I just tagged you on a post that details how many from each state. WV has 2 spots.Okay, I have another question about how I find my states allocations of slots. I am from West Virginia, received a nomination from Senator Manchin, and I was put on the "Hold" or "National Waiting list". How many can be entered from WV and what do you think my chances are??
Don't get too hung up on the numbers in that table. There are numerous caveats to consider and realize that this guide is not a concrete rule. This table simply guides how the school should fill out the composition of the incoming class UNTIL 1 April. After that time, if there are seats left (and there always are), USMMA can fill it based on order of merit on the NWL (HOLD list). The table is a starting point. The lawsuit where I found the table was from a student who was upset that USMMA didn't precisely follow the list and the final class composition had fewer than what was in the table for his state. The court ruled that USMMA followed procedure and their actions of deviating from the table is ok following the 1 APRIL point of the admissions cycle. Notice where we are in the calendar though, and if your state met their limit of candidates who shared their appointment here at SAF and said they accepted or would accept, then it will be quiet until after 1 April for those remaining on the NWL. Candidates also need to understand we don't have all of the data for those applying in our appointment tracking threads.WV has 2 spots.
Yes, I was answering his state allocation question, even though it isn’t cut and dry. I tagged him in your earlier post instead of typing all of that.Don't get too hung up on the numbers in that table. There are numerous caveats to consider and realize that this guide is not a concrete rule. This table simply guides how the school should fill out the composition of the incoming class UNTIL 1 April. After that time, if there are seats left (and there always are), USMMA can fill it based on order of merit on the NWL (HOLD list). The table is a starting point. The lawsuit where I found the table was from a student who was upset that USMMA didn't precisely follow the list and the final class composition had fewer than what was in the table for his state. The court ruled that USMMA followed procedure and their actions of deviating from the table is ok following the 1 APRIL point of the admissions cycle. Notice where we are in the calendar though, and if your state met their limit of candidates who shared their appointment here at SAF and said they accepted or would accept, then it will be quiet until after 1 April for those remaining on the NWL. Candidates also need to understand we don't have all of the data for those applying in our appointment tracking threads.
As for FEB being late in the game.... that is NOT the case for Service Academy admissions. LATE is the May/June window.
Long story, I'll spare you the details. Short version - for USMMA only, the rules on how they construct the class change after 1 April. Before, they seek to follow a table that outlines the ideal mix of students from different states. They offer appointments based on that guidance and wait to see who accepts. After 1 April, they then pivot to work down their HOLD (NWL) list.This is such an informative graph! Does that mean before April 1st, they don't offer appointments to the National Waiting list applicants? Aka, I should not expect anything for at least a month as a hold candidate?
So im still on hold currently from February 12. If April 1st passes and Im still on hold does that mean my chances of getting in are slim? Knighthorse73 is my momLong story, I'll spare you the details. Short version - for USMMA only, the rules on how they construct the class change after 1 April. Before, they seek to follow a table that outlines the ideal mix of students from different states. They offer appointments based on that guidance and wait to see who accepts. After 1 April, they then pivot to work down their HOLD (NWL) list.
While not likely 100% true, iF it helps ease your mind, HOLD candidates should assume they will not see or hear anything until at least 1 April because of the USMMA process. After 1 April, they will issue more rounds (typically weekly) of appointment offers. Then, with a roughly 1 MAY deadline to accept or decline, all UNDECIDED candidates have their hand forced and USMMA instantly knows where they stand in filling out the class.
Imaginary example numbers -- If they have 285 appointments to fill in the class, and only 250 have accepted by 1 MAY, they then issue another round of ~50 appointments knowing some will decline.
These trigger dates explain the bumps on the chart, but also know that admissions likely has a weekly meeting to issue new appointment offers as they get closer to the key dates.
I would say if you are still on hold 1 JUNE your chances are slim, but not until then.So im still on hold currently from February 12. If April 1st passes and Im still on hold does that mean my chances of getting in are slim? Knighthorse73 is my mom
So im still on hold currently from February 12. If April 1st passes and Im still on hold does that mean my chances of getting in are slim? Knighthorse73 is my mom
Not necessarily . . . For example in the Class of 2022 I had two Candidates (one App on File, One Hold) that each received an Appointment after June 1st. Patient is a VIRTUE. Hang in there.do they send out appointments, denial, prep offers this upcoming march? my son still on hold and have not seen any CO slots in appointments thread.
I created a tracking spreadsheet during the last admissions cycle as we eagerly waited on news, movement, any sign of activity from admissions. I can start posting updates more regularly if it is helpful. As the cycle moves on, a Friday evening update is generally warranted. So far, we just have not had a lot of self reported appointment offers this year. The data comes from the appointment tracking posts here at SAF. Like this one - they go back several years.Hello there... just stumbled across this forum and signed up a few minutes ago. May I ask where you were able to the get the USMMA CO25 Appointments graph from? It is incredibly informative.... would love to get regular updates (fingers crossed son gets accepted; nothing heard yet)