My DS, who is a junior, and I will be attending an information night put on by some of the local BGO's next week. We have attended twice before, but now the time is quickly approaching for him to start applying to NASS. Are there any specific questions he ask the BGO's? He has also had some contact with the baseball coach at Navy, so he's not sure if he should mention that or not.
And advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
My only comment on this is that you should not view the BGO (Blue & Gold Officer) as a person of influence in getting your son a nomination or appointment. The BGO should be a source of information when you have any questions about the admissions process. Eventually, the BGO will have some input as far as your son's suitability for admission.
I wouldn't get too involved with the BGO - quite frankly. Use the BGO when you need them. Strive to
not to need them. Do not view the BGO as your assistant in getting an appointment.
But, if you have questions,
now is the time to ask them. Once you get embroiled in the application process - unless something unusual arises - you should seek to solve the problem
without the help of the BGO, if at all possible.
The cliche, "There is no such thing as a stupid question" is
not true. The type of questions people ask can oftentimes be very revealing. I help kids in the local area on occasion with regards to their interests in a service academy. I even help them once they get further along as an official candidate. The type of questions they ask me sometimes tells me, "This kid is not doing his homework. He's a bit clueless & lazy. That information is readily available. He should know it."
Read every word of the academy's admission catalog which is readily available online. It's surprising how few read it.