My DS had his BGO interview at our home approx four months after applying and all school requirements submitted. The officer was extremely polite, professional and as sharp as you would expect a USNA Alum to be. He was at our home for almost three hours; sat with my wife and I separately ensuring we fully understood what our DS was getting into and if we were ready for it, sat with all of us to get a feel how DS interacted with the family and with just our DS. He took copious notes, learned about what DECA is and what our DS did to make a national title, viewed his Eagle Scout service project (Local Vietnam Vet Documentary), pressed him pretty hard on his interest in USNA. Gave him scenarios of life at USNA including Plebe Summer to see what his responses would be. At the end he gave DS a honest assessment and some idea of how the selection process works. He said he can usually size up a candidate within the first few moments (we can all attest to this) and after the first few minutes with DS he knew he was going to really enjoy the interview. He said DS was one of his better interviews and if it was up to him DS would be in, that he is the kind of candidate they are looking for at USNA however, with SAT scores just under 1300 he would likely be reviewed in later rounds by the board as the most elite are reviewed first even though DS has AP Physics, Calc, Chem, Gov, is an Eagle Scout, Capt of state champ swim team, Capt of a cycling team, DECA national title, great CFA, qualified DODMERB, and with a congressional nom and good BGO review. Still waiting on decision as of March 11th. Hop this helps you all and best of luck to your candidates.