AIM's impact on admission
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I asked the same question at a AIM seminar and the response I received was AIM has no bearing on your regular application. The reason is that not everyone is afforded the opportunity to attend AIM. With that being said I would think that some kind of report is placed into your application saying that you attended AIM.
Now a question for you. How did you like AIM week? What was it like? Fill the parents of AIM III week in.
Thanks
I asked the same question at a AIM seminar and the response I received was AIM has no bearing on your regular application. The reason is that not everyone is afforded the opportunity to attend AIM. With that being said I would think that some kind of report is placed into your application saying that you attended AIM.
Now a question for you. How did you like AIM week? What was it like? Fill the parents of AIM III week in.
Thanks
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Success at AIM is a good indicator of success at the Coast Guard Academy. It IS noted in you candidate file / application.
Conversely, not attending AIM does not hurt your appointment chances.
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Luigi has hit the nail on the head........ Could we twist your arm Sir, for what percentage of the swab class of 2013 that did not attend AIM?
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I haven't seen the data for 2013 yet, but for the Class of 2012, 55% did not attend AIM.
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Outside of AIM........what other opportunities does the Academy provide applicants in developing a sense of what cadet and academic life is like?
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I think it says on the AIM site that 50% will end up attending the academy. My son attend USNA and it does help and will be noted in your file. Also, there is something that says kids that attend the summer programs are more likely to graduate from the Academies.
My daughter was a session 2 and had a blast. She loved it and was happy to get a good look at what swab summer would be like.
My daughter was a session 2 and had a blast. She loved it and was happy to get a good look at what swab summer would be like.
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Cadet for a day (I assume that's beansprouting) is a great taste of regular cadet life in a regular day. It won't give you that Swab Summer feel, and as big as that is, it is only a small, memorable, fraction of your time at CGA.
I didn't go to AIM....didn't hurt me at all. I also know someone who did go to AIM but did not get into CGA.
I didn't go to AIM....didn't hurt me at all. I also know someone who did go to AIM but did not get into CGA.
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AIM was fantastic! Our company dominated in sports, I made great friendships with my shipmates, and I got a realistic view of how life is at the academy. If anything, AIM made me want to go to this school more than anything, despite the yelling and the IT that is handed out. I am so happy that I attended this program. It has given me first hand knowledge of what to expect next year if I am lucky enough to be accepted into the academy...SAmom-- what company was your daughter in?
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If you are close by take advantange of all the programs the Academy has to offer... regrettfully we live in Washington (STATE) a bit far for an overnight visit.. BUT my daughter KNEW after AIM that CGA is where she wanted to be... even after a visit to the USMMA in March, the CGA was still in her heart, and the experiences that she had in AIM will go on with her forever...
more than AIM
If you know what you want to do after attending AIM, you don't have to attend any other activities. AIM gives you a very good idea what the Academy will be like.
If you live close enough to participate in some of the other activities, consider doing so, or if you still aren't sure, I would participate.....as this is a pretty big decision.
On the other hand, if you have made up your mind, and you live a long ways away, it might not be worth the time and money.......you won't miss anything important by not attending.
In my mind AIM gave you about a 90% experience............pretty realistic for only being a week long.
If you know what you want to do after attending AIM, you don't have to attend any other activities. AIM gives you a very good idea what the Academy will be like.
If you live close enough to participate in some of the other activities, consider doing so, or if you still aren't sure, I would participate.....as this is a pretty big decision.
On the other hand, if you have made up your mind, and you live a long ways away, it might not be worth the time and money.......you won't miss anything important by not attending.
In my mind AIM gave you about a 90% experience............pretty realistic for only being a week long.
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During a question and answer session at one of the additional programs offered by the Academy........ The question was asked....... That if a pool of applicants with equal or very similar academic and extra curricular activities........What separates one applicant from the next for admission??? The answer was unanimous......the applicant that consistently initiates and demonstrates their interest in attending the Academy. Taking every opportunity to participate is sponsored programs and interacting with admission personnel.
Im sure others here can elaborate more on the importance of making sure admissions knows who you are and how committed your are in attending. So if you can or are offered additional opportunities.......take them!!!!
Good Luck
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like everyone else said...not so much impact. AIM is more for the person. the cadre wrote evals of each AIMster and added them to our files. I am friends with one of my former cadre and he feels that they were not even looked at. best of luck tho !!
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No but I will say she loves Rugby does that help! She is super athletic and very motivating...