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I just asked my cadet about her application that she submitted two years ago. Her memory is a little hazy about some details. Her application was submitted close (hazy) to the deadline for early action. She received an email the day before Thanksgiving that said she was accepted (not hazy at...

I wish you all the luck! I suggest forgetting about a tutor. She would be best served by reading every opportunity she gets without it impacting her other activities.

My cadet requested an interview during her application process. She was accepted to the academy before an interview was arranged. Hence, she never had an interview. Since you have followed up, I wouldn't worry about it.

The score of 222 is a B according to the PFE instruction manual. Score Letter Grade 285-300 Max Club 258-284 A 222-257 B 200-221 C 165-199 D 0-164 F

I believe that my cadet did not receive an email stating when her file will be reviewed. She knew it was reviewed when she received her acceptance right before Thanksgiving. I think some AO's send the email and some don't. So as long as you are positive that the application is complete, I...

My DD went to Cadet for a Day her senior year at CGA while she was taking 4 AP classes, doing XC, filling out college applications and working. Even though she missed two days of school, it was definitely worth it. She came back knowing that she wanted to go to CGA and not the naval academy...

I don't think it is required for them to write a personal recommendation.

Hi, You might want to wait before getting your ring resized. A few years ago, my husband jammed his ring finger and his wedding ring could not fit over his knuckle. After a year with the finger too big to wear the ring, he decided that his finger was permanently larger and got the ring resized...

Thank you. It sounds like an useful program.

I haven't heard of the RISE program. Can you please tell me about it?

For what is worth, I asked my DD to ask the kids that are members of the USCG Class of 2020 Facebook page if they have accepted their nomination yet. My DD says about 100 kids said they have. I have no idea how well this number reflects the real acceptance rate.

Congratulations on your conditional appointment! Although you have applied almost on a whim, your decision should be made after a lot of research. Other posters have given you very useful advice. I am a mother of an appointee to the class of 2020 and have a few other things I want you to...

Good afternoon everyone. I want to thank all the posters, especially the people who are in the academy and the people who are currently serving or have served. You have helped my DD with your knowledge, advice and wisdom. You have given me insight into what CGA is like, which has given me...

Thank you everyone for your help! My daughter contacted Mr. McMunn and he was very helpful. Her deferral request was granted and she has been offered an appointment to the Class of 2020. She will have to resubmit her application to prove that she still meets the eligibility requirements. My...

Thanks for all the help. My daughter spoke with Chris McMunn this morning and he told her the procedure for asking for a deferral. She has to send an email to admissions giving them information about her exchange program and reasons why they should grant her a deferral. I was an exchange...