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My DS, who was a self prep this year at NMMI, will be attending Cal Maritime as a Marine Transportation major in the fall. He has been denied twice by the USCGA and was just denied by USMMA. His year at NMMI was the best investment I have ever made. I was very concerned a year ago after he...

My son is traveling alone to KP in March. What is the best mode of transportation from JFK airport to KP? Best regards, Ozzy's Mom

Does anyone know if the Coast Guard College Student Pre-commissioning Initiative will still be a viable option for 2013? My DS is a freshman at NMMI, self-prepping for USCGA and USMMA. Plan B or C might be to apply to the CSPI program for junior and senior year if his service academy dreams do...

Is it true that CGA is not sending scholars to NMMI this year? If so, why? Ozzy's Mom

DS and I were having a discussion this evening about how having a job might be perceived by academy admissions. DS works every weekend, has all A/P and IB courses, and is active in the drama department (rehearses every afternoon from 3-7 pm during show season). Does admissions take into...

Is it acceptable to send letters of recommendation via e-mail? If so, what would be the address at CGA? My DS has several parties who would like to send an e-mail if possible. Thanks! Ozzy's Mom

Can a Chemistry teacher send in a Math recommendation and a History teacher send in an English recommendation since they see Math and English skills in their courses? Can an athletic club coach send in a P.E. recommendation? Not sure how strict the requirements are for who fills out the...