<p>I was wondering if there is any way to find out how competitive one's district is. I live in Ohio and I know that there are a lot of smart kids in my school but none of them want to go to West point. Is there any way to find out?</p>
<p>Usually how many people a district sends to the academies each year is a pretty good indication. The more that are sent (ie accept/recieve appointments), the more competitive the district.</p>
<p>Your local area of contact would probably know.</p>
<p>How would I find out how many from my district went?</p>
<p>Liason Officer?</p>
<p>local parents club. they are usually the best. my blue & gold for USNA was able to tell me also.</p>
<p>How do I get in touch with the local parents club</p>
<p>contact your admissions liason officer and ask them. or search it online.
West point parents club + state. i know USNA parents club has a website for like every state. </p>
<p>my ALO for west point also served on the board that interviews candidates for nominations.</p>
<p>Another way that may be able to help a bit would be to go to <a href="http://www.westpointcadets.org%5B/url%5D">www.westpointcadets.org</a>, and there they have a cadet map. See how many on there are from your area. Keep in mind that the website is not 100% accurate and will only have an estimate.</p>
<p>hey everyone, i'm a longtime reader, first-time poster. Barce, I am from Ohio too, 14th district, where are you?</p>
<p>yeah i checked out that website before. the parents club here (or whoever does it) obviously arent that great. it seems they left out 4 people that have gone from my school in the past few years. so its not too accurate.</p>
<p>yeah, the first guy i looked for wasnt on there, but the other 2 were.</p>
<p>I am also in the 14th district what school do you go to? Are you applying to WP?</p>
<p>Barce,
Yea, I am a senior this year, as of the end up this week, my app will be finished.<br>
The competiveness of our district changes year to year I'd say, but if you got into SLS I doubt you'll have any trouble getting a nomination. goodluck to you with everything next year, and congrats on getting into SLS, i really wish i'd gone last year, but my sister was getting married in mid-June, so there was no way i could have gone. Also, if i get in, i will be more than happy to talk to you next year when i'm home and answer any questions you have.</p>
<p>Thanks lco6, Best of Luck to you as well. Who knows, maybe one day you'll be ordering me around and telling me what to do. Thanks for the help</p>