My DS wants to add a few extra accomplishments to his application. His BGO said just send documentation to his admissions counselor, but that person is no longer in that position and they haven't refilled it. So he's communicating with a region director who told him nothing more can be added. Just want to make sure this is accurate info before we just let it go.
Can new info be added to application?
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Technically, the 31 January deadline is the "deadline." But, I advise my students to keep updating the SA admissions counselors on their details if something significant occurs, such as lettering in a sport or being promoted in a club. The worst thing that can happen is that 'they' ignore the update. There is no harm. My USNA candidates have a generic email address in their portal for the admissions counselor(s) for their region. I assume you son has the same. Be sure to attach some 'proof' of the news, such as an email or newspaper announcement, if you have it.
Lastly, I assume your son has a Plan B and Plan C. NROTC is a great alternative, and he can join a unit (free of charge) on campus 'next year.' I have had several students follow this route and then reapply to the Academy. All earned appointments the following year. Some 25-30% of all middies did not (and do not) come directly out of high school. The SAs are impressed when students reapply and show that they can accomplish college-level academics successfully.
Good luck with Plan A!
Lastly, I assume your son has a Plan B and Plan C. NROTC is a great alternative, and he can join a unit (free of charge) on campus 'next year.' I have had several students follow this route and then reapply to the Academy. All earned appointments the following year. Some 25-30% of all middies did not (and do not) come directly out of high school. The SAs are impressed when students reapply and show that they can accomplish college-level academics successfully.
Good luck with Plan A!
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Honestly, unless it’s a significant item that would potentially add to the ‘WCS’ (ie: a team Captaincy), I wouldn’t worry about it. And items such as this would have to come from your admissions counselor (or whomever certified you CAR), directly to USNA. Presumably a regional director would know what s/he is talking about.
Even if the info had simply been sent to his admissions counselor, that doesn’t mean it would be added to his package. Unless it’s something significant, I wouldn’t worry about it.
Even if the info had simply been sent to his admissions counselor, that doesn’t mean it would be added to his package. Unless it’s something significant, I wouldn’t worry about it.