I've had several requests for this information so I thought I'd post it publicly for anyone interested.
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Personal Statement #1
Explain why you are interested in attending the Coast Guard Academy and what you expect to get out of your four years as a Cadet. Articulate other goals you have established for yourself and your efforts to accomplish them. Give at least one example that demonstrates your work ethic and diligence.
(500 word limit)
Personal Statement #2
The Coast Guard Academy's mission is to develop leaders of character. Describe examples of your leadership experience in which you have significantly influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.
(250 word limit)
Personal Statement #3
Describe your experiences facing or witnessing discrimination. Tell us how you responded and what you learned from those experiences and how they have prepared you to contribute to the Coast Guard Academy community.
(250 word limit)
Personal Statement #4
The Coast Guard Academy is seeking future Cadets who have challenged themselves in the classroom and in their communities. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to address this challenge. Include whether you turned to anyone in facing that challenge, the role that person played, and what you learned about yourself.
(250 word limit)
Essay - Additional Information
Provide any additional information about yourself that you feel we need to know that was not covered earlier in the application.
(500 word limit)
Good Luck!
Personal Statement #1
Explain why you are interested in attending the Coast Guard Academy and what you expect to get out of your four years as a Cadet. Articulate other goals you have established for yourself and your efforts to accomplish them. Give at least one example that demonstrates your work ethic and diligence.
(500 word limit)
Personal Statement #2
The Coast Guard Academy's mission is to develop leaders of character. Describe examples of your leadership experience in which you have significantly influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.
(250 word limit)
Personal Statement #3
Describe your experiences facing or witnessing discrimination. Tell us how you responded and what you learned from those experiences and how they have prepared you to contribute to the Coast Guard Academy community.
(250 word limit)
Personal Statement #4
The Coast Guard Academy is seeking future Cadets who have challenged themselves in the classroom and in their communities. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to address this challenge. Include whether you turned to anyone in facing that challenge, the role that person played, and what you learned about yourself.
(250 word limit)
Essay - Additional Information
Provide any additional information about yourself that you feel we need to know that was not covered earlier in the application.
(500 word limit)