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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Numerically you have a better chance of getting a Senatorial nomination, since every state has 2 Senators regardless of population.  Each Congressional district has roughly the same population so it makes no difference whether you live in the 4th district of Maryland or the 38th district of California in terms of sheer numbers.  It might be the case that the competition is tougher in particular districts based on the level of interest in that area in attending the academies, though.[/quote]

Thanks.  I guess I'm confused by the pp's statemetn that "all nominate the same number."  I took that to mean a grand total of, for example, X from each state.  If that were the case, coming from a smaller state would be an advantage.  But I guess what you're saying is that each senator/congressman gets X number?[/quote]

That's correct.  I don't know exactly what the number is right now.  It might be something like 10.  Not all ten get in.  They become the applicant pool for the respective academies, along with those who get nominations via other sources as a PP mentioned (children of KIA servicemembers or Medal of Honor winners, some recruited athletes, etc..)[/quote]

From what I remember, each Congressman can only have 5 students ATTENDING each service academy at one time.  I don't think there is a specific limitation on NOMINATIONS they may make, but most limit it to 10 per academy (one academcy doesn't require nominations).  That would make about 40 nominations available per year for each senator and representatives, for a total of 120 nominations.  From what I remember, they try to coordinate to make sure as many people gets nominated that have an actual shot of getting in.

Also, if you don't get nominated from your Congressman, but your stats put you firmly in the running because you are in a popular state for applicants, the Office of the Vice President has additional nominations and the academies themselves will take a handful of appointments without a nomination.  From what I heard, it is very rare for a candidate that is likely for admission not to be able to get a nomination, though it may not be their first choice academy.

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