<p>Iceman, earlier in this thread (post 4,6) you said you had a nomination – now you’re talking about being “competitive with a good shot at a nomination” and “it looks as though I have a one in six” shot. First, if you already have an nomination, why are you worried about getting an additional nomination? Multiple nominations may help the academy with how they juggle the appointees (which is why they ask you to apply to all sources) but multiple nominations won’t make the difference between your getting, or not getting, an appointment… and, it only takes one nomination to get an appointment. </p>
<p>Second, as I read your last two posts, all the nominees, of which you apparently are one, (and there are 10 for each opening) of your Member of Congress were invited to a MOC reception. Twelve are nominees are for USAFA but it appears your MOC has two vacancies for which s/he can submit nominees. Your post makes it seem you think you are only competing among the twelve nominees of your MOC for the two appointments. But, if you already have a nomination, you are now in the mix of those candidates with nominations who will be selected for the Class of 2013. There are (or will be) several thousand in that boat, including you, from which the class will be selected. But you think you have a one in six shot… Am I missing something?</p>