<p>National Pool - (also called national waiting list at USMA) - after the MOC’s appointments are filled - the remaining candidated are ranked according to the WCS -
They are offered appointments strictly based on their ranking. This, I believe is federal law.</p>
<p>Reading this forum would have you believe that SAT’s are 90% of your WCS - and that is obviously not true. One’s WCS is much more than class rank and SAT’s it encompasses your demonstrated leadership, athletics etc…
<strong>This is just my opinion from observations</strong> But I believe that showing interest in your desire to attend can impact your WCS - it can make a difference.</p>
<p>The point being that being “more qualified” is more than academics. When stats are posted here you rarely know the whole story.</p>
<p>Anyway - it is way too soon to start worrying - nominations are just coming in and appointments really don’t start to go out until next year. It ain’t over 'til it’s over ;)</p>