Don't be discouraged either way. I have a hard time believing that they would completely rule out a candidate they deemed competitive enough for EA and not compare them to the rest of the pool yet. LOAs and early acceptances are for those candidates that are literally super heroes and probably run off of hooah power and sunlight- for the rest of us, well, we get to wait!
Keep in mind that most candidates before you went through the same waiting process, and we all survived. Also know that a TWE isn't the end of the world- this is coming from someone who has received one before. I'm positive you are all great candidates and will find success if you really shoot for it no matter where you go. Hope for the best, but know that your worth is not based on that appointment.
This is very good advise. I know my son will be disappointed if he does not get into the Academy but we also know it is not the end all and have discussed this with him. He is also excited about his Plan B and C so I think he is prepared for whatever gets thrown his way.
I personally like to try to figure out the puzzle of what the AFA is doing with the admissions decisions. Especially this year since the EA is new so nobody has any prior info to go from. I have no clue what a deferred letter may mean or what no news may mean. But it is fun to try to figure out!
One thing I know for sure is everyone will have an answer come June.....