<p>Hard to say. The National Waiting List ranks candidates by whole candidate score which is made up of academics-60%, leadership-30%, and physical fitness-10%. I found this quote in the link I posted above: Title X, U.S. Code specifies that West Point must admit 150 from the National Waiting List as “Qualified Alternates” - those candidates who have Congressional nominations - and these appointments must be in the order of their Whole Candidate Scores (strictly objective). So they have to admit at least 150 off of the list, it could be more depending on other factors.</p>
<p>All you can do is keep updating your file. If you get an award, another varsity letter, or elected to a leadership position be sure to let admissions know. It may increase your score just enough to get you selected off the national waiting list (if you do end up on it).</p>