Transferring from usmma to USCGA.

I don't believe that "transferring" is a thing. If you are in your first 2 years at USMMA, you can apply to restart as a Swab at USCGA and would follow the same protocol as any other applicant, or reapplicant.
 
User123222 said:
I am transferring from usmma to USCGA. I applied but haven’t heard back. Any idea on when I will hear?
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Curious why? And how this process works. Best of luck. My son has an appointment to both USMMA and CGA ……weighing out options now.
 
I’m wondering how the process went and if you received an appointment to USCGA. What made you decide to apply to USCGA from USMMA?
I considering my USMMA appointment and would love insight of why would leave USMMA.
 
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ROTC2024 said:
I’m wondering how the process went and if you received an appointment to USCGA. What made you decide to apply to USCGA from USMMA?
I considering my USMMA appointment and would love insight of why would leave USMMA.
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I’d be curious to know as well. Last year my daughter applied to both CGA and USMMA as well as a couple SMCs, all as a strategy to commission in the Coast Guard. She was fortunate to be accepted to all of them, but in the process she/we did tons of research. I’m always interested to hear the stories of what drives others. In the end, since her ultimate goal was CG, going to CGA was sort of a no brainer.

The biggest thing I always hear about USMMA and probably the biggest turn off for my daughter was the limited choice of majors and the trimester system. Because of sea year, you’re cramming a 4 year degree into 3 years which is brutal. They have a reputation of being maybe the easiest of the academies to get in, but the hardest to stay in. Because of that, I think you really have to have a passion for the fields of study they offer, or really have the desire to have a career at sea. I get the feeling that if you’re just doing it as a means to commission, or just doing it to get a free education, it can be a really miserable 4 years. That’s my vibe anyhow.

I’m sure you’re plenty aware of what USMMA has to offer since you have applied and received an appointment. They offer a tremendous opportunity if you’re interested in that career path and are willing to put in the work. That said, it’s not like any of the academies are “easy”. Being able to choose a major that you’re interested in can make all the difference though.
 
27BearDad said:
I’d be curious to know as well. Last year my daughter applied to both CGA and USMMA as well as a couple SMCs, all as a strategy to commission in the Coast Guard. She was fortunate to be accepted to all of them, but in the process she/we did tons of research. I’m always interested to hear the stories of what drives others. In the end, since her ultimate goal was CG, going to CGA was sort of a no brainer.

The biggest thing I always hear about USMMA and probably the biggest turn off for my daughter was the limited choice of majors and the trimester system. Because of sea year, you’re cramming a 4 year degree into 3 years which is brutal. They have a reputation of being maybe the easiest of the academies to get in, but the hardest to stay in. Because of that, I think you really have to have a passion for the fields of study they offer, or really have the desire to have a career at sea. I get the feeling that if you’re just doing it as a means to commission, or just doing it to get a free education, it can be a really miserable 4 years. That’s my vibe anyhow.

I’m sure you’re plenty aware of what USMMA has to offer since you have applied and received an appointment. They offer a tremendous opportunity if you’re interested in that career path and are willing to put in the work. That said, it’s not like any of the academies are “easy”. Being able to choose a major that you’re interested in can make all the difference though.
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Honestly, most of that applies to civilian colleges too. Being passionate about the major you choose makes a massive difference, along with the culture of the school.
 
Northwoods said:
Honestly, most of that applies to civilian colleges too. Being passionate about the major you choose makes a massive difference, along with the culture of the school.
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You’re absolutely right! Plus, the thing about civilian schools is, they typically offer enough majors where you can find something else to switch to if you realize what you thought was your passion going in really is not.
 
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