not interviewing if that is their preference.
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"Most senators" certainly does not include Senators Booker and Menendez of New Jersey! Every candidate who submitted a NOM app received an interview.
 
20avva said:
"Most senators" certainly does not include Senators Booker and Menendez of New Jersey! Every candidate who submitted a NOM app received an interview.
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I agree with you. In my state both Senators interviewed everyone, as well. I believe "most senators" refers to those of extremely large states such as CA and TX and in actuality are not most senators, but senators representing the most people.
 
20avva said:
I didn't really understand the question. I've had a JROTC nom since 23 SEPT so my medical waiver was processed (and subsequently denied) pretty quickly. If you're asking how my ED application to Carnegie turned out... I got rejected. But plan c, d, e, f are all lined up!
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@20avva , I’m so sorry to hear about the the final DQ. Which SA? And I’m sorry about CM, too. You seem like an absolutly exceptional human, candidate, student. I know you’re going to end up somewhere AMAZING and I have my fingers crossed for you that another SA deems you medically qualified. And to be clear, my DS is in the same boat, although I doubt he’s as strong a candidate as you. And his experience was like yours: interviews with both senators and MOC.
 
Hey, quick question. If my senator and representative does call me saying I got a nomination would it be their office who calls me or themself?
 
So, I know I been asking a lot of questions and I know that's a lot of work, but I am curious if an officer told you that you would hear by a deadline and no one has heard should you call to check-in or would this be considered impatient and not appropriate. I'm thinking of the impatient because they must be busy but I want another opinion.
 
@Mms6402 I think the correct answer is that "It all depends". As I read through the sticky's and other posts in this section, I believe that is the answer for almost everything associated with the Nomination Process: It all depends!

It all depends....... on how your MOC run their nomination process:
  • Some MOC use an interview process for nominations
  • Other MOC just use the application to make the Nom decision
  • Some MOC use Interview Panels made up of current and former military personnel for nomination recommendations
  • Other MOC interview the candidates themselves
  • Some MOC present a "competitive" slate of 10 nominations for each slot
  • Other MOC will identify a Principal Nominee with Competitive Alternates, while some will submit Principal Nominee and a Ranked slate
  • Some MOC will call you or a representative from their office will contact you with the good news
  • Others will send a letter or email (good news or bad news) while some may never contact you at all. A Nom may just show up in the portal...or not
  • Some MOC coordinate with each other to maximize their nomination coverage in their State and District. In those states, it is very unlikely a candidate will receive more than one Nom
  • Other MOC allow for multiple nominations
 
I know from research does interviews, and he told us no later than Wednesday we would receive an update but one has not been given. I was just wondering if it was inappropriate o call the office for a update
 
Nms6402 said:
I know from research does interviews, and he told us no later than Wednesday we would receive an update but one has not been given. I was just wondering if it was inappropriate o call the office for a update
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I realize the waiting is crazy-making, but try to step back and get some perspective. The outcome will be the same no matter when you hear about it or it shows up in your portal - you will either have a nom or you won’t. It is indeed disappointing when people do not follow through on verbal commitments, but there is nothing you can do about their failure, except to resolve that won’t ever be your approach.

The House of Representatives was rather busy yesterday, December 18th. No doubt routine admin work, and this is what the nomination process is, is stacking up. Perhaps your elected official has told his or her staff, I want to see the final list and sign off on it before you release notifications or send the slate. The elected official is probably in DC. The nom staffers are in the state home office, no doubt juggling workload so they can have some time off next week. Everyone in the working world is taking up slack for those already out of the office on vacation and trying to bang out as much as they can before the office closes.

I wouldn’t call until after New Year’s, but that’s just me. If you must call, give them this week, then try Monday.

Have you answered all unknown numbers on your mobile? Checked your spam folder?
 
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