No1Fanof2
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So I have been ear marking threads since the news hit the USCGA2020 thread. The kid and family only thought 2 decisions out of 4 for EA would be the outcome. Now as a parent I am really out of my comfort zone to offer advice for this new opportunity.
From my thread research I have found out the following. Please correct me if I have misunderstood any of it. I have questions too.
1. With USCGA offer to attend the scholars program the cadet returns to USCGA for basics. 3 weeks?
When you finish at x prep school are you directly appointed to USCGA?
Do you still attend swab summer after your year at the prepschool?
How are transportation costs paid for to USCGA summer to prepschool?
2. Attendance to prep school and successful completion and passing grades are transferable units.
What courses will you take during your year at prep school?
If you take CAL, Chem (the cadet killer courses) are you retaking it once again at USCGA? With this question will you retake any of the classes taken a prep school back at CGA?
3. Are you allowed to have a vehicle on campus? I think I read yes but not sure if I have this confused with self prep and appointed scholars.
4. 2 possible prep schools. Which institute? How is the decision made?
5. Time frame to accept. USCGA is the #1 choice, plan B is not known (NROTC scholarship) colleges 1,2,4,5 will not have a decision for acceptance until after the acceptance deadline date for scholars program. So the mind set getting on this ride was either get accepted, rejected or wait listed. Did not think application would be considered for prep.
If you accept the scholars program are you locked into it if plan B comes through? What penalties will follow if any?
6. Athletics are available.
What happens when your sport is not available?
How does this effect your ability to play the sport at CGA after the year?
7. Time at prep goes towards federal service. Does it go towards additional time required if you get into flight school?
8. What happens if you don't make the cut after prep school 10 mos later? Do you pay back prep school? What happens if get injured at prep school?
9. Who should we contact for more questions?
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Mom
From my thread research I have found out the following. Please correct me if I have misunderstood any of it. I have questions too.
1. With USCGA offer to attend the scholars program the cadet returns to USCGA for basics. 3 weeks?
When you finish at x prep school are you directly appointed to USCGA?
Do you still attend swab summer after your year at the prepschool?
How are transportation costs paid for to USCGA summer to prepschool?
2. Attendance to prep school and successful completion and passing grades are transferable units.
What courses will you take during your year at prep school?
If you take CAL, Chem (the cadet killer courses) are you retaking it once again at USCGA? With this question will you retake any of the classes taken a prep school back at CGA?
3. Are you allowed to have a vehicle on campus? I think I read yes but not sure if I have this confused with self prep and appointed scholars.
4. 2 possible prep schools. Which institute? How is the decision made?
5. Time frame to accept. USCGA is the #1 choice, plan B is not known (NROTC scholarship) colleges 1,2,4,5 will not have a decision for acceptance until after the acceptance deadline date for scholars program. So the mind set getting on this ride was either get accepted, rejected or wait listed. Did not think application would be considered for prep.
If you accept the scholars program are you locked into it if plan B comes through? What penalties will follow if any?
6. Athletics are available.
What happens when your sport is not available?
How does this effect your ability to play the sport at CGA after the year?
7. Time at prep goes towards federal service. Does it go towards additional time required if you get into flight school?
8. What happens if you don't make the cut after prep school 10 mos later? Do you pay back prep school? What happens if get injured at prep school?
9. Who should we contact for more questions?
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Mom