Having attended BGO training on the yard last summer, and met the Dean of Admissions and the stellar admissions team, I can assure you they do take this lightly. And it isn’t from a lack of professionalism. I assume far from that.
Whatever glitch released those false alarms, I am sure they are not happy and never intended to ‘play’ with candidates.
My overall and lasting impression from the training was how hard such a small team of humans works to build the class. And how much they do to review each candidate, multiple times to build the class that has the puzzle pieces fit just right. To literally read personal statements (redacted for the training) out loud during admissions panels, to discuss BGO remarks and go over details in transcripts and life challenges and hardships of candidates.
Could tech be better? Sure. Can they operate like a cookie cutter public or private college outside of the DoD enclave? Absolutely not. And those who think they can or should are misguided.
Today is tough. There will be more tough days. And the roller coaster that is military life at an SA and while active duty won’t come to a static easy ride. DS is ready to commission and all the ups and downs of transitioning to life post USNA while you wait for orders create their own maelstrom.
I’m sorry to those who received unwelcome news today.
And I’m proud to see those who are grieving, accepting and stepping into plan B with a full heart and open mind.