<p>Hello,
Does any one have tips to put in a request nomination form to increase the chance of getting the persons nomination (state nomination, congressional nomination, etc…) because I am worried about what they said that each of these people can only give out 5 nominations.</p>
<p>(This is for the air force academy admission requirements)</p>
<p>They can give 10 nominations per one (of 5) open slots at the Academy. Slots open as people graduate USAFA or drop out. ;) Do not worry so much about how you request it, call up your MOC (member of congress), whether rep or senators, and request their nomination packet (if they don't have it on their website).</p>
<p>The nomination form won't make much difference in your nomination assuming you fill it out correctly. Being neat does help. You still have an interview in which panelists will grill you with tough questions about character, commitment, and your experiences. It is important to have a good nomination form and write good personal statements because that will get you to the interview stage, but there is really nothing you can do from your form that will "help" you get a nomination because the information generally requested is standard information. Having said that, I would attach a resume of achievements, activities, and jobs because my interviewers asked a lot of questions about that. Don't worry about the 5 nominations, I'm pretty sure they nominate more than 5 people per academy each year because not everybody gets an appointment who has a nomination and some people turn down appointments.</p>
<p>Think about it like appyling for a job. Make the best resume you can, and prepare yourself for the interview. Don't hold back on your accomplishments you are trying to let them know you are the best Candidate for the slot. Include all your relevant experiences (Schools you have attended, Camps, Awards you have recieved, Sports you have played) That said be honest, and humble about it too.</p>
<p>Also don't get nervous about hearing people having an interview date...not all MOC's do interviews. For NC Sen. Dole gave noms out due to the resume part, Sen Burr had interviews. </p>
<p>Also realize that some yrs the MOC may have 2 slots available, which means they can have a total of 20 noms for their slots</p>
<p>I'll add that I did not interview at all.</p>
<p>i'd say the first thing to do is look at their websites.. most have a timeline or procedures you need to do. if not, call their office up and talk to someone there.. i also didnt interview. but be prepared to have a good resume and practice answering questions</p>