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We heard that GMC doesn't have a swimming pool. If a CGAS student is not proficient enough in swimming at the time of reporting in, will he/she be given swimming lessons at GMC to prepare for SWAB year? We heard rumors that they go to a hotel swimming pool, but is that true? How often? Does...

If people want to give DD jewelry as high school graduation gift, are they allowed to wear them daily at CGA? It seems like the only earrings we've ever seen in pictures are simple pearl studs. Is it just a coincidence or is that the only kind of earrings they're allowed to wear? What about...

We know that USCGA has a swimming requirement everyone has to pass but I can't remember where I saw it. Can someone direct me to the website or link for that information or tell us the exact requirements? Just out of curiosity, is everyone here proficient in swimming and treading water? DD is...

We are starting to look at some banking options for DD's direct deposit. Since Navy Federal is right there on campus, do most of the cadets prefer to have accounts there, or is it totally up to the individual? Any experience with USAA? Are these really any better than civilian banks like B of A...

Question for females again. Not sure if this was addressed somewhere already, but if girls have bangs, can they keep them? Is it wiser to start growing it out now, or can they keep their bangs and just pin it up during summer? What about after summer? Can they have bangs after summer? My DD's...

My DD was DQ'ed for some minor eye issues a few weeks ago. How/when do we know if the academies initiate the medical waiver process? Do they ONLY request it once the applicant is at least conditionally accepted, or do they initiate the waiver process if the applicant looks like he/she may have a...

This may have been asked before ( and I hope this is the right forum to ask) but I wanted some clarifications. I know that USCGA graduates have five year service obligation upon graduation. (not too sure how many years for other academies, but assuming same or similar) If you decide to go to...

For those who have attended AIM before... 1. We understand that they don't wear contact lenses during SWAB summer, but can they REALLY wear them during AIM? It says to bring them according to the packing list, but realistically speaking, do they ACTUALLY have time to fumble with them in the...

Early Action deadline is October 15. The very first SAT date for this fall 2016 is scheduled for October 1. The old SAT used to take only about 2-3 weeks for the scores to come out, but the new SAT has been taking well over a month for the scores. For example, the upcoming June 4 SAT scores...

We checked everywhere on the USCGA.edu website, but we can't seem to find their policy regarding the new SAT's optional essay. If you plan to apply EA this fall and take the May and/or June 2016 SAT, does anyone know if you need to register for the optional essay? All the other schools we're...