<p>luigi - define “nomination”.
The LOA doesn’t say you are guaranteed an appointment as a qualified alternate. A MOC submits 10 names and sends out 10 letters telling them all they have a “Nomination”. However, in reality there will be one “Nomination” and up to 9 alternates. If they submit a competitive slate, the academy will pick the “Nominee” and the alternates. If the MOC submits a Principle, the MOC will pick and if he/she doesn’t pick the LOA winner (or there are more than one LOA winners) he/she will have an alternate nomination.</p>
<p>Every candidate with an LOA should defintiely check with admissions before putting the brakes pursuing any nominations. This is the prudent course of action.</p>