<p>I probably need to start a new thread but I did have a question, which sort of piggybacks onto the comment by OSDAD. My son will be senior this year. Had his B & G interview already, went well. Was told that his file is very strong (excellent grades and SAT scores, athletics, Eagle Scout, Boys State, etc.) and probably won’t have trouble getting an (early) LOA from one if not all of the Academies. He said that his challenge will be that fact that we live in one of the very competitive states for a Congressional Nomination. He’s already taken and qualified for his DODMERB and has passed his CFA. How often does it happen that one gets an LOA and no nomination?</p>