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Does anyone know if the USCGA Admissions office is open on the weekend? I have been trying to get in contact with LT Rivera for a few days, but I have not been able to reach her. I sort of have an urgent situation, which is why I am asking.

Pullups: 11 Situps: 74 Basketball Throw: 71 Mile: 6:43 Shuttle run: 8.6 seconds Pushups: 44 I'm aware that there are no published minimums, I am asking for your guys' opinion. I'm afraid I failed because of pushups, however, I believe I exceeded the averages in almost all the other...

I'm looking to apply for 3 Academies: CGA, NA, and MMA. What are the rules for receiving nominations for NA and MMA? CGA: No nomination need, I understand that. NA and MMA: I can receive nomination from either 2 senators and any house rep in my state, or only the rep from my district? Basically...

Hi, may any of you please post good examples of resumes? One that would be an ideal student appointed to the SAs. Also, you are all more than welcome to post your own resume. Thank you very much to all!

My son is a USCGA Scholar's program candidate pending a Medical Waiver for Colorblindness. The Scholar's Handbook indicates a favorable waiver if the candidate passes the Farnsworth exam, which he did. However, we were informed this week that he must take a newly instituted test, Waggoner...

Greetings Fellow Homeschoolers: I have a few questions about ‘Diversity Candidates’. Are homeschoolers (HS) still considered Diversity Candidates in the US Service Academy Admissions process? Why are HS considered Diversity Candidates (not that I’m complaining), and what does it actually...

Greetings Fellow Homeschoolers: For those homeschooled (HS) candidates and/or HS parents that were successful in achieving a LOA/Nomination to a US Service Academy, just how much detail did the Academy Admissions / Congressional Staff require for homeschool transcripts? We have seven...

I am applying for USMA and USCGA making Coastguard my top pick. For my weighted GPA, I have 3.74 and my unweighted GPA is 4.23. My SAT is currently lacking which is 1340 and my ACT is the worst which is 26. I have been a class president, H20 community service club secretary, Robotics team...

I have an interesting background and have seen several parents and candidates with questions about differentiating academies! I am the youngest of 6; my parents were not in the military. My oldest brother is USNA ‘03, sister is UF NROTC ‘04, second oldest brother USCGA ‘07, third oldest brother...

I'm a freshman in high school. I'm a Life Scout, and should hit Eagle by the end of 2018. I've wanted to join the coast guard from a young age. I have a few questions about what makes an application look good. 1: I go to Brooklyn Technical High School, which is an engineering school. Is this at...

I am currently a junior and am applying to the academy next year and the AIM summer program this year. I will be a 4-year athlete in swim, cross country, and track, and am a captain of the cross country team. I compete on the national level for the technology student association winning awards...

I've done a lot of research and I can't seem to find anything. Assuming I get into the class of 2023, I am afraid that I will be one of the only Muslim students attending USCGA. I have quite a few questions concerning this such as: Will I still be able to practice religion? Can I alter my...

I received an email late November stating that my application will be reviewed for admissions. How will I be notified that I have been selected or not?

I attended CGA's AIM program this past summer, and have already submitted my application for Early Action consideration. I have heard that my evaluation at AIM is taken into consideration when my application is reviewed, and that such evaluation is technically my "interview". However, should I...

Can you submit your application (with essays, test scores, etc) and then complete DODMERB when your application is sent off? It says here (https://www.usma.edu/admissions/Shared%20Documents/Admissions%20Timeline.pdf) that you can complete it from September to February. Can I submit my...

Hi all, I have just submitted the final part of my application and now the anxiousness and worry is setting in. I was just wondering if anyone here could give me an idea of how likely I am to receive an appointment.CGA is by far my top choice.I want to join not only for the opportunities the...

Hello! In the past, I've done two individual varsity sports (I didn't receive letters in them) and I'm contemplating between either doing Lacrosse or Football next where I know I'll receive a letter. I have non-varsity experience in both sports and I enjoy playing them a lot. The R.A.N.D. A.A.S...

At the 600 points mark for the W.C.S.'s A.A.S. scoring rubric it says "Captain of team (other than baseball/softball, basketball, or football). Varsity letter in baseball/softball, basketball or football. Varsity letter in two or more sports (other than baseball/softball, basketball, or...

1. How soon should you contact your local Representative, Senator, or Governor? 2. Also once you do contact them, how do you build a relationship with said person? Are there beneficial volunteering opportunities available or things I can do to strengthen a relationship between them prior to...

My DS is pursuing three academies: CG, AF and Navy- his hope is to serve our country, but he's REALLY like to do so by going through an academy first, lol! So, on to the point: DS has an ALO for the USAFA- should he also find a rep for the other academies or do we continue to pester just one...