I think that the VSFS has become a little less impactful on a model's career than it used to be. Like Blanca Padilla said,it didn't change her career as dramatically as everyone said it would. It's because their are so many new models and the focus is largely on the Angels exclusively.
However, there are exceptions to this and I can see Maria this year as being one of them. I think we're going to see her get major major love and attention after the VSFS airs. And it's going to have a real impact on her career - certainly in a positive.
This is what I hope, anyway.