<p>timely:
Do you know for a fact that your congressman ranked his nominees? Each MOC is allowed to nominate 10 candidates; some years they can nominate 20. (They are allowed 5 constituents in attendance at one time, thus some years can nominate the additional slate)</p>
<p>If the slate was submitted unranked, then the Academy selects the appointee from the slate. (I suspect that if none of the nominees met AFA qualifications, that none would be appointed. Doc France can clarify this) Even if the candidates are superior, only 1 from the slate will receive the nomination, (unless LOA have been extended) the rest go into the national pool.</p>
<p>It is a great disappointment when one cannot attain one's goal. It is fortunate that your son had already decided to attend a civilian school. Perhaps this desire/decision was related during his interview and was a selection factor.</p>
<p>Going to AFROTC will give him a opportunity to apply again next year, if that is his desire. He will have an additional recommendation from his unit leader, which I have been led to believe carries a significant weight. </p>
<p>I would also recommend that if he chooses to reapply, that he have someone look over his resume and offer suggestions for rounding it out. The abbreviated version you have offered indicates no involvement in community service. (Unless is is included in "miscellaneous other stuff") No exending oneself for the good of others or community, no church volunteer work, etc.</p>
<p>I wish him well in his classes next year and hope that he reaches his goals, whatever they may be.
CM</p>