Don't worry about it showing up in the bear's den portal. It is oftentimes pretty slow and sometimes even takes upwards of 1-2 weeks for things to appear as submitted. If you sent it in though, they have it. I would recommend having your DS sent his AO a quick email to confirm it was received.My DS is applying EA. He submitted his physical fitness test score on Tuesday afternoon and it is still listed as missing in his Bear Den account. What is the next step?
Thank you. Do you think he should call the admissions office tomorrow just to set his mind at ease?Don't worry about it showing up in the bear's den portal. It is oftentimes pretty slow and sometimes even takes upwards of 1-2 weeks for things to appear as submitted. If you sent it in though, they have it. I would recommend having your DS sent his AO a quick email to confirm it was received.
My interview report and transcripts were not indicated for 5 days after I submitted them but my AO confirmed that they were indeed received the same day I had them submitted.
Thank you. Do you think he should call the admissions office tomorrow just to set his mind at ease?
He emailed and phoned his AO yesterday, but has not heard anything back. Thanks for your help!I would personally recommend sending an email. From what I have gathered over my time as an applicant: Most of the admissions officers generally prefer email as a means of communication
That being said, I completely understand how nerve-racking it can be not being able to get an immediate response so I wouldn't blame your DS if he just wanted to call them instead, which is totally fine.
Yes, his examiner submitted the score.And just to be clear, your son didn’t actually submit his own PFE score, right? The scores should come directly from the examiner, not the CGA applicant.
Thank you! I didn't know this. Thanks for your help!Don’t panic. According to the USCGA website, you have 14 days from the 10/15 EA deadline to submit your PFE. So you have plenty of time to get a response from the AO to confirm receipt. I’ve copied and pasted the relevant excerpts, but here’s the link if you want to see it for yourself.
Admission Requirements - United States Coast Guard Academy
Admission Requirements The Coast Guard Academy is ranked among the nation’s elite undergraduate colleges. This is reflected in our highly selective admission process, which annually admits about 300 cadets from thousands of applicants. Unlike the other federal service academies, the Coast Guard...www.uscga.edu
Deadlines
Required/supplemental forms and standardized test scores will be accepted for 14 days after the deadlines above.
- Early Action: 15 October
- Regular Admission (U.S. citizens): 15 January
- International Admission: See https://www.uscga.edu/admission-and-tuition
To be considered for admission you must submit a complete application by the deadline.
Required Forms
Forms are available online as you complete the online application.
- High school transcript(s)
- Math instructor letter of recommendation
- English instructor letter of recommendation
- Guidance counselor letter of recommendation
- Physical Fitness Examination (PFE)
No problem. I was in your shoes a year ago. So stressful! But it all worked out for my son! At least with EA, you get an answer pretty quickly (unless you’re deferred to RA). Good luck to your son and the rest of the EA candidates!Thank you! I didn't know this. Thanks for your help!
Thank you.No problem. I was in your shoes a year ago. So stressful! But it all worked out for my son! At least with EA, you get an answer pretty quickly (unless you’re deferred to RA). Good luck to your son and the rest of the EA candidates!