@suddensam and Doug, you guys are special.
My DD reached out to her BGO in the spring when she became an official candidate....but was sent an email that she must have 50% of her application complete before any further contact. Sadly for my daughter, she didn't turn 17 until July so she could not actually log on and start the app (the wait was excruciating!), but DD had her application mostly finished within a week of her birthday, except for teacher letters. BGO interview was scheduled, and it went fantastic - the BGO told DD she's exactly what USNA wants and was going to give her a great report. The BGO did complete the interview and it was uploaded within the week.
And then....nothing. That was around the first week of August.
My DD got herself a speeding ticket in late September (going 55 in a 45, grrr), and was in a panic that it could ruin her chances, so she called BGO. Left a voice mail. Nine days later the BGO emailed her that it was nothing to worry about. For nine days my daughter thought USNA was gone from her dreams. BGO said in the email that a note would be made in her file but don't sweat it.
When DD got a nom from our MOC, she called BGO, left a voice mail that she got a nom. And....nothing. Zero further contact.
I understand that BGO's have jobs, families, etc. however I'm wistful that my DD did not get the great feedback, support, and just the "mentor-ism" that many BGO's offer.
For those BGO's that go above and beyond just doing the interview - you are appreciated!!!
(Maybe my next kid will have that kind of BGO
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