Recent content by bozrah0307

animal73US, congratulations to your daughter!! I know you're proud of her for her perseverance. That extra year in college can only be a positive. See you on R-day....

Congratulations! :wink: I know you're proud of your son. The journey may have seemed long, but it's really just beginning! Now it's on to all the details leading up to R-day!!

Congrats! It's been a long road from AIM application to conditional appointment. I'm sure you'll do your utmost to get cleared. Anyone who's been reading the Coast Guard Academy threads couldn't help but come across your name, your helpful information, and encouraging words...

Yes, Luigi, I was thinking of that when I posted. A year at a maritime academy, as a Plan B, and reapplying the following year can be a route to USCGA, can't it? And, if one lives in the West, Cal Maritime seems a good fit. I think the OP was asking about Plan B and Plan C, and maybe even...

Agree with the above post. Additionally, Cal Maritime offers a "Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship" to applicants from Western states. I believe it's an academic scholarship where recipients pay 50 percent of out-of-state tuition thereby reducing the total cost of attendance. I...

scutrules, make sure to click on the link for the new website:thumb:. It might answer a few of your questions. But mtnro is correct, a personal visit is your best bet in making a decision. My son is a 4/C cadet majoring in mechanical engineering. This semester, he lives on board the...

Super News!!! disey3, CONGRATULATIONS to you and, especially, your son! :thumb:

disey3, I'm hoping the "news" is cause for celebration for you and, especially, your son :thumb:!! Keep the faith!!

It ain't Over Til the Fat Lady Sings.... Just got home and saw that we're still in a holding pattern til Thursday. I can deal with that. :thumb: I'll pray that the rain stops long enough for the Class of 2010 to cross that stage and receive their commissions as new ensigns...

Objee, thanks for the update.... It's always better to know the facts in order to understand the situation. I know it won't be easy paring down the wait list :eek: , but it makes sense at this point. Here's hoping all, some, or a few on this forum are part of the last bunch of "waiters"...

Cal Maritime Just thought I'd better cast a vote for the Left Coast!! While Cal Maritime is in Vallejo, a town with major monetary problems, the campus is picturesque sitting on the shores of San Pablo Bay in Solano County, just a hop, skip, and a jump from Napa Valley!! Gotta love those...

Yup, disey3, it's a new week of hope! Spent the weekend celebrating my daughter's college graduation! Would love to keep the party going! Saying prayers for all the waiters. Stay cool and keep the faith....

Nice!! :shake: And congratulations!! So good to be hearing terrific news for those that have been waiting!!

I'm so glad to hear that your waiver is finally approved. Whew, that was a long row to hoe!! :shake: Congratulations!!!

Thanks, JW!! Being a self prep is an option that appeals to my son, who is on the wait list with many, many worthy candidates. Looks like this year it will be especially tough to move from one list to the other. I like the idea of having the support system and the common goal at NMMI, and to...