<p>I was recently put on the National Waiting List and I am curious as to how competitive it is, and what percentage of those that are on the National Waiting List actually receive appointments.</p>
<p>0.00002147 %</p>
<p>Usually 150 or so come off the list (I'm guessing that this is order of magnitude approx 25%, but would appreciate real numbers from anyone who knows). </p>
<p>There's been some speculation on this board that the number will grow this year as the class size grows.</p>
<p>swimboy: I've read in various places that they take from 100 to 200 each year off the NWL. It changes every year and depends upon size of class and how many appointees turn down their appointments. Your position on the list can change right up til the end - so keep working hard and continue to let West Point know about any accomplishments of yours as you acheive them. My son got his Eagle Badge in mid-April (three days before the deadline of his 18th birthday) and got in off the NWL in MID-MAY!!! after the Admissions Officer told me it was "highly unlikely" he would get in. So don't give up.</p>
<p>My daughter was just mailed 2 letters from admissions. One stating she was on the national waiting list and another which stated she was 4 pounds above the weight limit for her height. She went to the doctor's office in August-before fall sports and since then is down about 10 pounds. Would this weight issue be why she is on the NWL? Or is that just in addition to being on the NWL?? Any information would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I would be totally guessing, but I doubt the weight issue is why she is on the NWL. They use --I believe the Whole candidate score -- to rate people and then the medical issues are a 'toggle switch' of whether they are offered or not .. I believe on another thread someone was accepted pending the weight issue.</p>
<p>I believe it is because of all these issues that they have year last minute appointments. I might add that I know of a candidate who was offered NMMI civil prep in June . and has been appointed for class of 2010 ... </p>
<p>Dont give up, but have a rock solid/ acceptable back up plan.... send money, book dorms etc .. because there is no quarantee about the NWL</p>
<p>Thanks for the information. I appreciate any and all from any posters.</p>
<p>RReed,</p>
<p>Make sure to update the file though. Although not required yet, everything that is positive can be helpful. And good luck!</p>
<p>rty -- I was the one who got an appointment after receiving one of the over-weight letters. I didn't do anything with it...I was just waiting to send back my declination after sending all my USNA stuff in....and my appointment arrived one day in the mail. I'm assuming your daughter also got a note on how to prove she is under the body fat percentages allowed -- the first thing it asks on that form is height and weight, and I'm assuming that if she's lost the weight, they'll see that first thing when they receive the form and won't even bother computing the other stuff.</p>
<p>Good luck. I found that frustrating, but hopefully everything will work out in the end -- just keep pursuing it so they know you're serious.</p>
<p>Marmadillo-Did you have a LOA? My daughter does not have that...so I know that makes a difference. Are you going to WP? Thanks for the information-she is heartbroken to say the least. The NWL is not what she was hoping for.</p>
<p>I did have an LOA. And I can commiserate with your daughter...my brother was on the NWL two years ago -- he'd wanted to go to West Point since he first heard about it. He ended up at Norwich on ROTC scholarship instead.</p>
<p>No, I'm not going to WP, it's Navy for me!</p>
<p>Congratulations to you and good luck! Thank you for the information.</p>