Thanks, good examples. And since we’re being pedantic… :-) All applications do require a nomination, but you are correct that Congressional offices are not th

Thanks, good examples. And since we’re being pedantic… :-) All applications do require a nomination, but you are correct that Congressional offices are not the only source of nominations. > To receive an offer of appointment to the Naval Academy, an applicant must obtain a nomination from an official source. There are many nomination sources and applicants are encouraged to apply to all available sources. https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Apply/Nomination-Sources.php https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Apply/Nomination-Sources.php