<p>Certain information gets shared between admissions office and MOC’s. Included is a list of candidates from that MOCs area. LOAs are available for review, as well as recruited athletes [blue chip]. Candidates can also inform the nominating committee at respective MOC office that they have received an LOA.</p>
<p>One should not influence the other, but an LOA is an additional piece of information that gets factored into the process. The admissions office does not request a nomination for a candidate- however they can communicate candidates of particular interest to USNA. This is NOT something that is done on a regular or standing basis- it is held to select cases, and may not come through the admissions office at all. </p>
<p>Bottom line- the MOC is free to nominate who they want, LOA or not. Thus, an LOA is not a guarentee of an appointment- the canidate is informed that it is contingent on obtaining a nomination.</p>