<p>If your BGO said you would be contacted, would leave it at that- each BGO does things a little bit differently- but at least you have had some contact. Often times BGOs will wait until 30% of the application is completed to go forward with the interview- some will go sooner and some later- but again, would follow what your BGO has recommended.</p>
<p>Many things factor into your application-
if your junior grades are good, then go with that and submitt/update as necessary. If just “ok”, would wait a bit and get first quarter grades. Again, I have gone on record to have the application submitted early- but if you do not have the grades to stand on yet, I would ammend that to say get first guarter grades- make them outstanding- and then submitt. Perhaps USNA69 can comment further.</p>
<p>The impact story is not for “us,” but sounds like something you might be able to speak to especially if it is revelant to a year of poor grades. Again, this might be something for your personal statement- especially if the imact was such that it turned things around for you as you state. It is your story, and a candidate’s ability to rise above adversity and come out all the stronger can speak volumes. Just a thought.</p>