Other means such as Skype, perhaps?
I have a friend from another area who is also applying to USNA, and she told me that her BGO interview was done over the phone.
Other means such as Skype, perhaps?
The real world is also yours to make work. The "real world" doesn't have to be a terrible place like some people make it out to be. I have no problem driving that far, really. Heck, I have to drive all the way to San Antonio just for my Congressional interview. I will take your comment as a kind suggestion. Thank you for your input.
The appropriate response to a suggestion made by a BGO to a USNA Candidate is "Yes sir" or "Thank you sir".
I feel like they would prefer an actual face-to-face meeting... Best bet is to find a mutual location probably... so that way its only 150 or so miles. Ridiculous still, but in the end if you attain an appointment, it would be worth it.
As a BGO, if I got wind in a phone conversation that traveling 300 miles for an interview for the biggest job of your life, is just soooooo much a bummer, you would be so far in the hole (if an interview ever came about), that you'd be lucky to be rated even "Average". As a BGO in a thinly populated state, I travel 700 mile round trips to almost all my high schools to see beginning prospects and usually for a 15 minute session after school and between sports. And I have done this for years. If a prospect turns into a candidate, now it is his turn to travel for an interview for a $400,000 scholarship and a $60,000 /yr job and I expect him to be on time and looking good. In the corporate world, for a mere job, let alone a world class education, you will travel thousands of miles at your own expense for a position one tenth of the value what you are competing for now. You had best keep your mouth shut, impress your BGO with your desire to get a chance to see him, and be on top of your game when you do sit down with him.
Good news! Just was informed today that I am the recipient of a Principal Nomination. Could anyone help me understand what this means in regards to an Appointment, as I've heard a lot of different information. Thanks.
Thank you sir. Regarding the CFA, is there available information for the pass/fail standards?