Thank you! She’s been checking- and obviously anxiously anticipating any sort of contact from CGA. It’s been a week since she received the “your application is in review” email so at least we know her emails are coming through. Thank you so much for your response- class of 25’ for your son! Has the time flown by for you?
It has gone by unbelievably fast. He just paid for his class ring! He was home for Thanksgiving and we were talking about how happy he is to be at the CGA - perfect fit for him. I remember how we were sweating decisions this time of year when his application was in process. Every time someone new posted to the appointment thread, I wondered if he would hear soon. He got his appointment notification on 12/9 in his cycle, I think, so not too bad - well before the EA decision deadline. Such a relief! Bets of luck to your daughter. The CGA is a very special place filtering into a very special career.
Read the instructions on DODMETS, the applicant should complete the med history with the parent's assistance and schedule the 2 appts now (medical and optometry). Depending where you are located, you may have to schedule several weeks out, so don't delay.
One other thing, they can be screwy about choosing the most convenient locations to where you live. You can ask them to check providers in different cities that may be closer to what they suggest. And, plenty of providers will do the medical and audiology at the same appointment and location. If they try to give you 2 totally different locations for each of those appointments, I'd request a provider that does both. We experienced all of this last year going through the process.
If your candidate hasn’t gone to the DoDMERB home page and worked their way through every item and link in the left-side menu, including Contacts, I recommend it. FAQs, the process , etc.
This is so good to read, how wonderful for your son to be having such a terrific experience. My DD has want to attend a service academy for a very long time, it had always been the USNA and Marine Corps but over the past 2 years she began talking with more USCG alum and enlisted and she made a switch. As she looked into what she wanted to do as her military/service career continued after the academy, her love of the oceans and time on the water made her realize Marine Corps officer might not align as strongly. Due to time restraints and not being able to attend any events at the CGA she’s nervous that she hadn’t made any CGA connections/met in person. She did do the overnight stay at the USNA and loved it- 5 am runs, attended classes, rushed through meals, got lost, and spent 2 nights rather cold at night because she never got the memo to bring a blanket haha. She loved the atmosphere and can’t imagine herself in any school other than a service academy. USCGA is what she wants so my fingers are crossed for her. Thank you for your insight and all the best to your son and your family as you support him.
. I assume your daughter is Early Action?