Blue and Gold interview

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>Our BGO wanted the parents (in our case, mom, dad, and stepdad) present for the first half of the interview. </p>

<p>Then, when he indicated that it was time for the private interview, all three of us physically left the house. We took the dog for a long walk, and grabbed a Starbucks.</p>

<p>Our mid said that the BGO basically asked the same set of questions all over again in the private interview. To make certain that we weren't influencing his answers, I am sure. And they had a long discussion about career paths and service selection. </p>

<p>Re: refreshments - I had some fresh-baked cookies ready - the coffeepot was primed, and I had all kinds of beverages on hand. But our BGO only took a bottled water. </p>

<p>Oh, and we had a USMA and also a USAFA interview at our home. All went much the same way, except the USMA colonel definitely had a sweet tooth and loved the homemade cookies and coffee. :)</p>

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<p>^^^^^^Pretty standard. </p>

<p>WP grads are not as picky about their food as USNA ones. They will eat anything.</p>

<p>I have had two interviews where the moms were totally over the top. Answering questions intended for the candidate. 'Correcting' the candiate. Sticking their heads in every five minutes during the private session to ensure things were okay and to interject something. Truly meddling. One both occasions, I was back in their homes for subsequent interviews. One for a little brother and the other for a repeat application. In both cases, they met me at the door and excused themselves to go grocery shopping. I think their sons had a little discussion with them after the first interview. Moral of the story. The kids know what they are doing. Allow them to do it. Moral2: Hide the dog food when the woops visit.</p>

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<p>USNA69 - </p>

<p>Do you know the only difference between a mid mom and a pit bull?</p>

<p>The pit bull will eventually forgive you for dissing their cookies.</p>

<p>:)</p>

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<p>Ha ha. After I hit post, I realized that a cookie maker would probably take my comment in the way that it was not intended. My attempt was to only diss a woop. You know, a woop would probably eat a pit bull's cookie.</p>

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<p>Hmmmm, so cookies or no cookies... A question of the ages ;)</p>

<p>Anyways, what kind of an answer are the BGO's looking for if they ask you what kind of service selection you would like? I understand that they want to make sure that you've spent some time studying the Navy and service selections that are possible but how certain do they want you to be?</p>

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<p>^^^ I am not sure they are looking for a specific answer, but rather that the candidate has done the research and at least knows the options available and that there is a military committment at the end of 4 years of school. Surprisingly, some kids never open the catalog.</p>

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how certain do they want you to be?

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Mids change their mind all the time. Protramid is designed to give them a taste of each service community- subs, surface, air, marine, etc. They are given until the Fall of their 1C year to select/rank their choices for service selection, which will then depend on the needs of the Navy and their order of merit.</p>

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This must be advice for a different part of the country where the hostess presumes the type of refreshment because the BGO is too polite to ask.No cookies? Not in the South. It would be totally inhospitable. Heck, not that I am by any means endorsing it, even dinner down here is not out of the question.

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<p>Perhaps. We usually offer a range from which to choose (water, lemonaide, iced tea, half and half, coffee, tea). We keep it simple- anything beyond that could be construed as offering a bribe. Dinner would be out of the question at this juncture.</p>

<p>Have never had "sweet tea," but we have Long Island Ice Tea, which would certainly not be a wise offering for an interview. If you have ever had one, you will know what I mean! ;) What we do have are "half and halfs"... half lemonaide, half ice tea. CSH is famous for them.</p>

<p>We did take "our" BGO out to dinner after the appointment arrived. Unexpected, and from the reaction, appreciated. Nice guy. Former Marine. Now practices law.</p>

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<p>when i have my BGO interview i dont think i will talk to my parents. they are usualy pretty good about not bugging me to much about my personal busness and normaly respct my decisoins. lucky me!</p>

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<p>If your BGO wants your parents there, which, odds are he will, have them there.</p>

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<p>what do you normaly do? with the kods parents? or just what do you suggest i do for later refrence</p>

<p>and i have got to say this EVERYONE on this site has been a lot of help. </p>

<p>thanks USNA69!</p>

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<p>My son's BGO interview was not at our home. It was in the BGO's office, which happended to be his judge's chambers. It was kind of interesting considering he is a juvenile court judge. He asked that one or both parents come if at all possible. We both did. He talked with all three of us for a few minutes, offered us a refreshment and invited us to wait in the courtroom while he talked privately with son. I did tell him that I never thought I would be bringing my son to juvenile court. I guess that is how he keeps his life balanced. He sees the kids that mess up all day long. When he does BGO duties, he gets a chance to see the kids that are succeeding.</p>

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<p>My sons BGO did not invite us, did not want to meet us and interviewed my son alone in his apartment. My son drove there alone and got lost to boot. The BGO is a retired LT Commander, was in the Seabees. Came up as enlisted not a USNA grad. My son said he was nice guy but clearly tough as nails. Interview was focused not on grades, public service all of what I call the "pretty parts" of the application. He wanted to know about my sons toughness (the varsity sports clearly helped) and what kind of career path (30 years) my son wanted to persue in the Navy. Clearly any discussion of 5 and die was out.</p>

<p>This was not a feel good BGO for the parents, but I respect the man because he focused on letting son know what the USN was about and the opportunities at USNA.</p>

<p>No cookies at this house, all my son got a glass of water. But he did feel he hit it off with the BGO.</p>

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This was not a feel good BGO for the parents, but I respect the man because he focused on letting son know what the USN was about and the opportunities at USNA.

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<p>The most important thing was accomplished then- both in assessing your son's propensity to be successful in a tough environment, and in giving him the information necessary to make an informed choice.</p>

<p>EVERYTHING ELSE is "secondary, optional and conditional."</p>

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<p>Our son made plans to meet his BGO at a local landmark. We would've gladly had them here at home, but I didn't press the issue b/c we purposely didn't want to appear too involved in the process (which we weren't!). </p>

<p>Didn't know that seeing family interaction was part of the interview!</p>

<p>Oh well, I guess it all worked out!</p>

<p>And I didn't even have to make cookies! :)</p>

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<p>I finished my medical today...do anyone know when we find out our results and if we are qualified or disqualified because I am going on vacation to London on sunday and i finsihed the medical today whats the nest step...thanks you</p>

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<p>Unpatel: I am hoping you are in a hurry, and are not proofreading. Please be sure before you submit anything to USNA that you do an excellent job proofreading/editing your essays. </p>

<p>You will be able to check your status on the DoDMeRB site in a few weeks.</p>

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<p>Thank you and I am sorry about that i was in a hurry, I had to go pick up my sister from the airport, so there aren't anymore medical examinations after the medical has been done right?</p>

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<p>If you have completed both the eye exam and the medical exam, that should be it, unless you (hope not) are asked for remedial information.</p>

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<p>My son's application was completed three weeks ago and the only thing remaining is his BGO interview. My son contacted the BGO when app was complete and is having a tough time scheduling the interview. His BGO says he'll call at the beginning of the week and doesn't and e-mails are not answered. He understands the BGO is a volunteer and has a life but is getting frustrated. My son called again today (3rd time since app is finished)
and once again BGO didn't know his schedule and said he'd call. He's worked hard to get his app done early and is bummed that the BGO hasn't been especially helpful. When the admissions people meet in Sept will they consider applications that are complete except for the interview.</p>

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<p>My son's BGO is more than 500 miles from us. We are in the Texas Panhandle and he is in El Paso. Son has had sporadic contact via email with him since early this year. So, when son got through the med exams, he called BGO to set up interview. We had anticipated offering to fly him to El Paso for the interview. However, he suggested son call him when he was ready and they would do the interview over the phone. Son thought it came off well but I admit we were disappointed that they didn't meet in person. BGO did say he would be in our area in October so maybe they can meet then. Is a telelphone interview common? How long does it usually take BGO to get evaluation in to academy? Hate to bother him, but want it all in before the admissions board meets in September.</p>

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<p>Phone interviews are acceptable when, in situations such as yours, driving is impractical. USNA doesn't expect you to pay for the BGO's flight and they won't do so. Phone is not ideal, but the best that can be done under the circumstances.</p>

<p>BGOs can fill out the interview forms right away; some may take a few days or longer for various reasons. However, BGOs can also supplement the interview notes. Thus, if your son has the opportunity to meet his BGO in person, the BGO can submit a second "evaluation." That said, if the BGO's opinion hasn't changed (for better or worse) from the phone interview, he may not submit a supplemental.</p>