My understanding is that plebes are shotgunning next year. Others as well. And that they already know their new companies.
This is an opportunity to ‘start over’. A good thing for kids not feeling like they fit in.
Idk how it is now but Mids used to be ranked, to include a social element. If that’s a thing, perhaps he is struggling with that realization. He has to BE a good mate, to have good mates. My oldest plebe year roomie was ranked dead last ‘socially’. He was super smart, but spent all his time in his school work and books.
The good news? That can change with effort. Like anything else. He was coached and remediated, and ended up being an amazing mate and ranked highly.
Idk if that’s the problem or not but it does happen. It’s a thing. And it can be changed like all things.