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<p>apologies not necessary… just wanted to make sure I was not missing something!</p>
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<p>You should be contacted… however, things can, and do, fall through the cracks sometimes. BGO’s live busy lives outside their BGO responsibilities… even the best intended of them may be caught up with other of life’s demands and delay their “contact and council.”</p>
<p>So… my suggestion, not only with this but with all aspects of the application process, is to be “proactive.” If you have not heard from your BGO, then find out who that is and initiate the contact yourself. Personally, I would start out with a letter of introduction, followed up by a phone call a few days later. If you want to bypass the letter, fine… but at least make the call.</p>
<p>Can’t find who your BGO is? Well, how resourseful can you be? Start with your guidance department- they SHOULD be able to tell you who the area BGO is covering your school (I say “should,” because “some” “can’t.”). Start there- but don’t stop there! </p>
<p>Step 2 would be to call the USNA admissions department and ask who your regional director is. Contact the regional director and inquire as to who your BGO is. Contact your BGO as outlined above.</p>
<p>KEY: is to be PROACTIVE and PERSISTANT.</p>
<p>Good luck! And keep in mind this forum is a great resourse for finding answers to your questions- lots of alumni, BGO’s, parents and a few Mids that can all give you guidance… mixed in with lots of opinions and jestering, but if you can sift through that there is usually some great advice and actual answers in there somewhere! ;)</p>