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    Billet Night 2014

    My son also wanted flight school and did not get it. He has enjoyed being afloat and is now reconsidering flight school. Hasn't totally given up on it, but definately see much more opportunities being a cutter man. You can also go from afloat to aviation but not the other way. It will help you...
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    Class Placement at the Academy

    Yes, sometime during swab summer they are tested for placement and can also validate classes. However there are a few school of thoughts regarding this. While validating classes at "regular college" is a good idea, doing so at USCGA can have it's down falls. 4/c year is a very stressful year...
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    Chances for Appointment?

    I know a JO that did in fact board his cutter with golf clubs in tow.:thumb:
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    How is CGA harder to get into than the other SA's?

    It's just a numbers game. There are less slots for CGA then the other service academies.
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    Rejected... Reapplying?

    Luigi59 is correct. My son did not get accepted his first go around. He went to a traditional college did very well (deans list), stayed in shape and was accepted the next year. God willing he will graduate in 52 days. The competition is tougher these days and the slots are fewer so you need to...
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    AIM chances

    Still taking applications until 6 April. They just extened the deadline. Probably won't hear until after the deadline.
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    Class of 2016!!

    Congratulations,:thumb: and hang on to the hard work ethic and determination...you will need it more then ever for the next 4 years!
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    Coast Guard Cutter Eagle Schedule - Summer 2011

    Looking at the schedule and based on the past, the first phase will get on the Eagle in Halifax, second phase in Portland and third in Newpost.
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    Happy to help!

    Hi, I am the mom of a 2/c cadet at the USCGA. He was denied on his first application, went to college and reapplied. He is a two sport athlete at the academy majoring in Operation Research. If I can answer any question for parents or prospective cadet please let me know. I am also a...
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