<p>First of all, let’s go point by point.</p>
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<li> Thank you for wanting to serve our country</li>
<li> Getting a nom is something you should be proud of</li>
<li> It is understandable that after doing a visit you decided that the fit was better at one SA over the other…take the invitation as they want you…they don’t invite the 9K pre-candidates to come, nor do they invite all of the 3K applicants. They invite people they are seeking</li>
<li> Is there a way you can go back to the VP nom and add the AFA…ask the regional, they should have an answer. The VP allows you to rank order what you want, to my knowledge it is doesn’t stop you from asking for 3 VPs, just like the Pres.</li>
<li> Illinois is comp., but do you know if the MOCS coordinate. Obama’s office could have taken 10 off the list, and Durbin could take 10 totally different candidates. This is not uncommon. They are trying to spread the wealth. Also Durbin could have 2 vacancies, meaning his slate could be up to 20 applicants.</li>
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<p>Finally, do you have an LOA from Navy, if so than talk to your ALO about trying to get one from the AFA. From there you might get a nom from Durbin and you’re in. The military is hard to negotiate around, but if that dream is there you will find the way to get in. It might be prep, it might be ROTC and then re-applying, or just ROTC, but it will happen as long as you try to find the pigeon hole you fit into.</p>