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I disagree. BGOs have students contact them all the time from all levels of high school students. I think it’s a good idea to shoot your BGO/AOL an e-mail just to introduce yourself, state how you’re really dedicated to your goal, etc. I contacted mine once my freshman year and said, “Hi, my name is soandso. I’m only a freshman, but I’ll be applying in a couple of years. Do you have any advice?” and he gave me some good advice and information about my district. I think it’s good to get your name out there.</p>
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Always aim for the CFA max’s, which are published on USNA’s website: <a href=“http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Candidate-Fitness-Assessment.php”>http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Candidate-Fitness-Assessment.php</a>.</p>
<p>Also, here’s USNA’s catalog which has excellent info about recommended classes: <a href=“http://www.usna.edu/Catalog/”>http://www.usna.edu/Catalog/</a>.</p>
<p>Plan on applying to Girl’s/Boy’s state junior year (it’s during the summer). The SA’s think highly of it. Also apply to USAFA’s summer seminar and USNA’s (again, junior year). They also act as the preliminary application. </p>