HOLD is a good thing. It means you are on the NWL. Depending on how you rank with the others you have a chance of getting in. If not, you might be offered a scholarship to the Prep schools. Seriously consider taking it. Students have a high chance of getting in next year when they reapply.
Below is some great information from another member:
“NWL is where everybody goes at some point in the process. Hold is a good thing. It means you have made the cut to be considered. Just because there is a hold does not mean there is not a space. It only means that decisions have not been made.
USMMA fills slots on a state basis. As a result, before any appointment is made, they need to be able to look at all of the applicants from that state.
For the class of 2020, it seemed that appointments "rolled" across the country, during the time frame of end of March and early April. They did not make a lump mailing on one day. Then, there appeared to be a second round sometime at the end of April early May.
So, if state A has 1o slots, and State B has 4 slots. State A is found to have 12 applicants that the school wants. They can take 10 to fill up the state. But, State B only has 2 applicants that meet requirements. They can then take the 2 qualified from State A and fill in the spots left open in State B. There are a number of states that do not fill their spots. Some states have more than their number.
So what to do now, besides wait. Keep an open dialogue with your admissions counselor, and, any others you may have had contact with at the school. Keep an open dialogue with the coach if there is one in the picture. They can help with information on the process and possibly progress.”
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