I guess you should be disappointed because that is what happened. The Marine Captain that had my son's admission file did not even know what Boy's State was and he told me he would get back to me. I am not disappointed by this, why? They are two different academies with different missions.
Never said I doubted what you said. I believe it. But I am disappointed. Now a captain with your son's file isn't the board. That's just the administrative side of the process. But either way, they should have known what boy/girl's state is. It's probably one of the most well known leadership activities recognized by just about every college. And if you're not disappointed, that's cool. We're allowed to have different perceptions. Yes, the air force and navy are two different academies, but I personally believe they both have the same mission. According to their own websites/mission statements, I believe they are the same.
Air Force Academy mission: "Our mission is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation."
Naval Academy Mission: "The Naval Academy gives young men and women the up-to-date academic and professional training needed to be effective naval and marine officers in their assignments after graduation.... Every day, as the undergraduate college of the naval service, the United States Naval Academy strives to accomplish its mission to develop midshipmen “morally, mentally, and physically.”
Honestly; I really believe that you were dealing with an "Individual" who was ignorant. What makes Boy/Girl's state significant as a leadership accomplishment, is that in the overwhelming majority of states, Boy/Girl's state is not something you volunteer for or decide you'd like to do. It's something that you are nominated to do. Teachers, principals, and other school/community administrators/officials choose a very limited number of individuals to attend such a program. The academies and colleges recognize that your school/community thinks very highly of you to select you. Each state is different, but the selection process is still quite an honor.
Anyway, this is the air force section of the forum. For any of you juniors or sophomores applying or considering application to the air force academy; try to do everything. If you are fortunate enough to be selected to boy/girl's state, definitely go to it. If it conflicts with summer seminar; do everything you can to get summer seminar rescheduled. Try and get both done. Contact your ALO and Admissions to assist in doing both. This way, if you need to cancel summer seminar, the academy and your ALO will both know that it was not your choice, but that you wanted to do both. For those of you applying to Annapolis or West point; I suggest the same thing. Contact your MALO/BGO and seek their assistance in getting your summer seminar rescheduled. Seek their guidance. Best of luck to all. mike....