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    Appointment to Class of 2015

    animal73US, congratulations to your daughter!! I know you're proud of her for her perseverance. That extra year in college can only be a positive. See you on R-day....
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    Oh, the waiting!!

    Congratulations! :wink: I know you're proud of your son. The journey may have seemed long, but it's really just beginning! Now it's on to all the details leading up to R-day!!
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    Conditional Appointment

    Congrats! It's been a long road from AIM application to conditional appointment. I'm sure you'll do your utmost to get cleared. Anyone who's been reading the Coast Guard Academy threads couldn't help but come across your name, your helpful information, and encouraging words...
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    Enlist as an Option?

    Yes, Luigi, I was thinking of that when I posted. A year at a maritime academy, as a Plan B, and reapplying the following year can be a route to USCGA, can't it? And, if one lives in the West, Cal Maritime seems a good fit. I think the OP was asking about Plan B and Plan C, and maybe even...
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    Enlist as an Option?

    Agree with the above post. Additionally, Cal Maritime offers a "Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship" to applicants from Western states. I believe it's an academic scholarship where recipients pay 50 percent of out-of-state tuition thereby reducing the total cost of attendance. I...
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    Cal Maritime

    scutrules, make sure to click on the link for the new website:thumb:. It might answer a few of your questions. But mtnro is correct, a personal visit is your best bet in making a decision. My son is a 4/C cadet majoring in mechanical engineering. This semester, he lives on board the...
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    "The Wait List" Club.....

    Super News!!! disey3, CONGRATULATIONS to you and, especially, your son! :thumb:
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    "The Wait List" Club.....

    disey3, I'm hoping the "news" is cause for celebration for you and, especially, your son :thumb:!! Keep the faith!!
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    "The Wait List" Club.....

    It ain't Over Til the Fat Lady Sings.... Just got home and saw that we're still in a holding pattern til Thursday. I can deal with that. :thumb: I'll pray that the rain stops long enough for the Class of 2010 to cross that stage and receive their commissions as new ensigns...
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    "The Wait List" Club.....

    Objee, thanks for the update.... It's always better to know the facts in order to understand the situation. I know it won't be easy paring down the wait list :eek: , but it makes sense at this point. Here's hoping all, some, or a few on this forum are part of the last bunch of "waiters"...
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    Best SA/SMC Location Opinions

    Cal Maritime Just thought I'd better cast a vote for the Left Coast!! While Cal Maritime is in Vallejo, a town with major monetary problems, the campus is picturesque sitting on the shores of San Pablo Bay in Solano County, just a hop, skip, and a jump from Napa Valley!! Gotta love those...
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    "The Wait List" Club.....

    Yup, disey3, it's a new week of hope! Spent the weekend celebrating my daughter's college graduation! Would love to keep the party going! Saying prayers for all the waiters. Stay cool and keep the faith....
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    My wait is over!!

    Nice!! :shake: And congratulations!! So good to be hearing terrific news for those that have been waiting!!
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    Waiver Approved!

    I'm so glad to hear that your waiver is finally approved. Whew, that was a long row to hoe!! :shake: Congratulations!!!
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    There is another door open to help with entry...

    Thanks, JW!! Being a self prep is an option that appeals to my son, who is on the wait list with many, many worthy candidates. Looks like this year it will be especially tough to move from one list to the other. I like the idea of having the support system and the common goal at NMMI, and to...
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    There is another door open to help with entry...

    This Year's Numbers Maybe one of the members on this forum, JWSchultz, could fill us in on this year's NMMI self preps? He is a USCGA 2014 Appointee :thumb:, congratulations!! JW, how many self preps were there this year, and were they successful in receiving appointments to USCGA? Or...
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    "The Wait List" Club.....

    Plan B DS was accepted at Cal Maritime which is located up in the Bay Area, Mechanical Engineering; and was "redirected" to UC Merced (inland), meaning it's not one of the five UC campuses he applied to, but a campus that has room. One of his UC choices, UC San Diego (my alma mater!) had...
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    Wait For It...Wait For It! eesh

    Yes, waaaay better than the non accept! DS will move forward with Plan B, but with all these great kids, USCGA is still #1!!
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    Wait For It...Wait For It! eesh

    Nothing in the mail again... but heard from an AAP today that my son is on the wait list. While it's more waiting, at this point, I'll take it!! :thumb: Is there anything in the wait list letter, other than stating the candidate is on the wait list and needs to continuing waiting, that a...
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    Wait For It...Wait For It! eesh

    Still waiting in San Diego. DS traveling up to Cal Maritime for a visit before the Golden Bear heads out on Summer Cruise May 1.
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