<p>Can you get an LOA without having completed the CFA? I have a stress fracture right now so really can't do the CFA. What exactly do you need to have in to get an LOA? Thanks!</p>
<p>A Letter Of Assurance (LOA) is simply a conditional offer of appointment, contingent upon completion of or satisfaction of one or more conditions.</p>
<p>You could receive a LOA contingent upon:</p>
<p>[ul]obtaining a nomination,</p>
<p>[li]successfully completing the CFA,</p>[/li]
<p>[li]being medically qualified by DODMERB,</p>[/li]
<p>[li]completing your high school year with high grades,</p>[/li]
<p>[li]obtaining citizenship by R-Day,</p>[/li]
<p>[li]any other condition stated by USMA admissions.[/li][/ul]</p>
<p>LOA’s are most commonly given by USMA for your high class ranking, high SATs, and other scholastic achievement, contingent upon finishing the rest of the application process (CFA, DODMERB, and nomination).</p>
<p>The goal is “appointment” not LOA. You can get a LOA anytime after submitting your application, but you WILL NOT receive an appointment until you are Triple Qualified and have a valid nomination.</p>
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<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>LOAs can be awarded after a candidate has filled out the Candidate Questionnaire, and submitted a 6th semester transcript (which includes class rank) and SAT/ACT scores. The application does not need to be complete. As Luigi said - all LOAs are conditional on the Candidate successfully completing the application - usually within a stipulated time period.</p>