In my honest opinion, you should at least start the conversations with second and third options.
The below link will give you some idea as to how many will get accepted from the waitlist. Even though they may not be for EA applicants who are wait-listed you can make an educated guess from the...
If you are interested in being nominated for Boys or Girls States, consider speaking with a counselor or career counselor early on. Another opportunity to consider is RYLA.
USERNAME
DS/DD/SELF
LOA/No LOA
APPT DATE
STATUS
STATE
NOM SOURCE
DIRECT/NON-DIRECT
1
Snoopyperson
Self
10/12/2023
Accepted
AL
Pres, JROTC
Direct
2
ThomasJ
Self
LOA
11/2/2023
Accepted
WI
MOC, Sen
Direct
3
wp120
Self
LOA
10/11/2023
Accepted
AL
Presidential
Direct
4
AGSnare
Self
LOA...
The wording we received is a bit different. This was after we received the nomination and the 3Q letter.
Maybe different RCs have different letter templates to respond with.
Quoted:
Congratulations! We have received all your application information and the Admissions Committee has qualified...
Nomination showed up in the portal on 12/16 from the local MOC.
LOA (Decision is Ready) went away on 12/20.
Another "Decision is Ready" showed up on 12/25 for an Appointment.
A follow-up email regarding the decision is available on 12/26.
NUMBER
USERNAME
DS/DD/SELF
LOA/NO LOA
APPT DATE
STATUS
STATE
NOM SOURCE
DIRECT/NON-DIRECT
1
Thegirlinthefireplace
Self
LOA
Oct 23, 2023
Undecided
Presidential
Direct
2
MidMom2028
DS
Nov 15, 2023
Accepted
AL
Superintendent
Direct
3
NavyUMO
DS
Nov 16, 2023
Undecided
Disabled Vet...
NUMBER
USERNAME
DS/DD/SELF
LOA/NO LOA
APPT DATE
STATUS
STATE
NOM SOURCE
DIRECT/NON-DIRECT
1
PV123
DS
11/2/2023
Undecided
NV
Presidential
Direct
2
Thegirlinthefireplace
Self
LOE
11/2/2023
Undecided
CO
Presidential
Direct
3
JacoAZ
Self
12/5/2023
Undecided
AZ
MOC / Senator
Direct
4...