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    There is another door open to help with entry...

    I too liked the idea of being surrounded by people with the same goal. It definitely helps me to stay focused. I also liked the idea of moving away from home (I'm from Atlanta GA) and getting a fresh start. As far as extracurricular, the nice thing about a military school is that it's...
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    There is another door open to help with entry...

    I'll jump in real quick as I am currently a "self prep" at NMMI and I have received my appointment to USCGA for the class of 2014. The 40% that NMMI quotes on the website applies only to self preps and for all the academies. The sponsored cadets, both from CGAS and the other academies have...
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    NMMI

    I applied to the USCGA class of 2013 in fall 2008. I was deferred from early acceptance than denied completely in late march sometime. After I was denied I took a step back to look at my options. I had been accepted to a small state college back home but I wasn't sure that was the route I...
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    I got a C

    He is joking obviously. :rolleyes:
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    2010 USCGA Scholars Program

    Im not a parent nor am I a CGAS but I am at NMMI and I just received an appointment to CGA for 2014. On top of that, my roommate and many of my buddies here are CG scholars. The scholars program is a great opportunity and a chance to improve on your weaknesses before you get to the academy. My...
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    USCGA Class of 2014 Appointments

    Got my appointment Saturday!!! This was my second year applying so I am very relieved.
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    NMMI

    Im at NMMI right now as what they call a self prep, however my roommate is a sponsored coastie. What has been said above pretty much sums it up. From every coastie that I've talked to they thought that there 10 days at the academy were tough so when they got to NMMI and were being told what do...
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    New mexico!

    Im attending NMMI and Im hopping to get into West Point so right now Im living in New Mexico... but I consider myself to be from the east coast. I do however know many people from this school who are also applying to WP so your not alone out NM.
  9. J

    Math and English Teachers

    Im in a similar situation as gbo3's daughter where I am re-applying and I have a similar question. Should the counselors rec also be done at the the college or should I use my counselor/advisor from the college?
  10. J

    confusion with minimums

    Apply. If you are worried about low test scores there is still time to retake them although you may not be able to get the scores in time for your application. I would take the test over again and try to get a higher score. I would also mention that you are retaking the test at __ date in your...
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    USNA GPA Calculation

    How do they calculate your GPA if you have some post high school education? Do they use all your high school grades, classes, rank, ... as well as college prep grades classes rank...? Or do they just use one or the other? Or, do they use a completely different scale.
  12. J

    March-how important?

    From what everyone has told me, the academy is looking for well rounded young adults. Recommendation letters just help to identify what kind of person you are. If you get a recommendation letter from someone that knows you well than it will let admissions know more about your personality and...
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    Torn ACL

    This is the first time for me posting on this forum however I have been lurking around for awhile, any advise that you can give me would be appreciated. So... here 's my story. I am a senior in high school I really want to attend the Coast Guard Academy next year. I got deferred from Early...
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