<p>1) If it goes by districts, is there anyway I can find what district I'm in.
2) If it doesn't how does it go by?
3(not exactly on topic)) But how much does where you live affect your chances of getting nominated/ accepted?, living less than 8 miles from the yard, I'm guessing will probebly not help my chances.</p>
<p>Kwyjibo217,</p>
<p>You can find your congressional district using the following link:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.house.gov/writerep/%5B/url%5D">http://www.house.gov/writerep/</a></p>
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<p>Maryland and Virginia are very competitive states.</p>
<p>I know who representative is, would I have to contact him to find my BGO?</p>
<p>The Naval Academy will send you a letter with the name of your BGO once you are designated a candidate.</p>
<p>The following state and area coordinators can help you find the name and address of the nearest Blue and Gold Officer:</p>
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<p>The competition in Maryland is about as cut-throat as it gets, simply because everyone knows about the place. Similar to West Point in NY.</p>