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Thanks. Has your son applied already?.. or visited?

If they only knew what an incredible gift they had in their hands by being selected to attend the CGA they wouldn't have even considered doing something that would be a cause of expulsion. Spoiled and immature comes to mind. Grades, test scores and a host of extra-curricular activities that...

The event is called the Genesis Invitational. It is to invite underrepresented minority students and first generation college students to visit and consider the opportunities of the Coast Guard Academy. It is to be held Jan 12-13, 2012. One must, however apply for admission, submit official...

So...uh.. will that give 14 more openings to the incoming class??:rolleyes:

Thanks. I was just curious as to the purpose and experience others have had. I am fully aware that every applicant goes through the same process and has the same chances. We are attending this and will be flying up on Wed for the Thur/Fri event. We are looking forward to it. Its too bad...

Anybody ever been invited to attend this? If so, after being encouraged to go (all expenses paid) and go through all the admissions process get in or fail to get in?

on the side note... yes, yes I know its Government on the Int'l Affairs track. I just found it a mouthful to write.:wink: But thanks for that info. I also spoke to my uncle tonight who is in the Coast Guard Auxillary in Miami and he informed me of a lot of interaction with the Countries in...

Curiosity question. Where are there USCG posts or presence around the world? I know it is minimal but if someone going to study International Affairs at the Academy then what career positions do they work in? Thx, Mom of USCGA applicant 2016

Hope all goes well for you Connie. My daughter just applied and we are going up to visit the CGA for a couple of days next week. So keep us all posted!

Good luck to you! And yes keep us posted.

Bill, Thanks for the welcome. She has been very pleasantly surprised at what she is finding out. The CGA appeals to her love for adventure, the water and serving others especially in need. She was originally headed out west to Wyoming to study at an outdoor leadership school that follows a...

Hello, my daughter just applied last minute to the Coast Guard Academy for class of 2016. Its all new to us since she never considered this route but was invited to apply by the Genesis Invitational. We live in the Shenandoah Valley of VA but originally from Miami, FL.