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The mid Atlantic and New England receive more applications than the mid west for example. Maryland is the home of the Naval Academy and many prospective cadets apply to both schools. Areas close to major military bases also have high application rates such as Norfolk and San Diego. The USCGA...

Historically USCGA has sent 22 cadets directly to basic flight school each year. This is approximately 10 percent of each graduating class. For the current year approximately 40 cadets have completed their full packages for flight school which includes a flight physical. So the actual selection...

Yes it’s possible. Once DH service commitment was over in USAF he transferred to USAFR and later did an inter service transfer to USNR. The gaining service has to request the transfer and the losing service has to accept the loss. It requires paperwork but is not unusual

Swimmers often are sent by USCGA since Marion has a pool.

There are several good restaurants in Kent Island across the bay bridge. Recommend Fisherman’s or Harris Crab House. They are around exit 42 off of route 50. Nice location and a pretty short drive. Also Mike’s Crab House has 2 locations. The one in Pasadena is sometimes less crowded.

So I give my opinion. DS was waitlisted in 2019. Was accepted to prestigious schools engineering schools including RPI and flagship state university. Also had generous scholarships for mid level engineering schools. He turned it all down to go to MMI. And it turned out great for him. MMI gives a...

Any of these prep schools can provide a path to appointment. Sponsored cadets usually have a 90 to 100 percent acceptance rate unless they fail academically or have some sort of honor violation. For a self prep cadet you need to perform at the highest level academically physically and as a...

The thrift shop at Naval Support Activity Annapolis has many uniforms at low prices. I am sure many other Navy installations have similar programs

58 plus 5 plus 9 plus 10 plus 12 equals 94 total. Did Class is 22 commission 74 or 94?

You can also bring a personal instrument. On R day there is a drop off point for personal instruments and sports equipment. During coaches time in Swab summer cadets will be able to access the instrument or sports equipment. Many cadets with small instruments such as trumpet trombone and...

It depends on the year. For class of 2024 I believe there were none taken. It all depends on how many applicants accept. If the acceptance rate is high few are taken from the waitlist. That being said it’s better to be on the waitlist than being outright denied. Being on the waitlist means you...

DH was in the Navy Reserve restricted line 1445. The SWOs in that unit often used the phrase SWOs eat their own young. Most of these officers where surface nuke. These recollections are from the early 2000s. Also have heard from active duty SWOs you have a choice proficient or happy: pick one...

Another plug for Amtrak. From the Baltimore area it is a smooth ride and rather pretty and relaxing. Cabs and rental cars are available in New London. Enterprise rental car will pick you up if you have a reservation. Driving to New London can be tricky around NYC. We usually avoid the George...

I know of an active duty USCG Captain who applied in high school was rejected. Went to community college and reapplied. Was rejected for USCGA again but accepted for NAPS prep school. Reapplied after prep school and was finally accepted. 3 applications before final acceptance. Many current...

Waivers are available. West Point and army use an easier vivid green and red test. Many Air Force non rated positions do not require color vision. Apply to the programs that interest you and the academy or ROTC program can submit you for a waiver. I know many people who were granted waivers...

135 is the minimum score for a 4c (freshman). 200 points is the required score to commission. You should try to exceed 200 points. Since there’s no minimum score on events you can achieve 200 points by maximizing your best 2 events. That being said, practice and train to get the highest score...

Members of the incoming Class of 2026 and their families are invited to attend a Hail & Farewell event hosted by a local chapter of the USCGA Parents Association. This is a great opportunity to meet other CGA cadets and families in your area and learn more about what lies in the weeks and years...

The one wild card may be at SMC. A friend went to VMI and paid his own way. He did NROTC for 4 years and decided as a senior not to commission. This was in the 80s so I don’t know if you can still do that.

It sort of boils down to what your DS really wants. Obviously doing nothing is not an option so what are the choices. ROTC even without a scholarship can lead to a commission. Most colleges offer ROTC while NROTC is at fewer schools. Being part of ROTC shower commitment and is looked upon...

No school is perfect, but I have visited MMI several times and found the campus beautiful. Some very expensive 4 year colleges have run down dorm rooms and MMI’s are spartan but totally satisfactory. If you ask the many successful former MMI service academy program cadets who are now at all 5...