<p>Thanks USNA69.</p>
<p>So, let me make sure I’ve got this straight.</p>
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<li> Every appointment that has been offered to date is limited to MOC principles or LOA’s that have obtained some form of nomination.</li>
<li> Appointments for MOCs that use the competitive method cannot be made until every candidate’s file within that district or state is reviewed and the WCS ranking is complete within that district or state.</li>
<li> Regardless of an individual file’s WCS total within the alternate pool (‘national pool’), appointments cannot be made from that pool until every last file is reviewed to ensure the accuracy and inclusion of every file, and therefore final ranking by WCS.</li>
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<p>I guess #3 is the confusing one. If a candidate’s WCS measures favorably against historical data, do they really wait until the entire national pool is reviewed, or can they offer an appointment relatively risk-free knowing the student is likely within the top 1500?</p>
<p>Thank you for the insight. I just want to be able to convey the correct information to friends and family regarding the process. They think they’re tired of waiting; think about those poor kids whose files have been complete for months!</p>