TWEs have already started to go out because the candidate did not meet the line for NWL. Reasons can vary. Some will get a TWE, but be offered a prep slot. some will get a TWE.
Remember not everyone goes on the NWL. At this point they probably already know who is just not going to make that list from a WCS perspective. Thus, they will send the TWE now.
This yr is unique because they are going to offer fewer apptmts, which means from a historical statistical standpoint, even fewer 3Qs with nom will be taken from the list.
For example, let's say for the last 5 yrs 20% come off the NWL (just throwing numbers). Last yr they had 500 without an apptmt, and they know 100 will come from the NWL. There is no need to keep all 500 on the list, but they do need to keep a buffer amount. Now this yr they may see already that fewer are declining the apptmts and maybe only 15% will come off, but because the class size reduced, they now have 700 without an appt. Again, only 100 would get in off the list. No need to keep number 601-700 on the fence.
Again, my numbers were used for mathematical purposes/ease, so don't jump to OMG only 20% came off ly and now ty only 15%.
Also, remember, some will receive the TWE because a prep school offer may occur. However, remember why the prep school exists, it exists to get cadets up to a different academic std. If you have a 34 ACT, 4.0 gpa and 9 APs, don't be looking for a prep school slot.
