EAGLE-PRIDE
5-Year Member
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2012
- Messages
- 11
Most experienced BGOs have learned the hard way not to make promises or predictions or even give positive vibes. I used to tell super-qualified kids that they likely would have no problems. I soon learned the fallacy of such statements.
BGOs see only very limited information and only on their own candidates. We have NO insight into the world outside the schools we cover. BGOs do not see teacher recs, which carry a lot of weight. They don't see CFA scores. They don't see grades and courses or class rank (unless the candidate provides this info). And our recommendation carries only so much weight.
Not to defend your BGO, but he/she undoubtedly thought your child was the most qualified he/she had seen in years and probably believed that your child had a great shot. I would imagine that he/she is very disappointed in the outcome. Not as disappointed as you and your child, but still disappointed.
USNA1985.. thank you for your comments. Beleive me I actually felt honored that my son's BGO would say that about him. He gave us nothing but hope for the future and he did say much of what you said about the process. He even said he argued the case with the regional coordinator in my son's behalf...so I know he went beyond what he needed to and even just telling us that helped us. He gave other valuable information on what to do for the future and how my son could possibly acheive his goals. He said, ."I think you should tell him, then pick him up, dust him off, and tell him that the federal government situation and declining spending authority is taking its toll and it is not his fault, just a temporary delay in getting what he wants" I would like to say that I think his guidance, your thoughtful insist (I have seen your comments) and other BGO's thoughout this forum are truely helpful and honorable! I appreciate all of your hard work in behalf of my son, other sons, daugthers and all parents out there reading this forum!!! Mark Mc