<p>Im currently in 10th grade and am planning on applying to west point. Im in top 8 % of class and have pretty decent extra curriculars. I can already get a congressional nomination easily based on who my people know and I also will be able to receive a letter of recommendation from a retired secretary of the army. So my question is how many strings could a retired secretary of the army pull in order to get someone into West Point because this guy wants me to get in?</p>
<p>Any answer or information would be appreciated.</p>