<p>I don’t want to clog this thread any more than it already is, but just want to clarify the point with our experience. Our son had an LOA in hand with no nomination when we attended a CVW in January a few years ago. When I brought our situation up to admissions in front of all the parents during the seminar their reply to all was that a NOMINATION was a nomination no matter from what source. My sons problem was all noms had been given out by our MOC’s and VP noms were not due out till March and we were told his name was on the slate for a VP nom but only 5 are given out and it wasn’t a guarantee. To make a very long story somewhat short by the time we left that weekend USNA made alot of phone calls and had arranged a nom for my son. I hope this clears up some things for the readers of this post because it can be quite confusing GOOD LUCK to all !! BEAT ARMY OHH RAH</p>