<p>Pasquinel -</p>
<p>No disrespect intended, but how many different ways do you want you question to be answered? Aside from the “bickering” that is occuring on this thread, there have been plenty of reasonable answers and situations and opinions posted here that should have satisfied your curiosity. I believe that you are looking for too specific of an answer to your question.</p>
<p>You said it yourself -
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<p>I would just say to you - “Relax”!! Your child received an LOA so he is already one step ahead of the majority of the candidates. Try not to analyze the situation too much as your son is very fortunate to have received the LOA - he has one less thing to worry about in regards to his acceptance into the Naval Academy. It appears that a nomination is more in his favor than not, based on his LOA so just think good thoughts … and enjoy the holidays!</p>