polevault7
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Has anyone called their USAFA counselor and asked what their status is?
Has anyone called their USAFA counselor and asked what their status is?
Has anyone called their USAFA counselor and asked what their status is?
haha I know that's why I asked and that's why I'm not going to call. I know they are busy, haha I'm just getting anxious
I have to admit that I am somewhat taken aback by the parents and candidates who are calling MOCs and Admissions and bothering them. There is a notification system in place for appointments and it has worked for years. Everyone really needs to just learn to be patient.
I wonder what is going to happen during BCT when there is no contact for weeks from the cadets. Are the parents going to call Gen. Gould and tell him that they need to talk to their kid because they "just can't wait"?
Stealth_81
They were cordial and polite. That doesn't mean they were "Happy" to hear from you. Don't confuse professionalism with enthusiasm.I called the other day and my Counselor and Diversity rep was happy to hear from me and provided some good info as to what my status was. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
As tempting as it may be, We won't be calling either the counselor or the MOC. I have faith in the system and ultimately it is not MY news to track down.
Right on!I actually think it's pretty crappy to have a parent want to talk to me. If little Johnny or Janie can't call me and ask any questions or concerns they have, but mommy or daddy can, then I wonder if little Johnny/Janie are ready or mature enough for the academy.
Right on!
Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced.
Don't get me wrong. (I should "qualify"). I've been on the phone with little johnny or janie doing Q&A, checklists, etc... and Mom/Dad had a question that johnny/janie couldn't accurately convey and Mom/Dad got on the phone and asked. No problem. I like to help and provide information and assistance. But mom/dad didn't initiate the phone call, and it was a quick 2-3 minute question.
There's nothing wrong with parent's being involved in the process. They should be. And devildog; I am not dogging you; but the majority of cadets/appointees at the academy had the exact same sort of schedule that you say your son had. When my son had a concern like: "Did the academy receive X,Y,Z"; or something on the application didn't match; he would shoot them an email at night. Usually by the time he got home from school the next day, he had an email/reply waiting for him. A couple times when he had to call, he called during lunch or at 3pm when he got off of school and prior to football practice. Point is; your son's schedule is the "NORM" for most candidates/cadets in high school. Unless there is a lot of ambiguity about something specific, I don't know of too many scenarios where a parent needs to contact the counselor. If anyone needs to, it should be the applicant.
Let me also add: This is another reason I push so hard for applicants to finish their ENTIRE application by August. I've seen applicants do it. This way you don't have school and other issues competing for your time. It's still summer break. If you get your application 100% by August, then any questions you come across later, can be handled usually by an email or a quick phone call at lunch.