What areas are the most competitive for an appointment?

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Hi everyone! It sounds like a lot of decisions have been coming out so good luck to everyone!

I'm just curious as to what regions/states are the most competitive. When I did my overnight at MMA there were a lot of people from the northeast. I am from a very rural area in the midwest and I have heard of no one from my area going to USMMA. Does admissions consider this? I know there is a chart that says how many people the Academy takes from each state but how much does this fluctuate?

Thanks
 
The most competitive areas for appointments are the Northeast where people have actually heard if the academy and the coastal areas where the maritime industry has a presence. You have less competition in the Midwest.
 
The most competitive areas for appointments are the Northeast where people have actually heard if the academy and the coastal areas where the maritime industry has a presence. You have less competition in the Midwest.
what about the west coast, specfically California. Or other some parts of Calfornia less competitive than others?
 
The most competitive areas for appointments are the Northeast where people have actually heard if the academy and the coastal areas where the maritime industry has a presence. You have less competition in the Midwest.
what about the west coast, specfically California. Or other some parts of Calfornia less competitive than others?

USMMA appointments (before the NWL (national wait list)) are on a state by state basis, meaning that it makes no difference whether you are in north, southern or central California. California is probably the second most competitive state, after New York. It's got the biggest allotment of spaces due to population, but it's a maritime state. New York is very competitive, lots of people in Long Island and surrounding areas know about the academy
 
The most competitive areas for appointments are the Northeast where people have actually heard if the academy and the coastal areas where the maritime industry has a presence. You have less competition in the Midwest.
what about the west coast, specfically California. Or other some parts of Calfornia less competitive than others?
The most competitive areas for appointments are the Northeast where people have actually heard if the academy and the coastal areas where the maritime industry has a presence. You have less competition in the Midwest.
what about the west coast, specfically California. Or other some parts of Calfornia less competitive than others?

USMMA appointments (before the NWL (national wait list)) are on a state by state basis, meaning that it makes no difference whether you are in north, southern or central California. California is probably the second most competitive state, after New York. It's got the biggest allotment of spaces due to population, but it's a maritime state. New York is very competitive, lots of people in Long Island and surrounding areas know about the academy
CA was always very competitive. Colleague of mine turned down by KP but accepted by Navy ... claimed his father connections.
 
The most competitive areas for appointments are the Northeast where people have actually heard if the academy and the coastal areas where the maritime industry has a presence. You have less competition in the Midwest.
what about the west coast, specfically California. Or other some parts of Calfornia less competitive than others?

USMMA appointments (before the NWL (national wait list)) are on a state by state basis, meaning that it makes no difference whether you are in north, southern or central California. California is probably the second most competitive state, after New York. It's got the biggest allotment of spaces due to population, but it's a maritime state. New York is very competitive, lots of people in Long Island and surrounding areas know about the academy
You say its on a state by state basis but there is something I dont understand. Since each congressman can nominate someone and since there are 53 congressman in CA along with two Senators, does each congressman have their district and therefore their own pool of candidates. As a resident of Los Angeles, do I have to apply to the congresssman who represents me or can I ask all 53 of the reprsentatives. If I can only talk to my congressman, doesnt that mean that someone from the Los Angeles area would have more competition than someone from a small district in central California were the primary industry is aqriculture and has a lot fewer people.
 
all congressmen can nominate but for USMMA you are competing with the entire state not your district for the total USMMA state allottment
 
Hi everyone! It sounds like a lot of decisions have been coming out so good luck to everyone!

I'm just curious as to what regions/states are the most competitive. When I did my overnight at MMA there were a lot of people from the northeast. I am from a very rural area in the midwest and I have heard of no one from my area going to USMMA. Does admissions consider this? I know there is a chart that says how many people the Academy takes from each state but how much does this fluctuate?

Thanks

Look up the allotment per state.....even in our state, it is infrequent MOC fill all 10 on their slate for USMMA.....
 
You say its on a state by state basis but there is something I dont understand. Since each congressman can nominate someone and since there are 53 congressman in CA along with two Senators, does each congressman have their district and therefore their own pool of candidates. As a resident of Los Angeles, do I have to apply to the congresssman who represents me or can I ask all 53 of the reprsentatives. If I can only talk to my congressman, doesnt that mean that someone from the Los Angeles area would have more competition than someone from a small district in central California were the primary industry is aqriculture and has a lot fewer people.

USMMA just requires a nomination from your state. The big 3 you must ask your district only. Good luck finding an MOC not in your district willing to even consider talking to you.... It is possible but terribly hard.
 
The most competitive areas for appointments are the Northeast where people have actually heard if the academy and the coastal areas where the maritime industry has a presence. You have less competition in the Midwest.
what about the west coast, specfically California. Or other some parts of Calfornia less competitive than others?

USMMA appointments (before the NWL (national wait list)) are on a state by state basis, meaning that it makes no difference whether you are in north, southern or central California. California is probably the second most competitive state, after New York. It's got the biggest allotment of spaces due to population, but it's a maritime state. New York is very competitive, lots of people in Long Island and surrounding areas know about the academy
You say its on a state by state basis but there is something I dont understand. Since each congressman can nominate someone and since there are 53 congressman in CA along with two Senators, does each congressman have their district and therefore their own pool of candidates. As a resident of Los Angeles, do I have to apply to the congresssman who represents me or can I ask all 53 of the reprsentatives. If I can only talk to my congressman, doesnt that mean that someone from the Los Angeles area would have more competition than someone from a small district in central California were the primary industry is aqriculture and has a lot fewer people.

You may apply for a nomination from any of your state's MOC. USMMA is unique amongst the academies requiring nominations in that they do not limit you to acquiring the nom from only your congressman and two senators (as well as VP and Presidential nominations--but you won't need this source). So, if you are in an area with lots of competition, you might consider going to another congressman/district and soliciting a nomination from them. You would apply just like you would your local district congressman. You can apply to as many as you'd like and might require you to educate their Academy Aide (there's one person in each office tasked with coordinating the process) on USMMA's nomination differences.

Best of luck!
 
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