Chances of getting off Summer Seminar waitlist?

[potentialmid]

I just learned that I was waitlisted to USNA Summer Seminar, how often is it that people get off the wait list? I think I have a generally solid app (35 ACT, national-level award, solid speech/leadership side) even though I don't have stuff like JROTC on it, if that helps give any context.

 

[usmajy]

I got in off the waitlist last year on May 18th

 

[lottsofgirls]

My daughter got in last summer off the wait list, but don't remember the exact date.

 

[landlock]

My DD got into NASS off of the waiting list in 2015 and is a mishipman now. I do not know the percentage but clearly can happen.... hang in there!

 

[momofmod]

Don't make yourself crazy! SASS holds no wait for your application to USNA. If you want to go for the experience, awesome. If you think by not going you're a weaker candidate, you aren't. Boys' State is a great alternative during that time period and will strengthen your USNA application.

 

[THParent]

Just reiterating that acceptance to NASS has no bearing whatsoever on you being a strong candidate, or not.
NASS is a marketing thing - to introduce students to USNA - who otherwise may not even consider a Service Academy.

If you don't get into NASS, don't worry about it.