DS made it to the wait list last year before getting TWE in May. He was told that 100-125 were on the waitlist and we have no idea how many eventually made it in. I don't recall any positive postings on this forum indicating acceptance from the waitlist, however. I am sure there were some. He is now at USAFA prepping for recognition which begins in 11 days.Just curious, how many candidates are usually picked up off the wait list? I know it varies from class to class based on how many appointments are turned down, but if anyone knows the stats or has a good idea let me know thanks!
Was it National Wait List he was told? I believe that is different. The NWL or the National Pool is where they candidates with noms, but didn't win their slate go. The 150 appointments have to come from that. True??Our DS was told by his BGO that he has been put on the wait list. Hopefully somewhere high up on that list!
No way to tell but he's proud that he's still in it and that Admissions see him as someone they'd want-even if an alternate.
When he told me today I reminded him of what he's capable off and what he's done so far in his life.
He's made a difference like so so many other applicants and even if not accepted(or if you got a TWE), that difference matters-peoples lives have been changed, enhanced, enriched, given hope, seen excellence and the drive to succeed and I'm so proud of him and ALL the other applicants to all the SA's, XRotc's, OCs, PLC, etc, etc, that show with their lives what it means to really put others before self.
We are truly blessed to have such young, spirited people to carry the torch of freedom into the future.
Good luck to all waiting. We wait with you.
Was it National Wait List he was told? I believe that is different. The NWL or the National Pool is where they candidates with noms, but didn't win their slate go. The 150 appointments have to come from that. True??
He was told he'd be getting a letter indicating he's on the USNA wait list which is not the National Pool.
He was also told no appointments "have" to come from the wait list. From what I've read, some years none do and some years up to 50 do. I think 39 did last year or year before.
If not appointed from that list, I believe he gets a TWE.
Thanks d22! We are hoping for other CA applicants as well-there is another with an LOA at DS's school waiting on medical waivers....hoping for him as well.This news makes me sad; I was pulling for my fellow Californian. I'll still be rooting for your DS and a BFE in your mailbox.
He was also told no appointments "have" to come from the wait list. From what I've read, some years none do and some years up to 50 do. I think 39 did last year or year before.
Do you mind sharing some of your DS resume? If not that's totally fine!DS received an email from his RD today congratulating him on being placed on the wait list and that the actual letter will be going out by tomorrow. So this is neither good news nor bad news (at the moment) and he said he will just wait it out to see what happens. Plan B is secured so no worries there...at least now we can have a wonderful Easter weekend.
I thought someone last week said that by law 150 have to come from the NWL and several BGOs agreed???
Edited to add that I think the 150 was from the NWL which is obviously different than the "wait list".