I am really confused about this post.
Is this the timeline?
1. Son opens application to USAFA
2. Son applies for nomination from MOC.
3. Son discontinues application process (essays, DodMerb, transcripts - whatever)
4. Son gained nomination from MOC despite incomplete application
5. Son scrambling to complete application.
January 6th was what cut off date? For noms in your district?
There are so many questions here:
Did son apply to congress rep and senators?
Why was the application not completed? (Did DS change his mind but didn't want to tell Mom and Dad bc they had their hearts set on not emptying their bank account?)(it happens)
And more but fencersmother is flummoxed.
For others who are somewhat loose about SA applications: At this point in your academic career, there is so little you can do to change ANYTHING. Late for SATs, ACTs, GPA upswings, sports commendations, job promotions, athletic prowess. But the one thing you CAN USUALLY control is the ATTENTION TO DETAIL, especially as regards TIMELINES AND DEADLINES. Again , I STRONGLY suggest a wall calendar, in a prominent location (kitchen table, PARENTS' and STUDENT'S desks, Family Room, etc), with ALL deadlines clearly marked. If you are working on Plans B,C,D, have separate calendars or at least separate colors for each college or SA. And I stress a BIG WALL MOUNTED CALENDAR, not just in everyone's phone or computer (though those too are good). Check the calendar at least once a week. EG: Every Sunday after supper, sit down with Junior and go over what is due the following week (LoR, transcripts, Essays, DVD of sports performance, coach's rec). Parents and students should KNOW what's expected, what's required, and what's optional.
Letting deadlines slide or slip away for a student who is doing well enough in high school to apply to an SA generally indicates the child (yes, he's still a child, though on the cusp) has lost interest in a SA, and is no longer interested in applying. Of course, a little honesty would have saved a great deal of stress, but kids are kids. There are any number of reasons for decline in interest: how about that new girlfriend? She's going to State U! Colorado is almost 1500 miles from my home! I really don't want to do THAT much math! Seriously - I don't want any classes before noon!! Who cares about student loans? (< my personal favorite, as was told to me by a very naïve 17 year old, who graduated from PSU with close to $75K in loan debt with his sociology degree)