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Does anyone know if parents need to purchase football tickets for the game on that Saturday. If so how do we go about getting them/ Thanks.

Letter from Academy says that we should be receiving a packet 2 weeks before R-Day. So far nothing...any advice? Also are we allowed to have a credit card during SWAB Summer.

tube socks scenario Does anyone know if you should purchase "real" tube socks...those without heels or tube socks with heels, or just regular white socks that come up to your calf?

Eagle during SWAB summer Does anyone know if all the SWABS get an opportunity to go on the Eagle during SWAB summer or it certain companies?

Wishing each and everyone a safe and healthy holiday season. May all our dreams come true in the New Year!!!!!!!

big envelopes Does anyone know when the bulk of the mailing goes out. Needless to say I haven't received anything as yet and I am becoming anxious. Everytime the mailman comes I feel nauseated. I did notice that people in my part of the country has been receiving envelopes so this is NOT...

This is incredibly nerve racking. Why such a small number of appointments this year?

Dear Objee Are the rounds done by a specific date? What was the cut off date for Rounds 1-3? 4-5? 6-7? Suspense, suspense. Have a safe and happy holiday all.

I was wondering who reads the folders....admission officers only or are the folders read by AAPs etc. If I remember there are only 3 admission officers so common sense would say that folders are read by those in positions for example Luigi59, Obgee, Boss 51. I wonder how many AAp are there and...

I am going out of my mind with the waiting since this is my number one top choice. The stress levels are high. I am trying to keep focused on my school work so I dont ask my mom to check the mail every day (2xs). Talk about counting down. Wishing each and everyone one of us all the luck. Hang in...

How likely are you to get an appointment if you have good SAT/ACT scores ( 30 ACT 1280 combined SAT) but High School Rank and GPA is way below last years accepted, will you still be considered for EA. Should you set up an interview?

Sometimes it is difficult to make copies especially the recs since they are in a sealed envelope. Do you just hope that once the package gets to the academy that it is all kept together in your folder. Does the academy contact you if something is missing because you are really depending on your...

How do you get invited to be a cadet for a day.

Can someone please tell me how long it takes after you have had your medical for the review board to send your medical information the admission's office? Thanks

If you attended AIM and was truly impressed where the USCG moved to the top of the list should you still schedule an interview?

SAT and ACT Will the CGA accept only ACTs or do you have to have both SAT and ACT. Or only SATs. I know the web page says both but reading the blogs it would seem as trhough everyone is taking the SATs. Do both tests carry the same weight?

PFE What is the required minimum for acceptance and what is the average. Thanks

So, once you send in your information and you send in SAT and ACT scores before the tests in October so that you can make the Nov 1 deadline with all information in, your packet will not be looked at again even though your score will improve with the October testing? Assuming that you did not...

updating info Should you contact your admission via email with up dated information or should you mail it to the admission's office stating clearly what information is updated. Apparently you cant go back on line and edit anything info once it is submitted. Thanks.

Dear 777flier Thank you very much for your kind words. I feel better. I know that all colleges , CGA included, recruit the best so hopefully I will join that rank in December. I will keep plugging away. Thanks again for the boost of confidence.