<p>Bumping this up because we’re hoping to get the answer to that question too. My son also recently got an LOA (to Navy though). I read on Service Academy Forums on the nominations boards there people saying that it didn’t count against your senator or congressman’s slate, and you just needed to be one of their top ten. Meaning that they could also their first choice (if done that way) or another candidate (on a competitive slate) appointed. I hadn’t heard that before and we’re wondering if it’s true. Anyone?</p>