<p>Focus on the complete package. While varisty letters are important it will not complete a "winning" application, hence my prior post about the competition within the district. My son earned a varisty letter and was a team captain in football in a very competitive Texas district along with an application package that exceeded many of the 'what are my chances to get in' posts on this forum. However, he still had to compete with others in our district. He has an ROTC scholarship a well respected university and will try again for an appointment to USMA this fall. Another son received an LOA early in the admissions process and was able to bypass the local competition after securing the nomination. So again, make the application as competitive as possible and have a backup plan.</p>