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  1. BravoRomeo

    Swab Summer packing list

    You must arrive fully vaccinated for COVID, meaning that you must receive your final dose at least two weeks before R-Day. COVID boosters are not required though.
  2. BravoRomeo

    Recommendation Letter Instructions

    I believe there's a short online form and a place to upload the LOR. I'm not aware of a page limit, but (like the personal statements) they probably don't allow large files.
  3. BravoRomeo

    529 info for new Cadets and Parents Looking ahead

    Thanks for sharing! What if someone attended a university in the Spring (and used their 529 to pay college expenses), but became a cadet in June -- Would it be better to file as a college student and not make any non-qualified 529 withdrawals for the rest of the year, or can the legitimate...
  4. BravoRomeo

    Decision moved to RA

    When you log into Bears Den and click Application, there should be a link saying "Your application decision is now available online." If there is no message and you answered Yes to the "Are you applying for Early Action consideration?" question on the first page of your application, you should...
  5. BravoRomeo

    Contact your AO to review your application, and definitely consider what he/she has to say...

    Contact your AO to review your application, and definitely consider what he/she has to say. Also, keep in regular contact with your AO, and email any updates. Merry Christmas, and good luck!
  6. BravoRomeo

    My AO encouraged me to pursue more leadership roles, and CGA loves to see community outreach...

    My AO encouraged me to pursue more leadership roles, and CGA loves to see community outreach. Try to get involved in a club or organization that offers leadership positions, and/or try to organize a food drive, litter cleanup, or similar event.
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    Take a reasonably difficult course load (but low enough to maintain a high GPA). I'm not a...

    Take a reasonably difficult course load (but low enough to maintain a high GPA). I'm not a recruited athlete, so I don't have any experience in college-level sports, but I was able to improve my PFE score this year. I'm not sure how the PFE is weighed in the application process, but it makes up...
  8. BravoRomeo

    There are 2 choices for self-prep: normal universities and military colleges (like MMI). Either...

    There are 2 choices for self-prep: normal universities and military colleges (like MMI). Either way, it's a good idea to try to match your class schedule to a 4th class CGA cadet from the same major (course catalog here). The review board wants continuous improvement in the 3 categories...
  9. BravoRomeo

    If your DS's end goal is to become an officer in the CG, I would strongly recommend trying to...

    If your DS's end goal is to become an officer in the CG, I would strongly recommend trying to attend a college/university that is a Minority Serving Institute (MSI) so that you can apply for CSPI in the future as a Plan B (here's a list of MSIs). By the way, you don't have to be a minority to do...
  10. BravoRomeo

    Hi Shasta142, I'm sorry CGA didn't work out for this year. I was deferred to RA last year...

    Hi Shasta142, I'm sorry CGA didn't work out for this year. I was deferred to RA last year, waitlisted, and ultimately denied for the Class of 2025. I'm not the most experienced in what admissions is looking for, but I have heard some suggestions from Admissions Officers and others.
  11. BravoRomeo

    Options for Rejected Students?

    When you log in to the page where you submitted the application, there would be a link saying "Your application decision is now available online." I assume that's the same letter that gives you information about future options.
  12. BravoRomeo

    Submitting a low SAT score vs. no SAT score

    For the record, this is what is written on the application: "You are encouraged to submit at least one set of ACT or SAT exam scores, but they are not required in order for your application to be considered complete and eligible for review...If you are not submitting ACT or SAT exam scores...
  13. BravoRomeo

    The Wait

    CGA does value reapplicants because it shows determination and demonstrates that you really want to go to the Academy. If you decide to self-prep at a normal college/university, you may consider: 1. Looking into universities that are Minority Serving Institutes (MSI) so that you can apply for...
  14. BravoRomeo

    Chatter, Congrats & Questions 2026 USCGA Appointment Thread

    I applied for EA last year and this year, and both times the 'CCEB review complete' box was not updated until I received a decision (last year I was deferred to RA on Dec 21st).
  15. BravoRomeo

    Chatter, Congrats & Questions 2026 USCGA Appointment Thread

    Looking back at last year's thread, it appears that no RA appointments were tendered until March.
  16. BravoRomeo

    Chatter, Congrats & Questions 2026 USCGA Appointment Thread

    People certainly have received appointments over the weekend this year (especially calls from coaches for recruited athletes I think). Since the Dec 23 deadline is not too far away, I would expect more appointments to be sent out over the weekend.
  17. BravoRomeo

    The Wait

    I first got a text from my AO asking me to let him know when I could talk, and then he called after I texted him back.
  18. BravoRomeo

    USCGA Class of 2026 Appointment Thread- Self Updating

    1) FutureAcademyDad? / DD / 11/15/2021 / CA / MES / DODMERB Conditional - Will Accept 2) calll.d / Self / 11/14/2021 / NJ / NA&ME / DODMERB Conditional - undecided 3) Wolfpack / DS / 11/18/2021 / PA / Govt / DODMERB Conditional - will accept 4) PACNW / DD / 11/18/21 / WA / DODMERB Conditional -...
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    Chatter, Congrats & Questions 2026 USCGA Appointment Thread

    After a few weeks of little activity, it looks like activity is picking back up! I just got "the call" from my AO!! :D Keep your phone ringers turned up! Still no change in Bears Den though. I'll update the appointment thread when I receive confirmation.
  20. BravoRomeo

    Does USCGA know if you are applying to other service academies?

    There is not a checkbox or dropdown selection on the application to indicate that CGA is the only service academy you are currently applying to, but it does ask if you have previously applied to another SA prior to this year. If you didn't mention it in any of the personal statements, you could...
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