<p>I sent my nomination packets off to my MOCs about a week ago, but since then I have some modifications to make to my resume. It is my understanding that they use a point system to rank applicants, and these changes will definitely boost my points (I got accepted to a select choir and was elected president of a service club at school.) Should I call the congressmen's offices? mail a new resume? or just wait until my interview to tell them about the changes? I want to get the most points possible, but I don't want to seem needy or anything. any suggestions?</p>
<p>I recommend you send an updated resume. You could call first but sending an updated resume is probably your best bet. The nominating committee will probably be given copies of your whole file prior to the interview date so they will be familier with you when the interview takes place so providing an updated resume is a good idea. Also, many MOC's have cut off dates after which additional data is not considered. Sending an update is reasonable and I would think expected. Most kids will have more things to add to the resume after they initially submitted them, so my vote is to send it in.</p>
<p>Thanks! That sounds completely reasonable.</p>
<p>vballgirl10: This is probably more information than you need but to be clear WP admissions uses a point system to rank candidates (whole candidate score) not the MOC.
MOCs assess applications for nominations and nominate a slate of 10 names for each open cadet vacancy they have. They have a few ways of doing it.
1. Competitive method: they provide 10 names and WP chooses the fully qualified candidate with the highest WCS.
2. Principal with competing alternates: the MOC chooses the principal candidate and he/she is offered admission if fully qualified (regardless of WCS), but if he/she is disqualified the candidate with the highest WCS on the rest of the list is offered admission.
3. Principal with numbered alternates (WP has to go down the list as sequenced regardless of WCS)
Although MOCs can choose which method they use, WP will only offer appointments to fully qualified candidates i.e. if a MOC nominates a candidate who is not qualified, WP is not obligated to offer them an appointment, they can move on down the list. If a candidate refuses an offer they likewise will move down the list in accordance with the method prescribed by the MOC. Most MOCs tell you which method they use; many use the competitive method.</p>
<p>Candidates are encouraged to update their files as things change. New information should be sent to MOCs and WP admissions.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Ann,
Interesting - at least 2 of the 3 MOCs in our state (the third might but has not offered that information) do use a point system to rank applicants. We know for sure that one of those 2 uses the 'competitive' method so perhaps that office uses the points to determine who gets interviews. They are ranking academics (test scores, gpa, class rank), leadership positions, participation in ECs and sports, etc.</p>
<p>I have sent out all of my nomination applications to my MOC's except I havent found the Vice President's nomination application. I have my LOA and am reasonably confident i will be nominated. Just a bit unsure what to expect when i have my interview.</p>
<p>boulderhikemom,
I guess there is nothing stopping the MOCs having their own ranking system for nomination purposes. Thanks for sharing I have not seen that. However if MOCs use the competitive method, the WP WCS is the one that is used for appointment purposes.</p>