BGO interview and chances

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jeffreykj7

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I was just wondering how detrimental the BGO interview is in regards to admission. For example, would a candidate with amazing academics, athletics, and leadership, but a bad recommendation from the BGO have a higher chance of admissions compared to a candidate with a little pretty good academics, athletics, and leadership but amazing BGO recommendation?
 
What makes you think that you'll have a bad recommendation from your BGO? I know it feels a bit difficult for some (it surely was for me), but if you go into the interview with some shred of confidence and really sell yourself, I think you'll be just fine.

To answer your question, a great interview may not have as heavy of an impact as a poor one. Using your example, if a candidate had as great of a file as you described, but came off as someone who maybe isn't fit for the Academy during his/her interview, the BGO's evaluation may have a pretty heavy impact.
 
You never know how the interview went. My DS thought his interview with his BGO went horribly. He thought he bombed some the tough questions.

But in the end, the BGO told him that she gave him the highest rating of "must select." She said it was one of the best interviews she had ever conducted.

So you never know. Hope for the best!
 
697biling said:
What makes you think that you'll have a bad recommendation from your BGO? I know it feels a bit difficult for some (it surely was for me), but if you go into the interview with some shred of confidence and really sell yourself, I think you'll be just fine.

To answer your question, a great interview may not have as heavy of an impact as a poor one. Using your example, if a candidate had as great of a file as you described, but came off as someone who maybe isn't fit for the Academy during his/her interview, the BGO's evaluation may have a pretty heavy impact.
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Thank you for the response.

It's not that I think I'll get a bad reccomendation. I am junior and am just beginning the process of admissions. I wanted to know since I feel as if I did pretty bad my first two years of high school, and it keeps bothering me. I had a 3.5 unweighted gpa, held a few leadership positions in clubs which I still hold, and am only getting into athletics now. I was hoping that if the BGO sees my drive and burning passion to attend the academy, a good recommendation might help me in, so long as the other factors come into place as well. Is this something I should really worry about? Thanks.
 
jeffreykj7 said:
Thank you for the response.

It's not that I think I'll get a bad reccomendation. I am junior and am just beginning the process of admissions. I wanted to know since I feel as if I did pretty bad my first two years of high school, and it keeps bothering me. I had a 3.5 unweighted gpa, held a few leadership positions in clubs which I still hold, and am only getting into athletics now. I was hoping that if the BGO sees my drive and burning passion to attend the academy, a good recommendation might help me in, so long as the other factors come into place as well. Is this something I should really worry about? Thanks.
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Worry about the things you can control. Don't worry about the things you cannot control. Just do your best and if you've done that you can hold your head high. Always be working on plans B, C, D, and E.
 
Focus on grades and SAT/ACT scores. As 697 said, The BGO writes a report about the interview and a negative report can keep you out, but a superlative one does not assure you of am appointment.

Their function is also to help candidates understand the rigors of USNA and the admissions process.

Here is a good thread that exains the 3 main jobs of a BGO.

http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/bgo-usna-candidate-gouge.3420/
 
Have you gotten in touch with your BGO yet? If not, you should. Obviously the BGO is still focused on the 2021 candidates, but it's good to get on his/her radar.
 
A BGO write up will rarely, in and of itself, keep someone from an appointment. Likewise, a great review only helps a tiny bit. Negative (and positive) comments must be supported. Most BGOs recognize they are talking to 17-year old "kids" and appropriately manage expectations.
 
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