Blue and Gold interview

staying in touch

My DS handled it this way: everytime he had something to add to his file, first he contacted his regional adviser as listed on the CIS page then he made sure to let his BGO know via an e-mail update. Both contacts always thank him for the update. Good luck to you!
 
Ya just like what ^ said, update your bgo when you finished parts of your applications or maybe even when you get a report card in. When I submitted my application, I sometimes did new stuff after I turned it in or thought of something else I did during my High School years that I thought would benifit my application, so I updated my BGO with this info and he made the Academy aware of it. I would not always call him, cause it may eventually aggrevate your bgo, so just send him a quick email.
 
It is definitely a courtesy to update your BGO when you update your file at USNA. But please don't think it's a "must" or that not doing it will be viewed negatively by your BGO.

Some BGOs have 25+ candidates and, as the above poster noted, a call (or even email) every single time something happens for you, times 25, can get out of control.

You might ask your BGO if he/she would like to be informed of updates you send to USNA.
 
usna1985 said:
It is definitely a courtesy to update your BGO when you update your file at USNA. But please don't think it's a "must" or that not doing it will be viewed negatively by your BGO.

Some BGOs have 25+ candidates and, as the above poster noted, a call (or even email) every single time something happens for you, times 25, can get out of control.

Absolutely. You might ask your BGO if he/she would like to be informed of updates you send to USNA.
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Any influence which the BGO has on the admissions process is limited solely to the interview. Once it is submitted a few days after the interview, his ability to influence the procedure is over. Of course he is interested in your progress but anything to do with an appointment, he will probably know before you. So any perceived requirement to keep the BGO in the loop or continue to show him that you continue to be a motivate candidate in order to increase your chances of an appointment is totally misplaced.

He can however answer legitimate questions and can perhaps navigate the waters of a CVW invite. Any updates had best be made directly to the CGO.
 
usna1985, I hope you don't mind me asking, but how did your candidate lie to you? Did he/she end up getting in?
 
kristina2015 said:
usna1985, I hope you don't mind me asking, but how did your candidate lie to you? Did he/she end up getting in?
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The candidate told my AC that he had "all" of his/her application submitted to USNA and I (the BGO) was holding up the process because I had not yet done the interview. My system indicated only 11% of the candidate's packet had been submitted. Knowing that our system can be slow to update, I contacted CGO and confirmed that he/she had only submitted one item (11%).

When I conducted the interview and asked about the situation, he/she told me that he/she had submitted the entire packet but "just a short time ago" (also blamed a teacher for the "misunderstanding"). When I asked the date the packet had been submitted, he/she said "not long ago." When I pressed for the date (or something close), he/she would never give one. It turned out the candidate had never submitted more than one item.

No, the candidate was not admitted.
 
Good suggestions

My BGO has made some great suggestions for me and I have followed them. Look at the interview as a chance to learn more about the academy, also.
 
It seems as though there is only so much prepping one can do for the interview; Nails clipped, hair done, well rested, proper attire, proper attitude as well as, of course, research on the USNA and exactly what it is you want out of it. After that, the interview seems to revolve around the chemistry between you and your BGO. I felt going in to the interview that I was well-prepared, however, after finihsing it I felt...disconcerted. Is it expected that I leave feeling encouraged and enlightened?
 
u89, I think it's a part of growing up, if you will. The process is usually very new to a high school student (exceptions of course). A few things I learned watching the process from my side (parent) is that, as has been stated, the BGO is like a Human Resources representative, they may be able to make an initial assessment and recommend a 'second interview with the senior staff' (ie, Admission Board) but they aren't there to give you the job. Another thing is that they are not 'the lunch room monitor', they are not easily impressed with elaborate stories or interested in excuses or reasons why or why not. The BGO interview is only a part of the 'college entrance exam' for the SA's. The real goal is to show your stuff in a good light, to reveal the person behind the paper and get the 'next interview' (have the AdminBoard look at your application).

The BGO interview is part of the overall application process for a United States Government Security position. They are looking for people that can own their glory as well as their failures, that can stand and speak clearly, say what they mean and mean what they say, with honesty and integrity, even at 17 (which isn't always easy).

Just stay level headed, you'll do okay. Good luck.
 
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