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    Mom's side

    It is with great regret that I am posting on this forum. DD has decided that the Coast Guard is not the direction she wants to go, and the Academy is not the place she wants to attend so she has stopped her application process. I applaud her for knowing herself and making this decision and pray...
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    Cadet for a Day... help?

    Cadet for a Day If DD attended AIM, should Cadet for a Day be pursued?
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    AIM week for parents

    Admissions tour Do we want to schedule a formal Admissions briefing and tour on Monday, or will we see enough on Friday? We do not want to interfere with DD's week.
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    AIM

    DD attending 2nd AIM session. Her hair is quite long, does it have to be kept in a bun or is a ponytail acceptable for the week? Thanks
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    AIM week for parents

    DD was accepted for second AIM session. We are planning on driving her to New London, spending the week then driving home. We are not at all familiar with the area and would appreciate suggestions on very reasonabe lodging and "must see" things to do. Can we tour the Academy grounds and museum...
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    hypothyroid

    Is hypothyroidism (treated with daily meds) grounds for DoDMERB disqualification? Thanks
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    questions from a mom

    Yes, absolutely agree. Yesterday's topic on the way home from school was "comfort zone". I can see the whole picture, DD doesn't have that experience yet-she's excited and very scared of the unknown (as we all are). I'll continue to ask questions.
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    Mom question post #2

    Hi once again. How are the summer "jobs" determined? Are they generic for all majors or are they major/year specific? Thanks once again for your help.
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    questions from a mom

    My daughter is a HS junior and is investigating USCGA. I am thrilled but have questions a concerned mother should ask (I don't even know if this is the correct thread to ask). Could someone please put my mind at rest by answering them? We live in the midwest, how often does the typical student...
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    band and sports

    Hi. My daughter is a high school junior and starting took at higher education. She is currently involved in band and sports and would like to continue both in college. She thoroughly enjoys band but does not want to study music. We have been researching the USCGA and are excited to learn more...
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