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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So does this mean the student has four DIFFERENT sponsors?

Why would one sponsor support one student for four or five service academies?

Or does the sponsor come after the acceptance?[/quote]

I was curious about this too.  Anyone know?[/quote]

By sponsor, I think you might be referring to nominations. There are a variety of nomination sources, including a state's two US senators, each district's congressional representative, the President, and the Vice President. There are different rules for each as to who can apply. The  Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination.

The northern Virginia members of congress usually make sure to spread out their nominations so as many kids as possible can get one since so many kids from this area apply and they typically are all very competitive candidates. It is unusual for a northern Virginia kid to get nominations to three different academies, unless they are eligible for the Presidential nomination through having a parent that is active duty or retired. 
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