Effect of the Congressional Nomination System

Does it make it easier to get in from poorer or rural Congressional Districts? Does it make political connections helpful?

It depends on the District. Some don’t even get a single applicant.

For one perspective about political connections and nominations check out this.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/09/15/service-academies-congress-nomination-army-navy/15452669/

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