My DS has applied for this 3rd board as a first time applicant. He is also a candidate for the Coast Guard Academy. He was somewhat interested in AROTC but really into the USCGA because the varsity athletics there (Div 3) would allow him to continue in his sport but we visited his first choice school other than USCGA, met with the PMS, and he just fell in love with the whole thing. Not sure what his chances are at the 4yr. 33 ACT, 3.5 unweighted GPA, 132 on the PFA using the chart above. USCGA nominations for regular admission started rolling out this month and we haven't received a call yet so I'm really excited he's found an alternative that he's excited about. Just hoping he ends up in the right place for him to thrive... and hopefully in a manner that my wallet can survive as well.