<p>The Stones:</p>
<p>You can learn alot about the nomination process from reviewing some of the previous posts on this and the USNA threads. Another good source is the 35-40 page guidebook put out by the Department of Defense and distributed to the members of congress. To get a copy run a Google on: Department of Defense Congressional Guide Nominations or use the following link:</p>
<p><a href=“http://admissions.usafa.af.mil/RR/Congressional.pdf[/url]”>http://admissions.usafa.af.mil/RR/Congressional.pdf</a></p>
<p>Another good description was written by Joe Brillante of the Washington State Admission Field Force. The link is:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.west-point.org/academy/malo-wa/educators/noms.html[/url]”>http://www.west-point.org/academy/malo-wa/educators/noms.html</a></p>
<p>Getting a nomination is vital and, in some districts, extremely competitive. However, the greater challenge is to get an appointment from the academy. About 5000 nominations are issued each year while only 1200 or so spots at the academy are available ( Even less when you adjust for recruited athletes).</p>
<p>Academically you look strong. Getting all your SAT’s above 700 would be a great acheivement. Your athletics may need some strengthening. Another team sport participation would probably help.</p>
<p>Good luck with your journey.</p>