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First off, I've heard great things about both Marion Military Institute as well as Georgia Military College. We did not look into any others, and both schools have very strong support on these pages. For us, there were a couple of factors. Not necessarily in order, GMS is closer to home (we are...

Watching - my DS self-prepping at GMC this fall as well. Shopping for the $$$ now (ugh).

My main question was whether stepping away from his assigned AO would somehow be frowned upon, which you and a previous poster addressed. DS has only sent the first email, so wasn't expecting a response for some time. My "based on experience" comment was in reference to previous interactions...

DS was denied but determined to self-prep and come back strong. He reached out to AO for feedback on what he could have done differently or better, but based on experience I’m not holding my breath that AO will be very responsive. I’ve heard GREAT things about another AO and wondering if it’s a...

Well this is heartbreaking. Plan B has been promoted to Plan A. So proud of that young man who worked so hard for the last three-plus years, but also put down the iPad and said, “Okay - we try again next year.” He’s got a scholarship to GMC so prep begins today. Bravo Zulu and congratulations...

Well one thing's for sure...he's not gonna get a call from AO today, or anyone else. We're in the middle of the Caribbean on a cruise ship with no phone service. He emailed AO to let him know best way to communicate is by email. I'm sure Bear's Den is tired of seeing me

So, fairly confused - and concerned - about what's going on. DS heard nothing yesterday - not "No," not CGAS, not wait-list - and portal still reflects 12/21 date and letter from being deferred EA to RA. Anyone else in this boat (cutter?) and anyone have any ideas about what this may mean?

Thanks cgaparent'28 - still holding here in Charleston...

Yes the waiting is hard... Anyone have any insight as to the projected Class of 2028 authorized strength...and maybe even how many appointments have been offered so far?

Thanks sir that's reassuring - I'll ask DS to message him (he previously did respond timely).

The View Application button was active and he was able to add new Providers, both for PFEs as well as a LOR. Mr. Beckwith guided him to do that. The button is no longer live, though the AIM button is (but of no use now...).

No sport so no coach to help cross Ts and dot Is...

Can we be confident that everything submitted will go before the board? More specifically, some things (1st semester grades & transcript, essay) were emailed to AO and LT Nelson per the instructions...but with no acknowledgement of receipt by AO, even after specifically asking for a...

Yeah but who reads directions?😄Thank you I missed that detail.

Yes my son sent his grades and supplemental essay to AO but has the PFE and LOR directly uploaded. I'll probably have him email AO to make sure everyone is aware there are additional items in the online system

Along those lines, I also have a couple of questions. If deferred from EA to RA, will the reviewers and the board look over the full packet again? Will they be aware of new PFEs and letters of recommendation submitted thru the online system? Also, I know it's hard to say, any sense of how many...

Is anyone familiar with how USCGA views self-prep at Georgia Military Academy vs. Marion? They must have confidence if they send people there directly, but in plain English, which is a better choice?

Do an Internet search of "minority serving institutions list" and locate the 26-page list (PDF) compiled by Rutgers University.

Same here - it's all he wants, doesn't really want to go anywhere else. I know the folks who post here are just a small sample of the actual applicants/appointees, but there are trends that likely extend to the larger group. So far we've been seen a lot of athletes being accepted, and far fewer...

The wait is so hard - we've watched this young person develop for 18 years, and work toward this goal for the last three years or more, and we want it for them SO badly. Yes, they did all the hard work, but we were behind them every step of the way, pushing them, encouraging them - and driving...