<p>I’m sure there are a lot of people on this site (from BGOs etc) and other USNA related sites that could provide you with more insight into what impact his relations might have, but I would think that is a discussion you would probalby want to have “offline” so that you can provide more details than you would likely be comfortable doing here. The other thing to keep in mind is the fact that getting in is only the beginning of the challenge; even if his great uncle is sucessful in tipping the scales in his favor, he still has to get through 4 years on his own. He may be more than capable of doing so, I’m only pointing out that the selection process has a purpose. I also realize lots of great kids don’t make the cut for reasons that may be hard to fathom and beyond their control. Good luck to you and your son.</p>