<p>Thanks for all of the advice. It is certainly a tough situation and a bit out of my control at this point. I have a very good relationship with my ALO, and I think my first step will be to have her work with the academy on my behalf if I do not receive a Senate nom (which again is very unlikely, just based on the numbers). Unfortuantely I DID specify USNA with the VP nom, however, USNA would not be a bad choice, just not my first choice–Air vs Sea, etc… I am fortunate though-triple Q’s and a nom in hand…</p>