USCGA 2020 appointments

When DS logs into Bear's Den, portal still appears to be an initial visit screen. Clicking on Application link shows that app had been submiited, and lists the recommendation providers with dates. No longer shows the checklist. Does anyone else have the same results?
 
grevar said:
Check your Bears Den Accounts. About 90 new appointments released. If you haven't heard one way or the other yet, there is still time and hope. Hang in there.

Congratulations to all of those who received Appointments!
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What about the CGAS program? Are any of those appointments coming out soon?
 
Norfolk63 said:
When DS logs into Bear's Den, portal still appears to be an initial visit screen. Clicking on Application link shows that app had been submiited, and lists the recommendation providers with dates. No longer shows the checklist. Does anyone else have the same results?
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Some of those with Appointments and acceptances are receiving an initial visit screen. They know there is a problem, but was informed that it was only with those who have accepted appointments. Sometimes I'm not too fond of technology. I guess I'm just old. Hope to see this site lite up with lots of appointments soon.
 
Norfolk63 said:
When DS logs into Bear's Den, portal still appears to be an initial visit screen. Clicking on Application link shows that app had been submiited, and lists the recommendation providers with dates. No longer shows the checklist. Does anyone else have the same results?
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There was a link on mine at the bottom of the recommendation that led to the rejection letter
 
It seems that GPA, Class Rank along with test scores weighs heavier in their decision than leadership in extra-curricular activities and recommendations.
 
proudofmyboy said:
Some of those with Appointments and acceptances are receiving an initial visit screen. They know there is a problem, but was informed that it was only with those who have accepted appointments. Sometimes I'm not too fond of technology. I guess I'm just old. Hope to see this site lite up with lots of appointments soon.
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DS is a candidate waiting for RA decision. Bear's Den shows an initial visit screen. Is this normal?
 
I am wondering how much input the AO has in the CCEB review. What I mean is, if the AO thinks this person is a strong candidate, does the CCEB take that into consideration during the review or does it really matter. The AO would be the person having the most contact with the applicant so it would stand to reason they would have some input. I would be interested to know.
 
Norfolk63 said:
DS is a candidate waiting for RA decision. Bear's Den shows an initial visit screen. Is this normal?
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There should be a link to contact the webmaster. That is what my DS did. They are still working on his. Seems many accounts are affected. Send a copy of that email to your Admissions Officer.
 
I'm assuming anyone that was waitlisted hasn't yet been updated correct? They will only find out after May 1st?
 
LurkerKing said:
I really would like to reapply, but I feel that since I will be going to a community college that they will not accept me. Also i do not see where my app could really improve(not trying to sound pretentious), so I emailed my AO to see what she thinks I did wrong.
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Actually, one of my best friend's sister went to community college for a year and then reapplied to the Naval Academy and got in. It doesn't really matter if you go to a "true university" or not. A lot of kids applying to service academies are doing it not only for a great education, but the free education as well. I believe AOs recognize this. I live by the Naval Academy and I've met many midshipmen who applied to USNA more than once and did a year at community college or an "average" university. Either way, USCGA and more will recognize you are committed to attending and they look very favorably upon second-time applicants. Do not think that because you are going to to go CC that you are not a good student -- CC is still college-level courses. You can improve by taking courses in college that you struggled in high school with -- for example, if you got a bad grade in Calculus or Chemistry, retaking those classes and doing better in them shows academies you have improved since you last took it. Don't give up -- that's the spirit academies want!
 
LurkerKing said:
Has the cga ever accidentally sent out a rejection letter by mistake? And then corrected that mistake
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I don't think they send them by mistake. If you were rejected, I don't think there's a chance for an offer of appointment in class of 2020 unless you were waitlisted. As previously mentioned, some people get appointments but then are accepted into other colleges or academies they'd rather go to instead and reject their appointment. Only students who were waitlisted are offered these passed-up appointments. Some people will find out on a rolling-basis -- a cadet at USCGA told me a story about how his friend at the school found out about his appointment a week before Swab Summer. Anything could happen, as prospective cadets could have something that alters their plans of going to the academy very abruptly.
 
LurkerKing said:
Just checked my portal. Unfortunately I did not get in. Really sad day. Been dreaming of this for years.
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Don't give up. Many people are close to getting in and are just short of the cut...it is a sad reality. But there are dozens of cadets right now at USCGA who are second or even third time applicants. I met a student at USNA who was rejected twice before getting in, and by then he was a sophomore in college -- fully willing to repeat the last two years for the opportunity to be a student at the academy. He may not have been strong academically, but USNA recognized his commitment to the mission and goal of the university. Many cadets/midshipmen admit that taking a year for college really helped them prepare academically for the rigorous course load at the academy. Take a year of college and reapply. The academy will recognize you are committed to becoming an officer -- and that will bump your application up hugely.
 
sarahs43 said:
Don't give up. Many people are close to getting in and are just short of the cut...it is a sad reality. But there are dozens of cadets right now at USCGA who are second or even third time applicants. I met a student at USNA who was rejected twice before getting in, and by then he was a sophomore in college -- fully willing to repeat the last two years for the opportunity to be a student at the academy. He may not have been strong academically, but USNA recognized his commitment to the mission and goal of the university. Many cadets/midshipmen admit that taking a year for college really helped them prepare academically for the rigorous course load at the academy. Take a year of college and reapply. The academy will recognize you are committed to becoming an officer -- and that will bump your application up hugely.
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Sarah, I really appreciate your thoughtful response. I have definitely learned things from applying this year that would make me a better candidate, but I do not know if I really want to get rejected again, as well as hunt down all the teachers that gave me a LOR and ask again. At this point in my academic career I am not sure what I want to do, but I feel that enlisting may be my best option. Civilian life just isn't my thing, and I do not think that a civilian college would help me any either. I will be talking to a recruiter over the next couple weeks, and hopefully they will offer me something/show me a path that is even better than the one that the service academies offered--I have found a new interest in the Navy's Nuclear Operations program. It has prestige and seems to be an academic challenge, as well as a good education in the STEM field that I am so interested in.
I have emailed my AO and hopefully he will give me some critical advice, and if I see that there really was a big hole in my application, then I will reapply. Good luck in your military career.
 
LurkerKing said:
Sarah, I really appreciate your thoughtful response. I have definitely learned things from applying this year that would make me a better candidate, but I do not know if I really want to get rejected again, as well as hunt down all the teachers that gave me a LOR and ask again. At this point in my academic career I am not sure what I want to do, but I feel that enlisting may be my best option. Civilian life just isn't my thing, and I do not think that a civilian college would help me any either. I will be talking to a recruiter over the next couple weeks, and hopefully they will offer me something/show me a path that is even better than the one that the service academies offered--I have found a new interest in the Navy's Nuclear Operations program. It has prestige and seems to be an academic challenge, as well as a good education in the STEM field that I am so interested in.
I have emailed my AO and hopefully he will give me some critical advice, and if I see that there really was a big hole in my application, then I will reapply. Good luck in your military career.
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You also may want to look into the CSPI (College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative). Below is kind of an outline of the program.

Students who are accepted into this scholarship program will be enlisted into the United States Coast Guard, complete basic training during the summer, and receive full funding for up to two years of college. Funding includes not only payment of tuition, books, and fees, but a full time Coast Guard salary, housing allowance, and medical benefits.

During the school year, students participate in a minimum of 16 hours a month of Coast Guard activities and are supervised by the Recruiter in Charge (RIC) at their recruiting office. This includes wearing a CG uniform once a week while on campus and during their 4 weekly hours of Coast Guard duties. During school breaks, CSPI students receive training and exposure to Coast Guard missions and units where they learn about the daily life and duties of Coast Guard Officers and enlisted members. Students may be able to work at a Coast Guard Air Station, a Coast Guard Small Boat Station or a Sector. Students may also be able to participate in a cruise on a Coast Guard Cutter depending on the opportunities available at the time. Often students are able to complete watchstander qualifications at their unit, which will substantially help them when they become an Officer.

After completing their junior year of college, CSPI students attend a three week leadership training course in New London, CT during the summer; “Officer Candidate Indoctrination.” Following, college graduation, CSPI students attend the 17-week officer candidate school (OCS) in New London, CT. Upon successful completion of OCS, graduates receive a commission as an ensign (O-1) and an assignment in one of the many exciting Coast Guard mission fields.
 
grevar said:
Check your Bears Den Accounts. About 90 new appointments released. If you haven't heard one way or the other yet, there is still time and hope. Hang in there.

Congratulations to all of those who received Appointments!
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Have any CGAS notifications been made yet? The nerves are killing us.
 
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