Are you going to MMI? Are you hoping to play baseball? Looking at the roster, we are thinking it will suffice if our son finds someone to throw with. What position do you play?
Coast Guard Academy personnel that my son has had contact with have emphasized that it is very important not to choose the CGA at the urging of their parents.
Many students don't succeed at the CGA when they choose it at the urging of their parents, rather than a deep desire to serve. Good...
There's a Scholars Program Manual online, updated in January, with key dates for accepting, as well as all the forms, Q&A's, etc. Coast Guard Academy website under Scholars Program.
Did your son apply far before the deadline? My son had similar scores, leadership, athletics, and top 5%, but he got prep school. We are actually happy with the extra year to prepare. He applied at the deadline.
My son has accepted his offer to CGAS without hesitation. I was secretly praying for it for him, as he is still 17 and can benefit immensely from this program. He likely could have handled a direct appointment, however, despite my very high opinion of him, after reading other threads of...