AIM notification

Alaskan said:
Grades are one item. Geographic area, sports, volunteering, work history and diversity all play a part. Don't be discouraged if you didn't make it in. A large portion of incoming cadets didn't go to AIM. Try and make it to one of the other programs they offer.
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That's one of the hardest parts for me to understand: my kid is the total package- ranked #1, taking all the hardest classes he can, Student Body President (as a Junior,) volunteerism, music, sports (captain) all of it.

I don't know where to look to see if the people who were supposed to submit letters did. It wouldn't shock me if one or both of them were a problem- incredibly frustrating.

The only think he is missing so far is standardized testing: no ACT or SAT yet.
 
Alaskan said:
Don't give up! A word of advice though....as a parent who has gone through this "meat grinder" of admissions processes with my DS applying and visiting various SA. His senior year was the final push and hard to enjoy, staying focused and taking tough classes while other students "enjoy" their senior year. I have to think he's prepared academically now! Receiving his CGAS appointment was a highlight and then the stress of waiting for DODMERB waiver..not for the faint of heart, it's a marathon.
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Great points. Thank you for the reminder. My DS is taking a full-class load next year- has never taken a study hall, not starting now. He's also taking the most challenging courses he can for next year- his Senior.
 
peppypea said:
The only think he is missing so far is standardized testing: no ACT or SAT yet.
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That could be it right there. DD waited until summer so she could self-prep for her SAT and ACT and submit strong scores, but then it seemed that waiting cost her the opportunity. Sounds like you're DS might be in the same boat.

Don't be discouraged. Have your DS continue with the application process, and more importantly, continue living a busy life filled with good choices. Although attending AIM is a great opportunity, not attending won't hurt his application a bit.
 
lyacswimmer said:
Which one was submitted? The optional one or the required one from a school official? If it was the one from an official I would bet money that was a large part of it.
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I'm not sure. He asked a guidance counselor and a teacher. The teacher submitted theirs. The guidance counselor didn't. He said he never saw the email. He then contacted us yesterday to say he submitted it yesterday. Um- too little too late!
 
marefitzy said:
I'm not sure. He asked a guidance counselor and a teacher. The teacher submitted theirs. The guidance counselor didn't. He said he never saw the email. He then contacted us yesterday to say he submitted it yesterday. Um- too little too late!
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THAT is disappointing - but unfortunately, not all that unusual. The forum has many posts expressing frustration about school officials who drag their feet or completely fail to submit.

I don't know what the AIM application site looks like, but for your DS's application to the academy, have him monitor it constantly until all portions show submitted. Suggest to him that he send a quick thank-you email to each person who submits for him, and start friendly reminders to those who still have not submitted within two weeks (or even a month!) of the deadline.

Don't be discouraged! Learning from this experience may keep a catastrophe from happening when the application counts for something much bigger.
 
Youngest wait-listed for AIM, didn't get accepted to other summer programs.

Oldest is at USNA after a year of college.
 
The waitlist letter says notification will be by June 5. I'm assuming accepted candidates have a little while longer to let USCGA know if they plan to attend.
 
The USCGA website says that AIM enrollment acceptances are due by June 1. I suppose there's a chance we could hear about wait listed acceptances sooner than June 1.
 
For all those discouraged -- I'm right there with you, but there's little rhyme or reason to all this. My DS is the total package: Varsity athlete, team captain, eagle scout, work experience, volunteerism, 35 ACT, top of class, and on and on..... I see people wondering what they did wrong. Nothin'. Be disappointed, but not discouraged. I will definitely have him check to see if the letters were received. And this should be a reminder that everyone needs a plan B - no matter how great your transcript/resume is. It was soo hard to get my DS#1 to have a plan B and I'm already lobbying DS #2 to have a plan B.
 
LLJ said:
For all those discouraged -- I'm right there with you, but there's little rhyme or reason to all this. My DS is the total package: Varsity athlete, team captain, eagle scout, work experience, volunteerism, 35 ACT, top of class, and on and on..... I see people wondering what they did wrong. Nothin'. Be disappointed, but not discouraged. I will definitely have him check to see if the letters were received. And this should be a reminder that everyone needs a plan B - no matter how great your transcript/resume is. It was soo hard to get my DS#1 to have a plan B and I'm already lobbying DS #2 to have a plan B.
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I agree with you. Do have plan B ready. Even the best are rejected. There is no reasons why. Has nothing to do with our DD or DS. They worked hard. They will achieve success at there plan B if needed.
 
LLJ said:
For all those discouraged -- I'm right there with you, but there's little rhyme or reason to all this. My DS is the total package: Varsity athlete, team captain, eagle scout, work experience, volunteerism, 35 ACT, top of class, and on and on..... I see people wondering what they did wrong. Nothin'. Be disappointed, but not discouraged. I will definitely have him check to see if the letters were received. And this should be a reminder that everyone needs a plan B - no matter how great your transcript/resume is. It was soo hard to get my DS#1 to have a plan B and I'm already lobbying DS #2 to have a plan B.
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Many who don't get to go to AIM, get appointments. Great idea to have a plan B, but he's not out of the running, and by those stats posted, has a good chance.
 
USCG Master said:
I agree with you. Do have plan B ready. Even the best are rejected. There is no reasons why. Has nothing to do with our DD or DS. They worked hard. They will achieve success at there plan B if needed.
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There are "reasons why". I've heard so many stories of cadets who the first go around got denied and went to a college for a year and reapplied and gained an appointment.
 
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