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    Those of Us Still Waiting

    I found out that I received an appointment on 3/30 . Don't give up hope!
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    Internships

    Current 2/c cadet here- Government major. My class just went through the process of applying for internships last fall. The process is competitive, and mostly internal within the academy, meaning that you don't apply to the agency directly, but the academy coordinates with each agency, which...
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    Coast Guard Coins

    My son was in Alpha 4 with your son. He said that your son was a great guy, and was so happy for him. My DS is also a football recruit and looking forward to high school and hopefully a great season. He is excited to apply to the CGA. We have a DS that is Chase Cadre that completely toasted our...
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    AIM 2019

    DS #4 accepted! His brother will be a 2/C, so Cadre this summer!
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    Cadet Exchange for a Semester

    Thank you for your responses! Is there an interview, or application also?
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    Cadet Exchange for a Semester

    Does anyone know what the process is to be an exchange cadet? Do the cadets get to pick which Service Academy they would like, or are they assigned? Just curious...
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    Swab Summer Graduation date 2022

    If you realize that your swab will be able to be at the Mystic Flag Raising Ceremony...please go! Our swab was so comforted and relieved that we were there!
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    Waiting patiently!

    DS heard via Bears Den that a decision was made last March 30. I know it is agonizing, but you need to be patient and wait....
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    SAF Members Meet Up!

    Happy 20th Birthday!!
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    SAF Members Meet Up!

    Next Generation and Thumper celebrate their “twin birthdays” today at their first CGA regatta. They were both “wait listers” for the class of 2020 and the reapplied and are in the class of 2021! Life is good! They are living the dream! I
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    "the I regret to inform you letter"

    My DS was waitlisted for the Class of 2020. He accepted his Plan B school and took a similar class load that a first year student at the CGA would take and did well academically. He also joined the Rowing Team as a walk on. (He rowed in high school for three years.) He emailed the CGA rowing...
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    My swab validated Calc 1.

    I spoke to DS this weekend and he says that he only has one more math class due to the validation. He will be taking Probability and Statistics.
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    My swab validated Calc 1.

    I will talk to him after the Flag Raising Ceremony this Saturday and see what guidance he has been given. I didn't realize that there was a New Core Curriculum, or that it changed from year to year. I have so much to learn. Thank you all for your thoughtful responses.
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    My swab validated Calc 1.

    Thank you so much for your response. He is a Government Major if that makes any difference.
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    My swab validated Calc 1.

    Not sure if this means that he will have to take Calc 2 his first semester, take an elective, or be able to take a lighter lode. Do any of you know?
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