Vacancy Winner

[MemberLG]

He was told by RC throughout the fall that he was #2 and he should improve ACT/SAT to be "more competitive."

What RC can't clear see until the nominations come in and application gets completed is how the #1 kid will get appointed. If the MOC decides to fill two slots, the #2 becomes #1.1. Or if the MOC #1 kid happens to be #1 for a Senator, MOC's #2 becomes #1. Or #1 Kid has a Presidential nomination and is good enough to get an appointment, the #2 kid becomes #1 again.

 

[kinnem]

DS was not principal, nor was he ranked #1 in district. Received congressional nom when he had 30 on ACT (29 math) and 690/690 on SAT. He was told by RC throughout the fall that he was #2 and he should improve ACT/SAT to be "more competitive." Oct ACT up to 33 (still 29 math). RC says to get ACT math up "3-4" pts to me "more competitive." DS picked up a Senatorial nom also along the way. Took the ACT again in December - 34 on math - 5 pts!!!!. It takes FOREVER for WP to get those scores updated to the portal. So, as soon as DS had them, he emailed RC. Still #2

We thought he'd have to win Senatorial slot or NWL. We knew we were going to be waiting. Then, out of nowhere, the RC says that our Representative had two slots this year and that DS's ACT score now put the second slot out of reach of the other candidates. I couldn't believe it because NO ONE in the congressional office seemed to know that they had two slots this year.

That conversation with the RC about the new ACT math score took place on 8 January (DS had just gotten the Dec ACT Official Report and forwarded it to WP). On 14 January, DS received a call from the Congressman. I guess he won the second slot.

I could go on and on about all the twists and turns, but I will say that the advice given on this board is very good. Tugboat, Big Nick, etc. Those people know what they are talking about. Sometimes, it seems they know more than the BGO's/FFR's/Congressional staff. It may not always be what you want to hear, but get those SAT/ACT scores up, especially the Math. It's not a guarantee that you will get in (without that second slot, my DS could have been shut out with a 34 Superscore), but it sure improves the odds.

Some of this process is pure luck, e.g. a second slot the year you apply. But, remember - The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Are.

Congratulations to your DS! Way to persevere! Enjoy the adventure.

 

[GoBlue1984]

Some of this process is pure luck, e.g. a second slot the year you apply. But, remember - The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Are.

I think it was Sam Snead who first said "The more I practice, the luckier I get."

The same is true with SAT and ACT tests.

 

[pockets]

does anyone know if applicants from virginia have started receiving appointments from the senators or congressmen?