<p>Hey all, hope you all had a great holiday. I was dissappointed to learn that I did not earn a nomination from any of my sources to AFA. My congressman nominated an individual with a record that was not too much better than mine academically, didn’t do any sports whatsoever, and was just more participant in JROTC. Why do you think this is?</p>
<p>I'm sorry to hear that you were not nominated.</p>
<p>Couldn't tell you, only your congressman's office could. Sorry to hear you didn't get the nomination, try try again!</p>
<p>Perhaps you would be less distraught if you could spell.</p>
<p>Yeah, well maybe AFA wasn't meant to be.</p>
<p>Have you applied for a Vice Presidential nomination? You have that to fall back on. There's also prep school and next year. Don't give up if this is your dream!</p>
<p>Sure, I would definitely pursue the prep school avenue. We met a young woman who was nominated after a year there. She's over the moon right now, but was turned down flat last year by every source. </p>
<p>Don't give up - if it's really your dream, keep every door open.</p>
<p>Lauddie Lo, will you marry me?</p>
<p>Also, listen to the posters above. If you really want to go, there's more than one way to do it!</p>
<p>What an interesting offer! Who knew spelling was such a turn on?</p>
<p>Unfortunetly for you zach, candidates (and cadets) must remain unmarried. ;)</p>
<p>But they don’t have to be celibate!</p>
<p>I work at a Congressman's office so I have learned a lot about the whole nomination process. If I were you, I would definitely pursue the prep school option. After the Prep School, most Congressmen will nominate you just because they think you have the best shot at getting in. Also, I heard that if you call or write to the Academy expressing your interest in the Prep School they will consider you over someone else because of your determination. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I would definately take the prep school. I got a phone call from an official down there and told me I wouldn't qualify for a prep school appointment because I'm in college now. Do you think I should still write them?</p>
<p>I'm not really sure. At this point, I think that I would write to them stating your intrest in the Academy and the Prep School. In your letter, I would also say something that shows you are really intrested and determined. If you show the Academy that you will do anything to go there and you will not let let them down, you will succeed, they will want you. Also, from the Congressman's office, I heard a story similar to yours. Some kids MOC didn't want to nominate him for some reason or another, and he wrote to the academy, showed them what he had to offer and they found some extraneous alternate route for him. You have to prove to the academy that your not just in it for the free education or the glory. You have to show them that you want to serve your country, and the AFA will turn you into a leader so that you can be of greatest benefit to the nation. Show them that you will not accept no for an answer because not only is the academy right for you, but you are right for the academy. Never give up!!!!!!! If they want you, they'll get you..... You just have to get them to want you. Remember, at this point, you have nothing to lose and there ARE alternate nomination sources.Most kids won't take the time to write the letter, they'll just let it go. By writing the letter, you're showing the academy that you'll go the extra mile. If they think this is what you really want, you're more likely to succeed.</p>
<p>I took your advice and wrote letters to both USAFA and USNA, thanks!</p>
<p>Good for you. I really hope that you get in...just think positively. Keep us posted on your status!</p>