Strategies to Crush Your Congressional Nomination Interviews | Academy Endeavors

[@kokocrazy2590]

Just got out of my interview. This video helped so much!!! I’ll come back with updates. Update: Got 2+ noms to usna, usafa , and West Point!

[@dmark-s4w]

How did it go? What questions did you receive?

[@kokocrazy2590]

@@dmark-s4w It went fantastic! Interviewed with my congressman and both senators and received at least two nominations to each of the three main academies with 3 to USNA. They asked very similar questions to the ones he mentions. It wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected. Be able to answer all the questions in this video with personal stories like he mentions and you’ll be good!

[@dmark-s4w]

@@kokocrazy2590 WOW congrats! That is impressive.

[@kokocrazy2590]

@@dmark-s4w thanks man! Just got word of my appointment to USNA today. Hoping to hear from the others soon. USAFA is my top choice

[@academyendeavors]

That is fantastic! Best of luck with your applications!

[@TheWeirdoCharlie]

Bro I’m in fifth grade and I’m already researching on the USAFA

[@neonpenguin0948]

Bro is goated

[@JerichoRedux]

For anyone looking at this in 2024, the limit is now 15 nominations per senator or congressman.

[@SomeoneWithALongName]

Thank you for the info!

[@richard38618]

Does this vary per each state?

[@JerichoRedux]

@@richard38618 I don't think it is but you should look it up, I heard it at a west point admissions event in virginia

[@RamGutta]

Was this change made starting this year?

[@Mrjibs]

Thank you, sir. My interview is in a few days. This was by far one of the best videos talking about the interviews. It helped so much, and I feel more confident for the weekend! Thank you again!

[@academyendeavors]

Our pleasure!!!!

[@vschumacherm]

How did it go?

[@Mrjibs]

@vschumacherm They went great! I just got my senatorial nomination and am waiting on my nomination for the congressional. This video helped out pretty well by bringing up some important talking points.

[@Cannon__Fodder]

@@Mrjibs Did you get the congressional nomination?

[@benjamindavenport9660]

Thank you for this video it has been very helpful! Just finished my MOC Interview!

[@academyendeavors]

Fantastic news!!!!!!!!! Way to go, young man!

[@benjamindavenport9660]

Just received an appointment to USAFA! Thank you again, your tips and insight are very helpful!

[@academyendeavors]

@@benjamindavenport9660 Fantastic news Benjamin!!!!

[@leoclements598]

I have my interview in 2 days wish me luck to get the nomination.

[@user-ro6nf4vs8m]

Good luck! You got this! Would you like to tell me more info about how the interview works after?

[@academyendeavors]

Good luck to you!!!!!! Crush it!!!

[@lukelombardo1315]

Thank you, I have my interview on Monday and Tuesday this week and this helped a lot. Thank you again!

[@academyendeavors]

Wonderful to hear!!!!!

[@vschumacherm]

How did it go?

[@ronnieam33]

Great info!

[@JoshuaTheClarinetGuy]

Thank you, this video was very informative and makes me feel much more confident. I have my interview tomorrow. I have a quick question about Congressional nominations. Is the board that interviews you the group that officially decides whether you get a nomination, or is it the the Congressmen themself who chooses? Thank you again for this video

[@academyendeavors]

Typically the selection panel has decision making authority. Keep in mind there might be more people on the board than just those that interviewed you.They will all collaborate together to determine who gets the nominations, and the board may have a chair who has the final authority. The Member of Congress can insert themselves behind the scenes but that would be rare.

[@JoshuaTheClarinetGuy]

Thank you for your reply! By God's grace, I received a nomination from both of my Senators and my House Representative! Thank you for your video, the STAR framework was very helpful in making my interviews memorable. Happy holidays!

[@academyendeavors]

@@JoshuaTheClarinetGuyway to go!!!!!!

[@chevy4x466]

interesting, i thought the interview would be done by the congressman. i also thought the congressional nomination was a bit of a rubber stamp. i didn't realize is was such a filter.

[@academyendeavors]

Hello Chevy, that is a common myth. The interviews are almost always done by an independent selection panel. Many districts have more applicants than slots, so they have criteria to determine the best! It may be the most intimidating interview of your life, so be prepared!

[@academyendeavors]

Chevy, to your earlier question, "is west point and usna still a place for elite academic students, or is it more for the elite athletes that have good academic qualifications?" The majority of students admitted are 1400+ SAT, 3.9+ gpa, and are leaders on their sports teams, school clubs, and community. You could make a case that the Service Academy admits are the most well-rounded young people in the country.

[@chevy4x466]

@@academyendeavors thank you for advice. I live in. Michigan, we probably don’t have as many cadets here perhaps as other states. Probably a good thing. I would rather get information from credible sources like yourself than perhaps a second hand account. Thanks again for your time and service.

[@academyendeavors]

@@chevy4x466 You are welcome to set up a free consultation to discuss more. We'd love to tell you about our academyendeavors.com/underclassman-package/ if you are interested.

[@chevy4x466]

@@academyendeavors thank you. I will let my wife know of our conversation. I can certainly understand the benefit of counseling through this process. I will check out your services, thank you again.

[@rickdunn3883]

Correction: ALOs are prohibited by USAFA to be on MOC Nomination Panels.

[@academyendeavors]

Interestingly, they occasionally still sit on panels. Our candidates have told us so.

[@rickdunn3883]

I'm an active BGO and during 2023 admissions training at USNA, admissions said that ALOs are prohibited from sitting on MOC panels. Best to check the primary source (USAFA Admissions). I have noted instances where BGOs, ALOs and FFRs interpret rules broadly! For Candiates, this doesnt matter as its not in their control.

[@mythic7875]

If a 990 SAT score won't get you a nomination then what SAT score would get you a decent chance?

[@academyendeavors]

It very much depends on the competitiveness of the district, but typically 1200+ SAT and 26+ ACT are competitive. Our clients' goals are usually 1400+ SAT and 32+ ACT.

[@dannac_8888]

If each of you could go back in time and speak to your younger self sitting in this very spot, what would each of you want him or her to know as you take this career path? How's THAT for a question to ask your interviewers? Hopefully it won't be a superficial answer. The path is frought with the highest of triumphs and the deepest of sorrows.

[@williamd7161]

So if you get a nomination you just got lucky. That's the bottomline.