<p>djfrro-</p>
<p>I think what you have to keep in mind is that you must also compete within your congressional district…and where you fall on that slate…and how many slots that particular MOC has at the academy at the time.</p>
<p>As for coaches…i think most cast out a “wide net” in the beginning… then the choices get narrowed… sometimes the candidate does not end up with the marks they need to get the stamp of admissions… or perhaps the marks come “too late” in the process and after team positions have been filled… </p>
<p>like we cautioned our son, there will always be someone who can jump higher-farther-faster…</p>
<p>and I do think some of it is “luck”…
and just not enough seats for all the great kids that apply…</p>
<p>like our son told his BGO, he considered himself to be “one of the lucky few of the deserving many”…</p>
<p>(thankfully, he had not one, but two terrific BGO’s… )</p>
<p>best of luck to your Cadet at West Point-
you have much to be proud of!</p>