Freshmen in college applying to USCGA

[nicknoodles]

I am currently a midshipman (non-scholarship) at NC State university with an intended major in computer engineering. My current course load is Calculus 1, Chemistry 101 + 102 lab, Engineering 101, Music class for general education requirements, Naval Science 110, and English 101 for a total of 18 credit hours. I am projected to get at least a 3.4 GPA this semester but I am trying to kill finals so that it can be higher. I was originally going to try to pick up a NROTC scholarship but found out in October I couldn't commission as a Naval officer due to a medical condition (hearing loss).

I have done some research and I may be able to commission into the Coast Guard even with hearing loss, I am still awaiting confirmation from my admissions officer.

Since I am a college student, I am curious as to when my application would be looked at ( I am looking to complete it before December 1st). Does the academy generally wait until first semester transcripts to evaluate the applications? My most recent SAT score was a 1340 on the new SAT (690 Math and 650 reading). Also do I seem like a competitive candidate given my participation in NROTC, projected GPA, Test scores, PFT score (55 pushups, 70 sit ups, 9:15 run) and my accomplishments in high school (varsity sports, ECs, 5th in class, volunteer hours)

 

[Chuck20]

College applicants come under Regular Admissions and first semester transcripts are expected with application. My DS is doing RA as well this year as a freshman. While admissions are free to start looking at applicants anytime, RA appointment decisions are not likely to come out before February 2017 and could be as late as April 1st.