<p>Well, Semper may be right and he may not be. My son was a desirable USNA candidate and got his appointment very early in the process. I know of many who WERE accepted into NASS who did NOT receive an appointment. So rather than the competition being greater for NASS than USNA, I think perhaps the competition is “different”. And I’m guessing that your location plays a stronger role in NASS admissions than it does in USNA admissions. </p>
<p>The ways of USNA are not always clear to us on the outside. Still, we certainly trust them with our son and are grateful to be a part of things in our small way.</p>