I am not sure what the reason is, but as the start of the regular school year inches closer, the relative amount of admission activity increases exponentially. One might think that this last-minute burst is largely folks who are in desperation mode, because they need somewhere to place their son and the other alternatives have run out.
Truth be told, more often than not, at least in Fork Union's case, many of these late applicants are actually well qualified and come from pretty normal circumstances. The reality is that the start of the school year has just crept up on them, and they had been pondering this option all along.
So, is it too late to look at enrollment? The answer may vary by school, but in most cases you will probably find that it is in fact NEVER too late to enroll in a military school. In Fork Union's case, the only real problem spot can be if a student is looking to enroll for just one year then graduate. If the student;s GAP s sufficiently high for college placement, then there may be no issue. If, however, there is a hope for a big GPA increase, one year of school may not be enough. Those details should be discussed up front with the admission office who should be well-versed enough to give you at least a rough sketch of what the best-case scenario is.
One other consideration is that financial aid pools may have dried up over the summer, especially given the current economic conditions. This too is a discussion I would advise having before you get too involved in the process. In Fork Union Military Academy's case, financial aid is still available for the fall term.
If you are interested in fall enrollment, my advise is to not let another day go by without at least contacting the school and seeing what the availability is.
