Chatter, Congrats & Questions 2026 USCGA Appointment Thread

I know how difficult the wait is for everyone. Hang in there! Every situation is different, as is each person's experience.
My youngest daughter submitted her application a few days prior to the due date, mid-January. She did not request an interview (didn't know you could?) and was not asked for an interview. Her portal showed missing information and was not updated as things were received. A few e-mails to her AO and he said not to worry, that they received everything they needed.
The portal seemed to be very far behind and has remained that way. She received a call and subsequent text last Thursday night from her AO. She missed the call and ended up talking with him on Friday. She thought it was going to be a request for additional information or an interview. Her AO told her that he wanted to be the first to let her know that Admissions met the previous week about her application, and he wanted to be the first to tell her that the Superintendent had tendered her a full appointment. He said it would take a few days for her portal to update.
She's been checking every day and finally tonight the portal changed. All of the checkmarks were gone, except one. It indicated that a decision had been made and a link to check for results.
The offer letter came up, which had statistical information I wanted to share: "Almost 1,900 students applied for an appointment this year, and from this group we will tender fewer than 350 appointments to yield an incoming class of 295 cadets."
Within the congratulatory letter, there was a link to confirm our address and complete a short, online form.
I know that there are a lot of questions and anxiety for those still waiting. I wanted to share our experience and encourage you all. It's not over until you receive a rejection. All the best!
 
I know how difficult the wait is for everyone. Hang in there! Every situation is different, as is each person's experience.
My youngest daughter submitted her application a few days prior to the due date, mid-January. She did not request an interview (didn't know you could?) and was not asked for an interview. Her portal showed missing information and was not updated as things were received. A few e-mails to her AO and he said not to worry, that they received everything they needed.
The portal seemed to be very far behind and has remained that way. She received a call and subsequent text last Thursday night from her AO. She missed the call and ended up talking with him on Friday. She thought it was going to be a request for additional information or an interview. Her AO told her that he wanted to be the first to let her know that Admissions met the previous week about her application, and he wanted to be the first to tell her that the Superintendent had tendered her a full appointment. He said it would take a few days for her portal to update.
She's been checking every day and finally tonight the portal changed. All of the checkmarks were gone, except one. It indicated that a decision had been made and a link to check for results.
The offer letter came up, which had statistical information I wanted to share: "Almost 1,900 students applied for an appointment this year, and from this group we will tender fewer than 350 appointments to yield an incoming class of 295 cadets."
Within the congratulatory letter, there was a link to confirm our address and complete a short, online form.
I know that there are a lot of questions and anxiety for those still waiting. I wanted to share our experience and encourage you all. It's not over until you receive a rejection. All the best!
congrats!!!!
 
Got rejected 😎😎😎. Will probably follow the rejection letter’s advice to email my admissions officer to find out what I was missing. Most likely will reapply.
So sorry to hear but glad you have a good attitude and back up plan. Did you get an update in your Bears Den?
 
Thank you. It may be unfortunate, but what is important is moving on and falling on my backup plans. I wont let this dissuade my goal of serving.
Your grit is amazing. It hurts to hear a rejection but so glad you have your backup plans to go to! Godspeed to whatever you do in life!
 
Missed a call this am from a 432 number and haven’t been able to get ahold of them again… what was the area code from yours? On edge over here😂
New London’s area code is 860 so I don’t think that’s the one. I also got a call from that number and I think it was just spam.
 
So sorry to hear but glad you have a good attitude and back up plan. Did you get an update in your Bears Den?
Yes. I just logged in and my old decision status (since I was deferred from EA to RD) was replaced with a new one. Good luck!
 
Hello, new here. Just found this forum googling. 😄
This week is a nail biter. My son applied RA, completed his medical/ eye exam about 10 days ago, got the medical qualified notification several days ago, now we just pray and wait for decisions. Anyone else still in the waiting game? 🙏
 
Hello, new here. Just found this forum googling. 😄
This week is a nail biter. My son applied RA, completed his medical/ eye exam about 10 days ago, got the medical qualified notification several days ago, now we just pray and wait for decisions. Anyone else still in the waiting game? 🙏
Same exact situation. My daughter has wanted to go to the USCGA since she was 11. Sitting on pins and needles.
 
Our daughter’s AO called today to say that she was offered a conditional appointment. She received an email invitation to the Academy Experience at 5:30pm, then he called after that. She applied EA and was deferred to RD. Her Bear’s Den shows the prior decision (deferral) letter from 12/21 with no new updates. Wishing you all the very best!
 
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