<p>My son just received a nomination from a state senator. His guidance counselor told him that if he received a nom from this particular senator then he was as good as "in". Do some of the nominations from particular MOC have more weight than others? I am assuming that our MOC pick 10 nominees and let the academy decide. I don't think any of ours use the principal nominee method.
A boy that we know who received nominations from two MOC (not this particular senator I spoke of) did not receive an appointment, so we are wondering if that senator does have some influence in the decision making.</p>
<p>I have been told that all nominating sources have the same weight and that more than 1 nomination doesn't increase yor chances of admission, but don't quote me on that.</p>
<p>I have not seen the USNA web site for the son. He says the status block now says nomination. If you get an appointment, what does it say? I have heard it says "complete".</p>
<p>bestwesin: Getting more than one nomination usually increases your chances as USNA has more room to choose which nomination to use. Hopefully someone who understands a little more can give a better explanation.</p>
<p>I have been told by one of my MOC's offices that multiple noms don't help and the Academies view your file as if there is only one. I am still skeptical, who has experience?!</p>
<p>Multiple nominations don't help.</p>
<p>Nomination by one person vs. another doesn't help, either.</p>
<p>The nominations are used primarily to whittle 15,000+ applicants down to around 3,000. That's it.</p>
<p>When I went in, I had my Congresscritter and SECNAV. I could have saved the effort on the Congresscritter.</p>
<p>lol congresscritter</p>