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I was thinking about attending a bear day, but it is a good distance away and i'm not sure if its worth my time.

My school runs GPA out of a 100 point scale and I currently have a 88.17 GPA. I have taken a year an accelerated, skipping one year, path in science and as many AP classes as possible. My GPA is still low compared to what I see online and from the advice of my school counselors. With this grade...

Hi all, I attended the 2024 AIM Week/Session 3. I had been preparing for the PFE and took the PFE at AIM. Here were my scores: - 25 cadence pushups - 93 situps - 11:37 1.5 mile run total points: 245 I scored a total of 245. The admissions team had told the AIMsters that a score of above a 200...

Hi all, I’ll be attending AIM session/week 3 this Sunday and was wondering if anyone had any useful tips or words of advice before I leave. All 2024 Session 3 AIMsters feel free to respond to this post! Any parents or previous AIMsters or current cadets would be of so much help. Is there...

I am interested in applying to the Coast Guard Academy and would like to know how competitive my profile is. I am an applicant for the class of 29 and I have already reached out to my regional representative as well as the head sailing coaches. I have achieved a 1270 SAT score(retesting in...

Anyone have any experience with the archery club at the academy? Do they compete in competitions or is it more of a fun activity for cadets? Thanks!

I am currently a highschool senior applying to the Coast Guard Academy with a backup being the NROTC scholarship. If I do not receive an appointment to USCGA yet I receive an NROTC Scholarship would I be able to still apply/attend the Coast Guard Academy during my freshman year of college?

I have a history of strabismus (crossing of the eyes). I have had a strabismus surgery twice in the last 3 years (in 2018 at 15 years old & in 2020 when I was 17 years old). My last surgery was just now a year ago. Since the last surgery I have not had any issues with double vision, only at the...

My scheduled interview for USCGA class of 2025 is coming up soon. Besides knowing general history of the academy, Coast Guard, and details for my intended major and sport, any suggestions on what to know before the interview? Also, besides general interview questions, what should I expect for my...

For example: Army reserve soldier gets appointed to USMA and USAFA SMP cadet gets appointed to USMA, USCGA and USNA An enlisted U.S. Army soldier gets appointed to USNA and USMA Is it looked down upon if, for example, you are Guardsman that is interested in several service academies? I'll...

I am a USCGA Scholars conditional appointee and I have had a waiver in the works for about a month now. I have heard of a May 15th waiver deadline thrown around on this forum and I was wondering if anybody knows the validity of that date.

For those who have been on Eagle, what is it like visiting ports? What are common places to go and see/do? How does it compare in Swab summer vs. the longer trips abroad? Just curious, want to develop some mini-goals to look forward to during the hardships in the years to come.

When are cadets allowed to have a TV, if ever? (Not a big deal, just curious) Is it possible to double-major or earn a minor, potentially through Connecticut College? Does it depend on the major? (I realize it's highly unlikely, but just thought I would ask) Does a career in USCG allow for a...

Got a sibling in another branch that says to study up on some book knowledge like, dates, events, orders, etc for swab summer. What trivia about the CG will help me in swab summer? I heard at USNA they make you recite something about tar, or about cow milk. Does USCGA have any of this?

Got a DD here who really wants USNA. Applied to the other academies, and is hearing some positive things back from some of them regarding their respective applications, but no word on USNA. So I got a question; if DD gets an appointment to "X" Academy, is it a good idea to tell USNA about it, in...

How does grad school work for USCGA graduates? Does it count as a tour? Does the USCG pay for it, or do graduates pay out of pocket? Or do they use the GI Bill instead? Are USCGA graduates even eligible for any GI Bill benefits? Does the USCG have a say in what you will study, or are you given...

For any current cadets/former grads, do any of you have experience with internships through the ABC agencies as a cadet? Just curious if the opportunity exists. Bonus points if it's CIA, it interests me a lot.

Anyone know if the Academy has a wait list? I've realized that with the timeline of all the appointments being given out now, I'm definitely not even close to being their first choice. I'm starting to realize that I probably won't be accepted, but even so, it would be an honor to even be...

Hi! so I'm new to these forums, and have heard that a lot of people who graduate end up on "cutters." How does all of this work? What do cutters do? Do they serve as a miniature navy? Does this mean that people end up going to cold regions with ice mostly? Or do people travel around the world or...

Last April I attended "Bear’s Day" at the Coast Guard Academy. Since Bear’s Day is coming up this April, I thought I’d make a thread about some important things to know/bring/wear. PRE-BEAR’S DAY If you are reading this far enough in advance, I’d highly recommend reaching out to someone at the...