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  1. Cidgrad130

    CGAS appointment

    Thought I would post in this topic to keep the info current for new families who have appointees to CGAS. Our DD was offered a CGAS appointment from EA. There are two interesting updates to the CGAS program for this year: 1. The CGA contact for CGAS is now Lt. Marvi Rivera 2. The decision...
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    Coast Guard Scholars Program

    DD received an offer of appointment to CGAS today from EA.
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    Appointment

    DD received offer of appointment to CGAS today. Notified in Bear's Den.
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    AIM participant - interview request?

    You have asked a couple of questions - and the best answers will always come from your AO. However, I'll try to provide some points to think about: 1. The report that is generated by the AIM Cadre is not considered an "interview." It will be part of your admission file - but you have to...
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    Dodmerb... wondering when

    Don't stress too much about the DoDMERB process at this point. Your DS will have his application reviewed independent of this step's completion. If the board chooses to offer an appointment to a candidate who has not yet completed the DoDMERB review process, the offer of appointment will be...
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    Application Question - HS Transcript

    The HS Counselor/Rep Recommender is prompted to provide an official transcript and school profile. The candidate should only need to provide the unofficial when submitting the application. The candidate can follow that progress on the Bear's Den homepage checklist to ensure that it has been...
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    Standardized Test Scores

    Perhaps Chuck20's experience is more recent and the CGA has had a change. However, this is contrary to what admissions did for DS 3 years ago during his application process. They converted one component of the ACT (math) and used another component directly from the SAT. He did not request...
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    CGA application question

    DS included it in both areas (EC listing and Resume) when he applied for Class of 2019 - DD who is in the application process now for Class of 2022 will do the same.
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    Running Start

    FighterPilotZeek (not much chance of flying pointy-nosed jets in the Coast Guard BTW)- There is a ton of advice on the forum about this subject, but ultimately you must make your own decisions about your HS experience. The program you are describing (Running Start) is fairly common across the...
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    HS Senior Year Schedule....your thoughts?

    Not sure about your DD's district affiliated virtual school, but ours here in Florida (FLVS) offers several AP science courses online. Sometimes, taking the AP test can be a challenge because it will be at a different HS and may conflict with another AP test which she is already enrolled in...
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    Recruited athlete?

    I struggled with whether I should comment on this question for a couple of reasons. First, I am not claiming expertise in this process and much of this process can seem like the blind leading the blind. Second, every athlete's situation will be different so their experience will differ...
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    Computers

    She will be issued a laptop (which will eventually be paid for by her over time and interest free out of her cadet pay). It is not necessary (nor preferred) to purchase one prior to reporting. There are several requirements that the machine must meet in order to have access to the government...
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    Best Shoes and Boots for The Citadel

    I would not recommend showing up with more than a single pair of black leather shoes...if you own them, they must be polished. You will know once you have enough time to purchase and shine an extra pair of shoes for inspections. There is no improving on the standard best uniform shoe made for...
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    Reapply Candidates

    This program is called the Direct Commission Selected Schools Program. Here is the link: https://www.gocoastguard.com/active-duty-careers/officer-opportunities/programs/direct-commission-selected-school-dcss-program VMI is on the list of schools which qualifies an applicant to seek a direct...
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    A word about comparing stats...

    I think more to grevar's point is the exercise of comparing objective stats is often times a very short-sided view of understanding the admissions process at any service academy. The small size of the USCGA compounds this issue. There are factors which influence admissions decisions that can...
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    GT vs Honors vs AP

    This info might be on the school profile which the guidance department of your HS produces and updates periodically. You could request a copy from your counselor and see what it says.
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    CGAS appointment

    kk21- how will this affect her NCAA eligibility? Will she only have 3 years remaining once she is at CGA? Was this a discussion item with the coach? I've always wondered how CGA works this out...perhaps the prepsters only practice during their prep year?
  18. Cidgrad130

    DODMERB

    It really just depends on how proactive/reactive you wish to be. Judging by your activity here at SAF, I would guess you lean more towards the proactive side of the scale ;). Many variables affect how each candidate interacts with the DoDMERB process (e.g., multiple Service Academy...
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    NASS Application Question

    The NASS application instructions explain the purpose of the remarks section: "Accurately list the grades you have received in the classes listed. If you are currently taking any of these, provide the grade you hold right now or realistically anticipate. Check the corresponding box marked...
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    Cell Phone Service

    I dug this thread up because this has become a discussion point in our family while our cadet is home. We currently have AT&T and like others have said, his coverage over the past 2 years has been spotty in Chase Hall. This carrier is far from the best deal we could go with economically...
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