Hi everyone! I have been researching academies and I think I have decided on the USCGA as my number one choice! I was just wondering, what does life look like after graduation? Am I sent to more schooling dependent on my selected rate or am I sent out to the Coast Guard directly!
General Stats:
GPA: 4.3W/3.75UW
Rank: Top 15% of 400ish kids
ACT: Haven't had a chance to take it this year but I am anticipating a 31+ Hopefully
I was also selected to attend Boys State
School Activities
Employment
Awards/Honors
General Stats:
GPA: 4.3W/3.75UW
Rank: Top 15% of 400ish kids
ACT: Haven't had a chance to take it this year but I am anticipating a 31+ Hopefully
I was also selected to attend Boys State
School Activities
Club/Activity/Sport | Approximate hours | Grades of participation | Describe your role or responsibility-Offices held |
Varsity Soccer | 10 | 9 and 12 | I have played for my previous highschool and am on the team to play for [Redacted] |
Club Soccer | 6 | 9 | I was a member of a division one soccer club from Germany. I was a starter and the captain. I earned multiple awards for my performance. |
Band | 15 | 9-12 | I am one of three Band Captains. I help instruct 230 students during band. My responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teaching visual blocks, Writing music, Teaching music, and Organizing events for the high brass section (40 people) |
Jazz Ensemble | 5+ (varies) | 9-12 | I am apart of the jazz band here at [Redacted]. With my leadership role in the music program, a lot of my responsibilities carry over to jazz as well. We have competed locally as well as nationally. I have earned straight superiors in every adjudication I have attended |
Independent Piano (I have played for 10 years) | 8 | 9-12 | I have played piano for close to ten years. I have played in many settings including but not limited to: Church, Retirement Homes and Hospitals. |
Indoor Percussion | 15 | 9-12 | I have served in many leadership positions in my time with Indoor Percussion. I have been: The sound technician, the bassline section leader and I am currently one of the only returning veterans on the cymbal line (will lead) |
Jazz Education Network | 5 | 12 | I am the founder of the Jazz Education Network chapter here at [Redacted]. I created this club to help give younger students exposure to jazz. I schedule events, teach, and arrange clinics. The club has secured a partnership with the Pensacola Jazz society in its first year of existence. I was elected president of this club by students in band |
Tri-M Music Honor Society | 2 | 10-12 | I am a member of the music honor society. As a member, I participate in the monthly service requirements in the community. |
National Honor Society and Beta | 2 | 11-12 | I am a member of both the National Honor society as well as Beta Club. As a member, I participate in the monthly service requirements in the community |
Musical Orchestra | 10 | 10 | I was the principal player in a pit orchestra for a musical. My responsibilities included: Teaching music to my section and participating in show weekends with the crew. |
Employment
Job | Dates Employed | Hours per week | Job Description |
Barista at ‘Dunkin Donuts | 04/12/2019 - 06/14/2019 | 25 | I made specialty drinks for customers, cleaned the store, ran the front counter (made drinks and ran the register at the same time) and handled customer service interactions |
Crewmember at Smoothie King | 06/08/2020-Present | 22 | I prepare fruits/juices, create specialty drinks, I clean both the front and the back of the store (...a lot) and handle customer service interactions |
Awards/Honors
Award/Honor | Year Received | Describe the award |
North Carolina All-State Eligibility | 2019 | I was selected as fifth out of 128 students on my instrument to participate in the All-State audition Process. |
Rookie of the year, Indoor Drumline | 2018 and 2019 | Was honored as an outstanding member in drumline due to my position and work ethic. |
Outstanding Instrumentalist | 2019 | Was honored in my music program for being an “Outstanding Brass Instrumentalist” voted on by members of the program |
Academic Distinction (Old High School) | 2018 and 2019 | Was given recognition for finishing the academic year with a 4.0 or higher GPA |
Solo and Ensemble | 2020 | I earned a superior rating for my performance and solo in the music program. I was judged by clinicians from the area |