<p>I never recieved a LOA, but I did get my offer of appointment in november. My dad retired from the navy so I was able to get a presidential nomination before my transcripts were even sent to the academy. As far as the presidental nomination goes, an unlimited number of them are awarded, but only 100 slots are open for kids with presidential nominations. If you qualify for one, my advice is to finish your application as soon as possible. POWs/MIAs/KIAs children have a different nomination than the presidential open to them, however if their parents did at least 8 years in either active or reserve, I am pretty sure they could apply for both.</p>