I don't think so. If they separated on their volition, I think they still owed the Coast Guard some obligation, but if they are not accepted into the program after their year in Prep School, I think they can choose their next step. After all, my D was told to apply to her second choice (she was reapplying to a college that accepted her last year), just in case...
Oh, & she just called me and reaffirmed that there are only 16 sponsored CGA prep students there at MMI. She says the non-sponsored are still waiting to hear too. The 6 that didn't get appointments yet are not absolutely denied - they are still reviewing their files. Sooo - some of them may still get their appointments!!!!!