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<p>A very good point. The MOC’s in Georgia require each applicant to show their order of preference and it does the applicant no good to try and “play the game” with them. What the applicants might not realize is that the nominating committees DO talk to each other and they will know if someone is trying to cop a plum from each academy.</p>
<p>In my opinion, which is worth the paper you’re reading this on (exactly), I would recommend that any applicant put their order of preference for any and all of the academies they would be willing to attend. This allows for each MOC’s committee to grant the most spots to the best qualified individuals. And if the candidate does not require their acceptance to one particular academy, then they stand a much better chance of serving their country and getting one of the finest educations money can’t buy. It was our experience, times three, that the committees appreciated this rather than scoffed at the approach. Local MALOs even suggested it. It shows a willingness to serve by the applicant if given the opportunity.</p>