<p>Hi all, </p>
<p>First off, an introduction: I'm former Marine and my wife is former Navy. We have a wonderful daughter, she attended summer seminar 2008 and fell in love with the Academy.</p>
<p>She's already started all of her tasks for admissions (apps, essays, letters, etc).</p>
<p>We received a call from and LT that wants to come out and meet with her. We are in California.</p>
<p>My question is: Is this common, or does this show that they are looking closely at her? I didn't think they would come out and conduct interviews so soon. Any similiar experiences? I would love to hear from anyone on this so we know what to expect.</p>
<p>Me, I've never gone to the Academy other than to visit and tour with my daughter. I went the enlisted route and wore my rank on my sleeve.</p>
<p>Semper Fi</p>
<p>Is this man her Blue and Gold officer? If yes, than pretty normal. If no, then I would agree with you in that they are taking a closer look at your daughter.</p>
<p>USMC0321, my S received the same call a couple of weeks ago. We're in California as well and they called my S and wanted to know if my S would like to meet with this person from the admissions office. It's not his BGO. My S is visiting the academy in August so that's what he told them. I don't know how common this is.</p>
<p>Hey guys. Just to let you know, I'm in California also and got the same call. Not really sure what (if anything) it means or signifies.</p>
<p>No, it's not her Blue and Gold Officer.</p>
<p>So, are they calling every candidate in CA? I thought CA is a very pretty competitive state meaning many people apply. That's a lot of phone calls and meetings...</p>
<p>again, I have to ask the question- are you minority candidates? there is a push to admit more minority candidates- and several areas across the country have been identified... LA, NYC are but 2 examples....</p>
<p>It does not matter why they are visiting your sons and daughters, take advantage of the opportunity. If the officer is providing input to the Admissions Board, then any positive information can only serve to benefit the candidate. It also shows a level of committment on the part of the candidate. If the Academy is utilizing resources to have an officer travel to CA to meet with candidates, then the candidate should find the time to meet with the officer. If you do not meet with him, then the question might be asked as to what is the candidate's "real" committment to the program.</p>