Hold and NWL are two separate things technically. You can be on Hold and not on the NWL, but the opposite isn't true. NWL wouldn't be indicated as such on the portal. It will still say Hold. It will change once Admissions has made a decision on your package (Principal Appointment, NMMI/MMI Principal, Qualified Not Selected). As to when the decision will be made and reflected on the portal, nobody has the answer... except Admissions. Good on your DD for emailing Admissions and trying to seek out an answer. It also doesn't hurt to tell Admissions that your DD is interested in Prep School. It's a great deal and something to keep in mind when allocating Prep School slots. Lastly, what other schools is your DD looking at? State maritime academies, other service academies, engineering schools, Senior Military Colleges, etc. ?