If memory serves, the class of 2013 had about 295 on RDay, out of 400 appointments offered. So yes...to get 285, I would guess 350 plus appointments offered.
I am on pins and needles for my daughter, trying not to think about it. Just saw something that said the emails are going out Christmas Eve for the EA folks, the day before her birthday. So that would be a great Christmas/birthday present
The Academy sent out an email stating that your application has been sent to the Cadet Candidate Evaluation Board for consideration under Early Action and that decisions would be posted online on rolling basis from mid-November to December 24th.