<p>Submitting your packet in November won’t hurt you. There are candidates who don’t get it done until January and still receive appointments. Early is good, but you have extenuating circumstances.</p>
<p>However, be sure to check on your MOC nom deadlines – and make sure you figure out where you are a legal resident. For MOST college students, it is the district where they lived before entering college. However, if you decide to vote, register a car, etc. in your new state, things could change. Check with the noms section at USNA CGO if you have ANY doubt. </p>
<p>Finally, a large percentage of students (about 35%) now enter USNA with some post-h.s. work. I had a candidate who entered USNA with three years of college already done. Having the extra year won’t hurt you, if you’re otherwise qualified.</p>