My DS went to Marion Military Institute (MMI), did the self-prep program, and was offered an appointment. MMI Service Academy Prep (SAP) reviewed his academy application and developed a plan to improve it to reapply the following year. USCGA sends sponsored cadets to MMI so they trust the school...
Since there has been some great chatter, congratulations and questions on the 2026 USCGA Appointment Thread, and requests to keep it strictly for updates, it seems like a new thread would be helpful.
I enjoy all of the chatter and I think that’s what a forum is supposed to be about.
Let the...
My DS attended MMI as a self prep for the SAP program. MMI offers leadership opportunities and as a self-prep, this was very helpful to improve his application. If you do not have military experience I would say MMI offers a good introduction. It's very much a pre-academy experience, not as...
When I told my aunt that my son was applying to the Academies her response was, "Well I'm SURE he'll get in! They are probably DESPERATE for anyone to go into the military these days." :oops:
No call here either so my DS will apply for his 3rd time. If it’s really what he wants, it’s worth working hard for. We aren’t giving up. My DS has one more shot and we are going to go for it. Wishing you all the best on your DS pursuit for his dream. Keep moving forward, learn from this round...
MMI just awarded top transfer Community College in the nation! https://www.alabamanews.net/2020/07/20/marion-military-institute-receives-top-honors/#:~:text=Marion%20Military%20Institute%20in%20Perry,school%20is%20over%2090%20percent.
We visited the campus last month. The campus is beautiful and well maintained. The staff were welcoming, kind, and spent a lot of time with us. I'm just praying they are on campus because we are in CA where everything is closed and all learning is online. I was reassured when I received an...