USNA Soccer recruit

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Yes my DD has an LOA from USNA and USAFA and was told after her congressional interviews that even though her scores are high across the board, they wouldn't nominate her because of the LOA's. They were of the belief that she will get a nomination elsewhere and it is unfair to other candidates in our district without the LOA.

Supts nom is where athletes with a LOA and no nom typically fall under. Sometimes when candidates live in a highly competitive districts/states, Senators and Congressmen will not put recruited athletes with a LOA on their slate so they can get more constituents into academies. (I know multiple athletes from several sports that this applies to) Not sure if this includes all "blue chip" athletes.

Yes my DD has an LOA from USNA and USAFA and was told after her congressional interviews that even though her scores are high across the board, they wouldn't nominate her because of the LOA's. They were of the belief that she will get a nomination elsewhere and it is unfair to other candidates in our district without the LOA.

Have faith! This happened to my DD as well and she is now a plebe at USNA. Her coach was aware of the possibility, as
we live in a highly competitive state for USNA. She received a Supts nom and appointment 2 days after our congressman turned in his slate (Senators were finished earlier). She was given similar feedback in her interviews. Our representatives also communicate and do not repeat candidates on multiple slates.[/QUOTE]

Good to know, thank you!