That is what I need to do. How do you go about doing that? Do you usually get the extension?
My son's been calling all the schools from his application "preferred" lists, checking on extensions for both admissions and financial aid confirmation, as well as housing. All schools (12) have given him extensions, with just one (Purdue) pushing for a hard answer by May 15th; the rest just ask "as soon as you can."
Toughest issue is housing, understandably: they can't just stop accepting reservations from other kids & why should they hold a space for him if he can't commit yet? They've generally been OK with an extension for APPLYING for housing, allowing him to ASK for a spot once he DOES know, but that doesn't guarantee there'll be any rooms left. Just have to live with that one, I guess.
I too wish the national Boards were more prompt in responding - certainly they HAVE to be aware of the May 1st deadlines by most schools. But then, the military isn't exactly known for factoring civilian issues into their processes, now, are they?
And let's face it, if they have fewer spots available than usual, and more applications than usual, their job must be a lot tougher than usual, too, right? So we have to be understanding about all this, is my view. Doesn't make it easier to live with, but what can you do?
Can't complain, this is the best chance my son will have to get to college (other options being enlisting & using GI bill, or working his way through part-time for about the next 8 years). He goes where he goes, and will be thankful that he gets the chance. Just wish it could be closer to home, best options seem to be 1,000+ miles away...
Best wishes to all!