Congressional Nominations: They're Off and Running!

OK3-Wire
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:38:21 +0000

RotorHd,

You’re asking an excellent question which our son asked of his USMA Admissions Representative upon receiving his Appointment last month. He was specifically told to continue with the Congressional nomination process so as to obtain as many nominations as possible, despite having already obtained an Appointment.

The following is a quote from a USNA Blue & Gold officer’s post, and explains the logic behind continuing with the nomination process after receiving an Appointment predicated upon a Presidential nomination:

Quote:

“The academy can move nominations around at a later date up until the class convenes and they notify the MOCs who they actually nominated. As JAM04 states, this allows the academy flexibility. I would neither cancel my nomination request with the MOC nor notify them that I had a nomination until discussing it with academy Admissions.

A wild example might be that the Presidential candidate is the only qualified nomination in the entire district. He could then accept the MOC nomination which would free up one of the 100 max Presidentials for another highly qualified candidate. Let the Academy make the call. I have seen it go both ways and have no idea what the deciding factor is.”

Unquote.

In so many words, it appears by proceeding with the Congressional nomination process he’s providing the USMA additional nomination flexibility, and perhaps helping a potential classmate get a nomination.

Best Regards,
OK3-Wire