I knew if I came here I'd find an answer to my question! My DS did not get into NASS but was offered CVW, which he WILL be attending at the end of this month. I thought this was probably a good sign so glad to see folks here agree.
The letter regarding NASS said something about geographic distribution, but I also have the feeling that him dragging his feet on turning in the app did not help (it wasn't submitted until March 25). It's not that he doesn't want to go to USNA as BELIEVE ME, he does - I think he was just really nervous about what they will think of him and wanted the application to be perfect. So he's disappointed about NASS, but now he's really excited to go to CVW. Somehow I didn't know CVWs existed so I'm thrilled he will still have the chance to stay in Bancroft and get a taste of Academy life!