<p>I have a question about the whole nominations process for the service academies...I have been told that getting more than one nomination will not improve my chances of getting an appointment. But I have also been told that getting more than one nomination would improve my chances of admission, as it would "open up more slots available." If my MOC's coordinate between themselves to not overlap their nominations, won't I be at a disadvantage?</p>
<p>I just received a senatorial nomination and am currently waiting for the other senator and my representative to make their decisions. If my MOC's do end up coordinating, and I don't get the other nominations, won't I be at that disadvantage? Isn't it harder to get a slot at West Point from a senatorial nomination, where the competition is state-wide and greater, than a representative's nomination, which is local?</p>
<p>That question has been bandied about for some time now. West Point tells you to get as many nominations as you can. Having only one nomination is all you need and I suppose it shouldnt put you at a disadvantage . When our daughter applied (which seems like ages ago now) she got a Calif senatorial nom and also one from her Representative for both USNA and USMA. We never really got the impression they ever got together and coordinated. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Receiving a senatorial nomination is rare - logic dictates that - and having one does help you in your application. Each congressional representative is allowed 5 attending cadets. What is strange is that each senator is also allowed only 5. If you come from a congressional district that has a strong presenec and interest in Wesp Point, then a non congressional nomination helps alot. In the end you still must be qualified in terms of SLA. If you do not know what SLA is - become familiar with the concept.</p>