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Please bring vitamin C + zinc packets. Emergen-C packets are great, 13$ for 30 on amazon. Please start taking them before you arrive. This will reduce sickness a ton, as most swabs get sick during the summer.

I believe it does, however I didn't go to AIM.

I actually got sick so I think that was a contributing factor

I actually wasnt interviewed!

I applied EA and was medically disqualified shortly after. I received my waiver about six months after receiving my appointment. EA is definitely the way to go, if you are a serious candidate the worst they can do is defer you (unless you had no shot), and they may give you advice on what to...

Lots of static holds, company runs, etc. It's not crazy but definitely challenging. I lost 30lbs. How about ya'lls?

Hey guys, I'm a 4/c here at the academy. I can attempt to answer any questions you have about the schoolyear or cadet life.

Relationships can definitely make it through the academy, there are a few people here who have been dating since before swab summer.

This is what I received when I emailed Mr. McMunn: >>>In general, calculators are not used in Swab Summer Math or the math placement exams. Many students have TI-84’s for classes during the school year, but most early math courses have no (or minimal) calculator usage on exams and we don’t use...

I have a TI-Nspire CAS CXII and I was wondering if this will be allowed for swab summer. Im not sure if it is because it has extra features a regular scientific calculator doesnt have

So the academy will be paying for the flight costs of all cadets when they first arrive to the academy. Do they pay for flights back to home, and then back to the academy for leave?

Hey all, I was just wondering about the EAGLE trip... How long will cadets be out at sea? Which summer is it, and does it take up the entire summer? Thanks.

A little off topic, but how hard is the cyber major comparatively?

What would be considered the easier majors?

In April they had a large volume of applicants and are now estimating over 8 weeks... If I don't get it in time do ya'll think I will loose my appointment?

Hello, I just received my waiver yesterday and started the passport process today. The post office told me that it will be eight weeks minimum, and likely longer. Will I loose my appointment if I arrive on the first day with no passport? Is there some type of military expedited way? Thanks

How would ya'll recommend we prepare physically and mentally for Swab Summer? I know to get physically fit and prepare for the PFE etc... but are there any specific things we should be getting ready for? Also what books will be reading during Swab Summer/4/c year? Any other book recommendations...

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Hello all. I have been pending for a waiver to USCGA for a little more than three weeks now. I was DQ'ed for childhood/juvenile asthma right before my 13th birthday, but getting my second and last inhaler right after. I have already had all my questions answered about that by Mr. Mullen. My...

I don't see any information about my scholarship application anymore. I assume this means I was declined?