<p>Another tip:
My son’s application would have been complete in early July, just after NASS, except his GC did not properly respond to the online request (email link) to submit Activity record verification and Transcript. So we went about 6 weeks back and forth between BGO and GC and in the end it was my son’s direct inquiry with USNA Admissions that got new emails sent out to his GC. It turns out, the GC incorrectly submitted or
otherwise did not actually complete (unknowingly) the things properly first time around (mid-June) and they didn’t get in until August 17th.</p>
<p>So…bottom line: Track all the correspondence and encourage teachers and GC to email you when items are sent in. That way you can follow up with USNA in a timely manner (and except for some vacations, summer months are slow for the admissions office) to ensure they actually received the submissions.</p>
<p>A matrix is a really good idea. My son did fine without one, but he had me backing him up also. Scheduling when you will take which exams, which schools, congressman, NROTC, etc will get which reports can also make a real difference and even save you (your parents) some money.</p>
<p>Also, Scan to PDF and/or print to PDF, everything you get and send out. Makes things much easier to track and copy/paste for future correspondence and applications.</p>