I was hired late 2012 and for me the difference between the West and USAPA list was like 200 numbers, maybe a little less, with the USAPA list being more favorable. I didn't look that close but I'm guessing most of that difference was putting West guys junior to me which obviously isn't right. The APA list was like 1000 number difference with tons of 2013 hires ahead of me.
If it's even possible for someone as junior as me to get screwed, it's gonna happen. I'm in the acceptance process right now. By the time the list is done I'll be over it