<p>By receiving the “main” nomination, you are his primary choice for the appointment. Assuming you are 3Q, you will receive an appointment soon. The presidential nomination is not the same thing. This is actually better. Congratulations to you!</p>
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<p>A “main” nomination is undefined. What are you talking about? </p>
<p>Are you by chance referring to a principal nomination? If you receive a principal nomination from your Congressman, by law, you must be appointed if you meet the qualifications.</p>
<p>It has nothing to do with a “presidential” nomination. </p>
<p>Understandably, a Member Of Congress (Congressman or Senator) has nothing to do with Presidential nominations, which are given by (Surprise!) the President. </p>
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<p>Until you actually receive an appointment, all bets are off. However, a principal nomination will greatly increase your chances. As I previously posted, if you are qualified it is a slam-dunk for you.</p>
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<p>My only comment is that if you plan on accepting an appointment to the United States Military Academy, you learn that “West Point” is TWO words, not one.</p>
<p>Thank you to those who have responded, I did mean principal nomination, not presidential, my congressman used the word “main” nomination to West Point. What are the standards that would qualify me as academically qualified?</p>
<p>I am triple qualified and have a LoA contingent of nomination and continued excellence in school. If I receive just one nomination (which I am expecting very soon), am I pretty much guaranteed an appointment shortly after?</p>
<p>Yes. That is how it works.</p>