<p>hello, i am wondering if the competition for a nomination is tough in panama city, Florida? I would like to get one for USNA or USMMA</p>
<p>yes it is.</p>
<p>It's not easy anywhere and FL is notably competitive. And Panama City, being in a military area with Eglin and Pensacola close, is no doubt very competitive. Good luck.</p>
<p>What about missouri??</p>
<p>For a quick and dirty method of determining if your area is competitive. If you have access to an old USNA catalog, unfortunately the latest online version omits it, go to Chapter 1, Introducation and look at the Geographic Distribution of Midshipmen. There are 536 members of Congress (including Senators). By dividing this number into the total Brigade strength, each MOC represents an average of 8 midshipmen. Go back to your Civics/Govt and determine how many MOCs your state has, including Senators. Divide this number into the total midshipmen from your state. The result in relation to eight will give you a rough idea of your state's competitiveness. Md (272/10), and Virginia (243/13) are among the most competitive while Fl (247/27 is slightly above average and Missouri (58/11) is not so competitive. The more dense population centers in each state will most likely be more competitive than the rural areas. Anyway, do the best you can and don't let the odds deter you. You have no idea what all the board considers.</p>
<p>From my limited experience it seems that Congressional nominations in rural districts areas are the least competitive and any nomination in a heavily populated state is very competitive.</p>
<p>Generally that's notably true. Of course the issue is that no one is concerned with "generally" as there may be 3 Rhodes Scholar types in any district in any given year.</p>
<p>69 is right. While anecdotally interesting for those of us fascinated with trivial pursuits, fretting about this is wasted worry. Not a thing anyone can do aside from your best. And I believe that's his counsel which makes all the sense. :cool:</p>
<p>Yep, my anecdotal experience has been that there will always be one who has wanted it from the first grade and has made every preparation perfectly to be both appointed and nominated.</p>